Server Engineer, Cloud Hardware Engineering Group -Cloud Infrastructure Sec at Rakuten Mobile, Inc.
Tokyo, , Japan -
Full Time


Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

16 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

18 Oct, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

No

Skills

Server Hardware Design, Linux OS, Device Drivers, Shell Scripting, Python, Log Analysis, Troubleshooting, C Programming, Low-Power Design, BIOS Configuration, Server Benchmarking, Cloud Platforms, OpenStack, Docker, Kubernetes

Industry

Telecommunications

Description
Job Description: About Organization The Cloud Platform Department's mission is to provision Rakuten Mobile's virtualized Cloud infrastructure. Specifically, the Cloud Infrastructure Section is responsible for designing, developing, deploying, and supporting the operation of the hardware platform for the core datacenter of Rakuten Mobile's virtual network, in collaboration with vendors. This team handles hardware engineering, design, deployment, and maintenance comprehensively within the world's first large-scale production virtualized mobile network architecture. The position offers significant opportunities to engage with advanced general-purpose server hardware technologies, making it a highly attractive role. The Cloud Hardware Engineering Group is dedicated to performing the design, development, deployment, and operational support of the core datacenter's hardware platform broadly, flexibly, and efficiently. The department aims to enhance its design and development capabilities by hiring engineers with specialized knowledge and skills, particularly to keep pace with next-generation technologies. By recruiting exceptional engineers, the organization seeks to improve team capabilities and productivity, promote efficient project execution, and contribute to overall organizational goals aligned with the team's vision and objectives. Job Duties This position is responsible for the following: 1. Define server hardware specifications and research new technologies. 2. Perform server hardware and component evaluation (BMC, network, storage, and CPU). 3. Support production server hardware deployment. 4. Support production server hardware handover to the operations team. 5. Support production server hardware operation. 6. Handle server hardware-related issue investigation, identify root causes, apply preventive actions, and support replacement and repair if individual failures occur. 7. Communicate with vendors in the areas mentioned above. Work Environment The team is responsible for the design, construction, and operation of server hardware that constitutes the cloud infrastructure. As part of a 100-person organization within the division, the individual will work alongside other departments such as virtualization infrastructure, networking, field engineering, data center operations management, and project management. The work involves HW PCB Design & Engineering, Data Center Engineering, and testing servers in a lab environment. Minimum Qualifications Knowledge in server and component design, and 5+ years of experience in that area. Additionally, at least one of the following experiences or skills: Knowledge in Linux OS and device drivers. Experience in developing tools using shell scripts or Python. Project experience in a multi-national environment, using English and Japanese. Preferred Qualifications Experience in log analysis and troubleshooting. Programming in C language. Knowledge in low-power design (e.g., BIOS configuration). Experience in server benchmarking. Knowledge in cloud platforms, such as OpenStack, Docker, and Kubernetes. Languages: English (Overall - 2 - Intermediate), Japanese (Overall - 2 - Intermediate) Looking for members to join our mobile phone business “They cannot succeed if they step into the field at this late date” Some people say Rakuten is reckless in trying to enter the mobile communications business. However, innovation is realized if we succeed when something seems impossible. At Rakuten, we think the world changes when we achieve such changes. Because our history has always been a series of innovations since our establishment. Launching a communication carrier is an opportunity that we have once in our lives. Crack open the current communication industry. Blow new wind into life. Why not create innovation with us? Why not do something big?
Responsibilities
The position involves defining server hardware specifications, evaluating server hardware and components, and supporting production server hardware deployment and operation. Additionally, the role includes investigating hardware-related issues and communicating with vendors.
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