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Server System Performance Engineer

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Server System Performance Engineer

San Jose, CA

Responsibilities

Server platform team is responsible for architecting, designing, and building the best server and storage system to meet the requirements of high-performance, low cost and easy to operate. By joining this team, you will work with the best engineers and talents in this industry and have a broad opportunity to get in touch with the latest AI application system and newly emerged technology in computing , storage and silicon validation. You will gain remarkable hardware architect, development and validation experience in the most advanced hardware infrastructure at a massive scale.

We are looking for a self-motivated Server system Performance Engineer with the following responsibilities:
-Build up and optimize server system benchmarks based on deep understanding of server system architect, key part performance matrix, and workload characterization.

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-Co-work with CPU, memory, IO controller, SSD engineers and vendors to setup the right performance target for the key parts for the server system. Solve performance related issues.
-Based on a good understanding of mainstream applications, database, big data, storage, AI computing, profiling, co-work with application team to work out and update the workload profiling system. Work with the application team to solve performance problems and make sure to achieve the best performance on certain hardware.
-Co-work with server system architects to evaluate new architect design.
-Co-work with cloud vendors, equipment vendors to evaluate the performance of cloud service or newly introduced hardware.
- Work with industry consortiums and open standard committees to investigate the emerging technologies or standards, and contribute our research results and visions to the industry.
- International travel requirement: up to four times per year, including but not limited to China, Europe, and South Asia. Candidates must have a valid passport and be able to obtain the necessary visas.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications
- Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or related majors
- Deep understanding of computer system architecture, especially on CPU SoC or Platform Architecture, Interconnect Fabric, and Memory sub-system
- Experienced in system performance optimization or software hardware co-design
- Understand the implementation of CPU virtualization technology, and distributed system
- Demonstrated experience of working collaboratively in cross-functional teams

Preferred Qualifications
- 5 years experience in CPU/GPU platform architecture, and/or application performance optimization design or software hardware co-design

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Job Information

[For Pay Transparency] Compensation Description (annually)

The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $145000 - $355000 annually.

Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies and experience, and location. Base pay is one part of the Total Package that is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work, and this role may be eligible for additional discretionary bonuses/incentives, and restricted stock units.

Benefits may vary depending on the nature of employment and the country work location. Employees have day one access to medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) savings plan with company match, paid parental leave, short-term and long-term disability coverage, life insurance, wellbeing benefits, among others. Employees also receive 10 paid holidays per year, 10 paid sick days per year and 17 days of Paid Personal Time (prorated upon hire with increasing accruals by tenure).

The Company reserves the right to modify or change these benefits programs at any time, with or without notice.

For Los Angeles County (unincorporated) Candidates:

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Our company believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship on the following job duties, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of the conditional offer of employment:

1. Interacting and occasionally having unsupervised contact with internal/external clients and/or colleagues;

2. Appropriately handling and managing confidential information including proprietary and trade secret information and access to information technology systems; and

3. Exercising sound judgment.

Client-provided location(s): San Jose, CA, USA
Job ID: TikTok-7276217988117907769
Employment Type: Other

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • HSA
    • Life Insurance
    • Fitness Subsidies
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • On-Site Gym
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Virtual Fitness Classes
  • Parental Benefits

    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Casual Dress
    • Snacks
    • Pet-friendly Office
    • Happy Hours
    • Some Meals Provided
    • Company Outings
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Leave of Absence
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Performance Bonus
    • Company Equity
  • Professional Development

    • Promote From Within
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
    • Mentor Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)

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