Systems Engineer - Systems Engineer II in ?Seattle, WA

Job Title: Systems Engineer II
Location: Seattle, WA (Fully Onsite)
Duration: 24 Months (possibility of extension or conversion)
Start Date: 08/18/2025
Work Schedule: Monday to Friday
Bill Rate Max: $60 to 70/hr W2
Client: Fortune 10 Company

About the Role:
A Fortune 10 company is seeking a Systems Engineer II to support its Kindle Reader team, focused on delivering seamless reading experiences across multiple platforms including Android, iOS, Fire OS, and Kindle e-readers. The engineer will work directly with infrastructure operations, automation tools, and lab device management in a fast-paced, high-scale environment.
Key Responsibilities:

• Operate and manage Linux/Unix systems in a datacenter/lab environment.
• Perform device farm activities such as firmware updates, reboots, flashing corrupted devices, device setup, and inventory tracking.
• Troubleshoot root-level hardware/software issues.
• Automate monitoring and management workflows using Python, Perl, and shell scripts.
• Manage configuration systems and device readiness across multiple platforms.
• Support special testing projects and coordinate infrastructure/networking needs with internal IT teams.
• Drive operational efficiency through proactive problem solving and automation.
• Monitor system and device health metrics; document and report malfunctions.

Must-Have Skills (Top 3):

1. Operating Systems: Strong hands-on experience with Linux/Unix and Mac OS.
2. Networking Protocols: Deep understanding of Ethernet, ARP, IP, ICMP, UDP, TCP, SSL, DNS, HTTP, etc.
3. Automation Scripting: Proficiency in Python scripting (and/or Perl, Bash).

Core Requirements:

• 2-4 years of experience managing and troubleshooting systems in production or lab environments.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem analysis capabilities.
• Familiarity with internet protocols and infrastructure operations.
• SQL experience - ability to build and execute queries.
• Demonstrated grasp of security best practices in tool development, access control, and system configuration.
• Passion for frugality and creative, out-of-the-box engineering solutions.

Highly Desirable Skills:

• Experience with C, C++, or Java.
• Version control systems (Git, Mercurial, SVN).
• Understanding of AWS cloud services.
• Experience managing large-scale, geographically distributed server environments.
• Familiarity with enterprise switching/routing platforms and large-scale disk subsystems.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Certifications related to Linux, scripting, or AWS are a plus.

Leadership Principles:

• Dive Deep
• Ownership
• Bias for Action
• Earn Trust
• Invent and Simplify

Success Metrics:

• Tickets completed within SLA
• Low number of open tickets
• Fast turnaround time
• Quality of documentation and automation created

Benefits Info
Pride Global offers eligible employee s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance and employee discounts with preferred vendors.

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