Yahoo!

Performance and Kernel Engineer

Yahoo!

13031 W Jefferson Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90066, USA
Full-TimeDepends on ExperienceMid-LevelBachelors
Job Description

Identify and resolve system bottlenecks in test and production environments of our content delivery network. Investigate and resolve complex performance issues related to the hardware, software, and operating system components used within our content delivery network environment. Design, develop, maintain and conduct performance tests and benchmarking workflows for the evaluation of new software versions, operating system upgrades, hardware refreshes, and new server componentry. This includes other tasks such as vendor communications and the maintenance and development of a lab environment to be used for hardware evaluation. Develop code to automate the collection and analysis of data from systems under test. Use the results gathered from performance tests and hardware benchmarks to prepare data-driven reports that will be shared with stakeholders and vendors.

Where is this job?
This job is located at 13031 W Jefferson Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90066, USA
Job Qualifications
  • Strong skills writing and maintaining Python scripts and libraries.

  • Broad experience with Linux kernel troubleshooting interfaces

  • Ability to evaluate systems performance results and participate in analyzing anomalies.

  • Ability to configure and troubleshoot server hardware (BIOS, PXE, RAID, etc...).

Required Skills
  • Troubleshooting skills

  • Time Management Skills

  • Shell scripting skills

  • Strong writing skills

  • Administrating Ubuntu servers

Soft Skills
  • Prioritizing skills

  • Self-Driven

  • Communication Skills

  • Problem Solving Skills

  • Flexibility/Adaptability

  • Detail oriented and highly organized

  • Multi tasker

Compensation

According to JobzMall, the average salary range for a Performance and Kernel Engineer in 13031 W Jefferson Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90066, USA is $50,000 to $150,000 per year. This range is based on the salaries that employers have reported for this position in the past.

Additional Information
Yahoo! is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
Required LanguagesEnglish
Job PostedMarch 11th, 2022
Apply BeforeJuly 20th, 2025
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About Yahoo!

Yahoo! is an American web services provider headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, and owned by Verizon Media. The original Yahoo! company was founded by Jerry Yang and David Filo in January 1994 and was incorporated on March 2, 1995. Yahoo was one of the pioneers of the early Internet era in the 1990s.

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