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Technical Director - Hardware
2 years ago
Every day, tens of millions of people from around the world come to Roblox to play, learn, work, and socialize in immersive digital experiences created by the community. Our vision is to build a platform that enables shared experiences among billions of users. This is what’s known as the metaverse: a persistent space where anyone can do just about anything they can imagine, from anywhere in the world and on any device. Join us and you’ll usher in a new category of human interaction while solving exceptional challenges that you won’t find anywhere else.
As a part of the Hardware Engineering and Innovation team you will guide the evolution and revolution of Roblox's hardware infrastructure. You will define, test, monitor, and write tools to keep our infrastructure extremely efficient while driving down the Total Cost of Ownership.
You Are:
- BA/BS Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering or related field with equivalent practical experience
- 10+ years of experience in hardware engineering and test/validation
- In-depth x86 server design experience, including CPUs, PCIe, Power, and Memory
- ODM Product Development
- Knowledgeable with storage and power subsystems
- Experienced with Linux systems and shells, daemons, and processes
- Experienced with programming languages, like Python or Go
- Experienced with presenting to product teams and stakeholders
- Willing to travel from time to time
You Will:
- You will help automate evaluation and certification of new server hardware platforms, primarily focused on performance benchmarking and supportability.
- Help our team of engineers and/or server ODM/OEM partners to develop, support, and sustain purpose built servers, with emphasis on a robust design and high quality product.
- You will collaborate regularly with internal product teams to understand requirements, cost-optimize solutions, and cultivate product knowledge.
- Expect to start hardware procurement process from initial concept, architectural draft, product requirement documents, to a final RFP.
- You will generate and review validation plans, oversee execution and test reports across multiple disciplines including mechanical, firmware, and system software.
- Investigate, triage, and debug hardware and system level issues down to component and firmware level working across the organization.
- Define and qualify second source components and materials to ensure continuity in supply chain of products.
- Development of tools to help automate the certification, benchmarking and support of server hardware platforms.
- Interface with hardware vendors and provide feedback for future product development
- Responsibilities will include architectural consultation as well as third level hardware systems support across various Operating Systems.
You’ll Love:
- Industry-leading compensation package
- Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage
- A rewarding 401k program
- Flexible vacation policy
- Roflex - Flexible and supportive work policy
- Roblox Admin badge for your avatar
- At Roblox HQ:
- Free catered lunches
- Onsite fitness center and fitness program credit
- Annual CalTrain Go Pass
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