Hardware Server Engineer (RHEL/KVM)

TL;DR

Hardware Server Engineer (RHEL/KVM): Evaluating and testing next-generation enterprise-class server hardware platforms with an accent on Red Hat virtualization technologies and performance optimization. Focus on designing comprehensive test plans, resolving complex hardware-software interactions, and developing repeatable manufacturing procedures.

Location: Must be a U.S. citizen and based in Texas, US

Salary: $129,500 – $174,800

Company

hirify.global is an enterprise software leader that helps the world’s largest organizations and government agencies forge unbreakable connections.

What you will do

• Design and execute comprehensive test plans for qualifying new enterprise server hardware generations.
• Evaluate server performance, reliability, and compatibility with hirify.global’s communications software portfolio.
• Optimize Red Hat virtualization (RHEL, KVM) deployments and support legacy ESXi customers.
• Collaborate with software development and product management to define hardware requirements for future releases.
• Troubleshoot complex performance and stability issues across hardware, OS, and virtualization layers.
• Maintain BIOS/firmware currency and document detailed manufacturing and deployment procedures for integrators.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship is required due to the nature of federal customer engagements.
• Must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in server hardware evaluation, system engineering, or performance testing.
• Deep expertise in server architecture, including CPUs, storage systems (SAN/NAS), and network interfaces.
• Strong practical knowledge of Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) and virtualization platforms (KVM).
• Solid understanding of VoIP protocols and their performance demands on server resources.

Nice to have

• Proficiency in developing automated testing scripts and tools to streamline evaluation.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Professional growth opportunities within a community that values contributions.
• Collaborative environment working with diverse, cross-functional global teams.