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Senior Systems Engineer

Senior Systems Engineer

CompanyServiceNow
LocationSanta Clara, CA, USA
Salary$140700 – $239200
TypeFull-Time
DegreesBachelor’s, Master’s, PhD
Experience LevelSenior

Requirements

  • Experience in leveraging or critically thinking about how to integrate AI into work processes, decision-making, or problem-solving. This may include using AI-powered tools, automating workflows, analyzing AI-driven insights, or exploring AI’s potential impact on the function or industry.
  • Typically requires a minimum of 5 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or 3 years and a Master’s degree; or a PhD without experience; or equivalent work experience.
  • Strong hands-on experience with at least one major hyperscaler (GCP preferred; AWS and Azure also valuable).
  • Proficient in Linux system administration and debugging.
  • Experience with infrastructure automation tools (Puppet, Ansible).
  • Solid scripting and automation skills with a developer mindset.
  • Familiarity with Git and code-based deployment workflows.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment where priorities shift frequently.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills, curiosity, and ability to work without a predefined solution path.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with cloud providers (Azure, AWS, GCP) to support migrations and new deployments.
  • Design, test, and validate new server SKUs in partnership with Technical Account Managers and engineering teams.
  • Work closely with QE and System Engineering to debug cloud service issues, identifying root causes and working with providers like Azure for resolution.
  • Automate server deployment and scaling processes using tools such as Puppet, Ansible, and Git.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve tier-3 customer performance issues with a strong emphasis on debugging and root cause analysis.
  • Act as a technical point of contact for hyperscaler integration issues, particularly for database nodes and performance validation.
  • Balance short-term customer-driven priorities with long-term capacity planning and automation improvements.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Knowledge of ServiceNow platform.
  • Background in performance engineering or database systems.
  • Experience with cloud-based backup and disaster recovery integrations.