Associate Engineer, Data Center (Richardson, TX)

LinkedIn, the world's largest professional network, is seeking an Associate Data Center Hardware Engineer for their Richardson, TX location. This hands-on technical role is crucial for maintaining LinkedIn's global infrastructure reliability and performance.

The position offers a competitive salary range of $72,000 to $119,000 per year and includes comprehensive health and wellness benefits. The role requires working on-site, with potential evening or overnight shifts (3:00 PM – 12:00 AM or 11:00 PM – 8:00 AM).

As an Associate Engineer, you'll be responsible for executing hardware break-fix activities, providing advanced troubleshooting support, and serving as an escalation point for contracted data center technicians. Your daily responsibilities will include replacing failed hardware components, troubleshooting server issues, installing new storage devices, and conducting Linux OS and IPMI-level diagnostics.

The ideal candidate should have at least 1 year of experience in data center engineering, Linux troubleshooting, and server hardware maintenance. Additional preferred qualifications include a Bachelor's Degree or equivalent industry experience, and 2+ years of relevant experience.

This role offers excellent growth opportunities, allowing you to develop expertise in hardware deployment, project management, and technical leadership through mentoring contracted staff. You'll work with cutting-edge technology in LinkedIn's data centers while contributing to the platform that creates economic opportunities for professionals worldwide.

The position includes participation in an on-call rotation, providing essential support for global data center operations. You'll use various tools including Jira for ticket management and work with Linux systems regularly. LinkedIn offers a collaborative environment where you can make a significant impact on the company's infrastructure while developing your technical and leadership skills.

Join LinkedIn's data center team to challenge yourself with meaningful work that directly supports millions of professionals worldwide. The company's commitment to diversity, inclusion, and professional growth makes this an excellent opportunity for someone looking to advance their career in data center operations.