freebsd jobs - Nov 2005 - Google, Inc. - Software Engineer/System Administrator

Interested parties can send an updated copy of their resume to: marisela
<blocked::blocked::blocked::blocked::mailto:aklein@google.com> @google.com
and note the correct title and location.
 
Sr. Software Engineer/Unix System & Networking Guru, Google.com (SRE) 

Google is looking for seasoned software engineers who can also jockey
networks and administer UNIX clusters!

Qualifications: 

*	Strong programming/scripting skills in any of the following: C, C++,
Java, Perl, Python. 

*	Senior Level experience with Unix system administration. 

*	Strong understanding of networking; understanding of how to isolate,
diagnose, and resolve service delivery components (service delivery
components include servers, networks, and applications); be familiar with
the functionality, operating, and failure modes of key networking devices
(routers, switches, bridges, firewalls, hardware load balancers); be able to
identify networking as the potential cause of a service issue using
server-resident tools to generate this data (tcpdump, ping, traceroute,
etc.); familiarity in interpreting the output of these tools; familiarity
with common network topologies, protocols, and tools; have some notion of
common network security exploits -- and their remedies; understanding of
troubleshooting at the packet level. 

*	Strong project management skills, especially in deploying live
end-user systems. 

*	In-depth knowledge of Unix (preferably Linux), and shell scripting. 

*	Proven technical troubleshooting experience. 

*	Ability to handle periodic on-call duty as well as out-of-band
requests. 

*	6-15+ years experience for Senior SWE position, or 3-8 years
experience for SWE position. 

*	BA/BS in CS, or equivalent experience. 

Senior Systems Administrator/Architect, Google.com (SRE)



This position requires a passion for problem solving, deep understanding of
networks, operating systems, multi-tiered Internet services, and the ability
to learn new applications and concepts quickly. Strong scripting skills are
essential. 

Requirements: 

*	3+ years experience in Unix or Linux Systems Administrator. 

*	Experience in a high-volume or critical production service
environment. 

*	Strong understanding of networking; understanding of how to isolate,
diagnose, and resolve service delivery components (service delivery
components include servers, networks, and applications); be familiar with
the functionality, operating, and failure modes of key networking devices
(routers, switches, bridges, firewalls, hardware load balancers); be able to
identify networking as the potential cause of a service issue using
server-resident tools to generate this data (tcpdump, ping, traceroute,
etc.); familiarity in interpreting the output of these tools; familiarity
with common network topologies, protocols, and tools; have some notion of
common network security exploits -- and their remedies; understanding of
troubleshooting at the packet level. 

*	Skilled in leading projects, especially in deploying live end-user
systems. 

*	Proven technical troubleshooting experience. 

*	Programming or debugging of web applications running under Java VM. 

*	In-depth knowledge of Linux, networking, and shell scripting. 

*	Knowledge of Python programming a plus. 

*	Experience with MySQL a plus. 

*	Programming and troubleshooting skills in C/C++ and/or Java a plus. 

*	Ability to handle periodic on-call duty as well as out-of-band
requests. 

*	BA/BS in Computer Science or a related technical discipline. 

Marisela Peifer
650.253.2805
marisela@google.com