Senior Systems Engineer

Credo•San Jose, CA

5d•$120,000 - $150,000

About The Position

We are seeking a highly motivated Senior Systems Engineer to contribute to our IT infrastructure operations. This role serves as the primary technical authority and escalation point for company-wide server and infrastructure operations, accountable for reliability, scalability, security, and cost efficiency across the enterprise. The Senior Systems Engineer will be responsible for the architecture, deployment, maintenance, and ongoing optimization of our systems. As a key member of the IT team, this role will actively contribute to technical decisions and the overall direction of our infrastructure strategy. Base salary range is $120,000 - $150,000 a year. The base salary offer will depend on factors such as education, experience, training, skills, qualifications, and location. This position is also eligible for a discretionary bonus, equity and a full range of medical and other benefits. Why Credo Purpose: We invest in what matters. From meaningful-future shaping projects to competitive compensation, we empower you to grow your career while making a lasting impact. People: Connection starts within. We collaborate, celebrate wins, and create an environment where everyone can do their best work. Possibilities: Our belief shapes what’s next. Our technology powers the most reliable and energy-efficient connections around the world – and our team powers new products and markets that come next. About Credo Credo’s mission is to transform connectivity at scale through fast, reliable, and energy-efficient system solutions. Our high-speed copper and optical interconnect products deliver industry-leading power and performance at up to 1.6T to meet the ever-expanding data infrastructure demands of AI. Our product portfolio includes ZeroFlap (ZF) Active Electrical Cables (AECs) and ZF optical transceivers, OmniConnect memory solutions, and a suite of retimers and DSPs for optical and copper Ethernet and PCIe, all leveraging the PILOT diagnostic and analytics software platform. Credo innovations enable our customers to connect the systems that connect the world. Credo is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation to navigate our website or complete the application process, email [email protected] [[email protected]].

Requirements

Expert-level proficiency in enterprise operating systems and virtualization
Demonstrated ability to apply strong technical judgment to diagnose and resolve complex infrastructure system and application issues, including conducting root‑cause analysis and executing architectural improvement plans.”
Strong background of understanding and experience in administration in:
Storage such as SAN, NAS, SMB, NFS
Database, web applications, automation, and scripting
Identity management, such as Active Directory, IPA, and IAM
Job automation tool scheduling, such as LSF or similar
Monitoring for the various historical data collection and alerting
Scripting such as Python, Bash, and others

Nice To Haves

GCP / AWS / Azure Related matured level operation certificate
ITIL Certificate or In-depth knowledge of project planning, including a record of completing a large company-wide project as a PM
Familiar with engineering processes and collaboration in experience
Understanding of EDA workload and engineering operations

Responsibilities

Architect and oversee complex, cross‑domain integrations between applications, networks, and systems in a production environment
Define, Standardize, Govern automation frameworks of recurring operations and base
Execute advanced software and hardware integration/improvement/mitigation
Provide strategic direction and oversee the detailed segmentation of tasks aligned with the company’s information management and technology infrastructure, ensuring execution is consistent with management-defined objectives and priorities
Collect and analyze business requirements across multiple functions, both internal and external to IT; design and deliver integration services and technology solutions that optimize operational efficiency while reducing overall cost
Own design decisions, and the ability to execute architecture, deployment, automation, monitoring, and cost analysis
Forecast system/infrastructure requirement with comparison between solutions, assess risk, and provide decision-making needs with management
Serve as the final technical escalation point across IT and engineering infrastructure, accountable for resolution through architecture decisions, automation, and deep root cause analysis
Own the definition and continuous evolution of existing standards across processes, operations and best practices, driving measurable improvements in reliability, efficiency, security, and consistency
Serve as the primary point of contact for security coordinators and advisers, leading the remediation of security risks through technical and procedural initiatives, while partnering closely with security teams to align policies, patch management, security baselines, and architectural standards
Oversee the implementation of architectural and design changes, ensuring seamless integration with existing services and systems
Analyzing IT resource utilization to identify efficiency gaps, and developing forecasts for future resource growth requirements, including detailed cost analysis and budget impact assessments
Responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining efficient data replication, data protection, and disaster recovery strategies. Ensure reliable service continuity through disciplined execution, defined service guarantees, and regular validation testing.
Provide clear, periodic reports to senior management on test outcomes, system readiness, and identified risks, with timely escalation and mitigation plans where gaps are identified.