Lead Server Platforms Engineer

Jabil•Austin, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Jabil is seeking a Lead Server Platforms Engineer to provide technical leadership on server platform engineering projects from concept through production. The role serves as a key technical advisor to customers and Jabil development teams, consulting on system architecture, assessing technical requirements and competencies during quoting, and overseeing design progressions during product development. The engineer leads platform and product architecture development, manages system-level product design and documentation, and guides the definition of component requirements, interfaces, and specifications. The position requires expertise in server, storage, and networking systems, as well as performance analysis, debugging, and optimization from device to application level. The engineer will advise on project risks and critical product decisions, mentor technical staff, contribute to R&D proposals, and deliver customer presentations, training, meetings, and onsite support. Global engagement may require up to 10% domestic and international travel. This role is based in Austin, Texas, and is not eligible for immigration or visa sponsorship.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent.
8–12 years of related engineering experience.
At least 2 years of experience as a Lead Engineer.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Expertise in the architecture, design, configuration, and deployment of server, storage, and networking systems.
Strong technical skills and ability to translate customer requirements into technical solutions.
Working knowledge of server products, including embedded remote management standards, interfaces, and applications.
Expertise in server and storage system performance, including raw synthetic and application proxy workloads, performance analysis, debugging, and optimization from the device to the application level.
Experience facilitating test-results databases and visualization technologies to enable rapid decision-making and conclusions.
Expertise with Linux operating systems, related applications, and script development.
Ability to travel up to 10% domestically and internationally.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship by Jabil.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in Engineering or equivalent.
Proven ability to work in a fast-paced and ambiguous business environment.
Experience working in multi-site and multicultural environments.

Responsibilities

Serve as a key technical advisor to customers and the Jabil development team.
Lead fast-paced engineering projects and own delivery from concept through production.
Provide technical input to identify and resolve project risks that may affect plans and schedules.
Make critical decisions affecting product quality, features, and customer experience.
Work with Project Managers on quoting and estimating.
Mentor technical and engineering staff.
Keep abreast of technology and techniques to develop competitive, cost-effective designs.
Work with Site Directors to define potential R&D project proposals that increase needed competencies.
Lead development and implementation of platform and product architectures with senior technical staff.
Guide development of system component requirements, interfaces, and specifications to maintain architectural consistency and integrity.
Manage product design and documentation at the system level.
Consult effectively on multiple projects in parallel.
Deliver technical presentations and training, and maintain customer engagement through regular meetings and onsite support.
Support global engagement, with up to 10% travel.