Just passing this along, in case anyone is interested... -- Gilbert E. Detillieux E-mail: <gedetil@muug.mb.ca> Manitoba UNIX User Group Web: http://www.muug.mb.ca/ PO Box 130 St-Boniface Phone: (204)474-8161 Winnipeg MB CANADA R2H 3B4 Fax: (204)474-7609 -------------------------------------------------------------- From: "Amy Klein" <aklein@google.com> Date: Fri, 7 Oct 2005 19:51:51 -0700 Cc: aklein@google.com Subject: [Board] Linux User Group - Post Linux/Unix Google Job? Dear Gilbert: My name is Amy Klein and I'm part of the recruiting team at Google. I'm looking for passionate Unix/Linux System Administrators who are versed in System Administration, have an understanding of networking (TCP/IP) and who can program and/or perform shell scripting. I recently found your Linux User Group site; I was wondering if you could post a few positions to your mailing list for me? I have included them below for your convenience. If you could let me know if you posted them, that would be great. Thank you! The below open positions are located in the following cities: Dublin, Ireland / Zurich, Switzerland / Mountain View, CA / Kirkland, WA / New York, NY / Santa Monica, CA. We provide extensive relocation benefits! And please don't hesitate to forward on my contact information to anyone who might be interested. Thank you in advance for your time. Sincerely, Amy Klein Google - Staffing <blocked::mailto:aklein@google.com> aklein@google.com Interested parties can send an updated copy of their resume to: <blocked::mailto:aklein@google.com> aklein@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.