Sunday, September 14, 2014

Senior System Performance Engineer (Linux) - Careers - ResearchGate

At ResearchGate, we're helping scientists and researchers accelerate scientific progress – and we're looking for talented software engineers to help us do this.

Working at ResearchGate offers you the chance to use your knowledge and technical expertise to make science happen in a better way, and you'll be doing it as part of a hard-working team that hails from all over the globe. The best part? We move quickly, meaning your code will go live almost as soon as you've finished writing it. Come join us, and make an immediate impact.

Senior System Performance Engineer (Linux)

We're looking for skilled system performance engineers who are passionate about speed, efficiency, and quality of service in distributed systems. Expert knowledge of Linux and hands-on experience with Linux performance tools are required. This is a full-time position based at our main office in Berlin, Germany.

Responsibilities

  • Profile, monitor, and benchmark performance and reliability related aspects of a large infrastructure
  • Optimize Linux kernel and improve performance at all system layers
  • Tune TCP/IP stack for optimal network throughput and latency
  • Increase throughput of our backend systems and database tier at system level
  • Design and implement environments for benchmarks
  • Take responsibility for your own solutions and continuously improve on them

Requirements

  • In depth knowledge of *nix systems
  • Strong coding and scripting ability (C, C++, Java, Bash, Python)
  • Experience working with relational and non-relational databases (MongoDB, HBase)
  • Strong analytical skills including the ability to collect data, establish facts, and arrive at valid conclusions.
  • Very good command of English or German
  • Knowledge of Hadoop, Hive, and Solr is a plus

Your Profile

  • You love tuning technology at system level
  • You are passionate about open source and getting your patches upstream
  • You enjoy working with great people in a fast-paced environment
  • You understand our mission and want to help us achieve it

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