Site Reliability Staff Engineer - Administrator

Category Information Technology Hire Type Employee Job ID 15384 Remote Eligible No Date Posted 03/24/2026

We Are:

At Synopsys, we drive the innovations that shape the way we live and connect. Our technology is central to the Era of Pervasive Intelligence, from self-driving cars to learning machines. We lead in chip design, verification, and IP integration, empowering the creation of high-performance silicon chips and software content. Join us to transform the future through continuous technological innovation.

You Are:

You are a highly motivated Site Reliability, Staff Engineer with a passion for Linux platforms and a commitment to operational excellence. You thrive in dynamic, multi-faceted environments and are energized by the challenge of deploying, maintaining, and optimizing complex systems. Your curiosity drives you to continually learn and adapt, while your technical expertise enables you to solve intricate problems efficiently. You have a deep understanding of Linux internals and have spent years perfecting your craft through hands-on experience in system administration, troubleshooting, and automation. You are comfortable navigating both bare-metal and virtualized infrastructures, and you recognize the importance of reliability, scalability, and security in every aspect of your work.

You excel at collaborating across teams, bridging gaps between engineering, development, and operations to deliver seamless infrastructure solutions. Your communication skills empower you to explain technical concepts clearly and to lead discussions with stakeholders at all levels. You value documentation, sharing knowledge, and contributing to a culture of transparency and continuous improvement. Your agile mindset keeps you focused on delivering value, and you are adept at balancing priorities in fast-paced situations. Whether you’re debugging a complex OS installation issue or automating deployment workflows, you approach each task with diligence, creativity, and a sense of ownership. If you’re ready to make a significant impact in a high-performance Linux environment and support mission-critical systems, Synopsys welcomes your expertise and dedication.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Administering and managing Linux operating systems, including kernel components, memory management, process scheduling, and system performance optimization.
• Performing routine and advanced system administration tasks such as monitoring, tuning, and troubleshooting across bare-metal and virtualized nodes.
• Deploying, configuring, and managing Linux-based operating systems using Kickstart and Ansible for automation and environment standardization.
• Implementing and managing MAAS (Metal as a Service) for large-scale bare-metal provisioning and lifecycle operations.
• Operating and maintaining OpenStack environments for On Demand Computing and cloud infrastructure.
• Providing support for virtualization technologies (VMware, KVM, etc.), including troubleshooting and maintenance.
• Delivering basic Linux networking support, resolving connectivity, routing, firewall, NIC bonding, VLAN, and interface configuration issues.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance infrastructure reliability, scalability, and security.
• Creating and maintaining detailed documentation, including configurations, SOPs, troubleshooting guides, and operational runbooks.

The Impact You Will Have:

• Ensuring the reliability and uptime of critical Linux environments that underpin Synopsys’ engineering and development operations.
• Enabling rapid deployment and scalability of infrastructure through automation and standardized processes.
• Reducing downtime and improving system performance by proactively identifying and resolving technical issues.
• Enhancing security and compliance across platforms through robust configuration and monitoring practices.
• Accelerating innovation by providing stable, high-performance environments for development and testing teams.
• Fostering a collaborative culture by sharing expertise, mentoring peers, and contributing to knowledge repositories.

What You’ll Need:

• 6+ years of hands-on experience in Linux system administration and OS-level troubleshooting.
• Deep understanding of Linux internals (kernel, memory, processes, cgroups, threading, system performance).
• Expertise with Kickstart (KS) and Ansible for automation and configuration management.
• Working knowledge of MAAS and OpenStack for bare-metal provisioning and cloud infrastructure.
• Experience with virtualization technologies, including VMware and KVM.
• Strong Linux networking fundamentals and troubleshooting skills.
• Proficiency in scripting languages such as Bash and Python.
• Ability to solve complex technical challenges independently and efficiently.

Who You Are:

• Analytical thinker with exceptional problem-solving abilities.
• Effective communicator, able to explain technical concepts to diverse audiences.
• Collaborative team player who thrives in cross-functional environments.
• Detail-oriented and highly organized, with a commitment to documentation and process improvement.
• Adaptable and agile, comfortable in fast-paced and evolving scenarios.
• Customer-focused, dedicated to delivering reliable solutions and excellent support.

The Team You’ll Be A Part Of:

You’ll join the Linux Platform Support team, a group of passionate engineers dedicated to designing, building, operating, and maintaining high-performance Linux environments. The team supports both bare-metal and virtualized infrastructures, ensuring reliability, scalability, and security for mission-critical systems. Collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement are at the heart of the team’s culture, and you’ll work closely with engineering, development, and operations colleagues to deliver world-class infrastructure solutions.

Rewards and Benefits:

We offer a comprehensive range of health, wellness, and financial benefits to cater to your needs. Our total rewards include both monetary and non-monetary offerings. Your recruiter will provide more details about the salary range and benefits during the hiring process.

At Synopsys, we want talented people of every background to feel valued and supported to do their best work. Synopsys considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, military veteran status, or disability.