About Altera
At Altera™, our independence as the world’s largest pure‑play FPGA solutions provider gives us the focus, speed, and agility to innovate without compromise. With more than four decades of industry‑leading FPGA expertise, our singular mission is to deliver the programmable technologies that help customers differentiate, innovate, and scale across rapidly evolving markets like AI, cloud, networking, and edge. As an independent company, we move faster, invest deeper, and partner more closely—empowering our teams to drive breakthrough innovation and shape the future of the FPGA industry.
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Virtualization and Cloud Platform Engineer with a strong IT infrastructure background. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience (at least 5+ years) managing and optimizing cloud and on-premises environments using Azure Local, Hyper-V, Windows Server OS, SQL databases, file share services, and SUSE Linux. Proficiency in scripting, monitoring solutions, and Windows SCCM administration is essential.
Responsibilities:
Design, implement, and maintain virtualized infrastructure leveraging Hyper-V and Azure Stack HCI (Azure Local).
Manage and optimize Windows Server OS environments, ensuring system performance, reliability, and security.
Administer SQL Server databases, including maintenance, backups, tuning, and troubleshooting.
Configure and maintain enterprise file-sharing services, ensuring secure and efficient data access.
Manage and support SUSE Linux environments within mixed OS landscapes.
Develop automation scripts (PowerShell, Bash) to streamline infrastructure provisioning, deployment, monitoring, and maintenance.
Implement and maintain comprehensive infrastructure monitoring solutions, proactively addressing system performance issues.
Administer Windows System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM), including deployment, patch management, inventory, and reporting.
Collaborate with IT teams to architect scalable, secure, and efficient solutions aligned with business requirements.
Provide advanced troubleshooting and support for infrastructure-related issues, escalating when necessary.
Salary Range
The pay range below is for Bay Area California only. Actual salary may vary based on a number of factors including job location, job-related knowledge, skills, experiences, trainings, etc. We also offer incentive opportunities that reward employees based on individual and company performance.
$149,100 - $213,000 USD
We use artificial intelligence to screen, assess, or select applicants for the position. Applicants must be eligible for any required U.S. export authorizations.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related technical discipline, or equivalent professional experience.
5+ years of experience in virtualization and cloud platforms, specifically with Azure Local and Hyper-V.
Strong proficiency in managing Windows Server Operating Systems and related services.
Hands-on experience managing SQL Server databases and file share solutions.
Demonstrable experience with SUSE Linux administration in hybrid environments.
Expert-level scripting skills (PowerShell, Bash, etc.) for automation and management.
Proven ability to deploy and manage monitoring tools and solutions (e.g., Azure Monitor, Nagios, Zabbix, or similar).
Extensive knowledge and experience with Windows SCCM for systems deployment, patching, and configuration management.
Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
Effective communication skills and ability to work collaboratively within cross-functional teams.
Preferred Qualifications
Relevant industry certifications (e.g., Microsoft Azure certifications, MCSE, Linux certifications).
Experience with hybrid cloud environments and migrations.
Knowledge of container technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) and DevOps practices.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 5+ years experience in virtualization and cloud platforms, specifically Azure Local and Hyper-V
- Proficiency managing Windows Server operating systems and related services
- Hands-on experience managing SQL Server databases (maintenance, backups, tuning, troubleshooting)
- Experience configuring and maintaining enterprise file-sharing services
- SUSE Linux administration experience in hybrid OS environments
- Expert-level scripting skills (PowerShell, Bash) for automation and management
- Proven ability to deploy and manage monitoring tools (e.g., Azure Monitor, Nagios, Zabbix)
- Extensive knowledge and experience with Windows System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM)
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills
- Relevant industry certifications (e.g., Microsoft Azure certifications, MCSE, Linux certifications)
- Experience with hybrid cloud environments and migrations
- Knowledge of container technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) and DevOps practices
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Retirement Support — Feedback suggests retirement programs are robust, with offerings such as a 401(k) and a pension. This breadth supports long-term financial security.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Feedback suggests time-off policies are generous, including PTO, paid sick days, and paid holidays. Wellness initiatives like gym memberships further support balance.
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Parental & Family Support — Feedback suggests parental leave is generous. Family-building support, including fertility benefits and adoption reimbursement, is highlighted as part of the package.
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What We Do
Altera: Accelerating Innovators Altera provides leadership programmable solutions that are easy-to-use and deploy in applications from cloud to edge, offering limitless AI possibilities. Our end-to-end broad portfolio of products including FPGAs, CPLDs, Intellectual Property, development tools, System on Modules, SmartNICs and IPUs provide the flexibility to accelerate innovation. Altera is helping to shape the future through pioneering innovation that unlocks extraordinary possibilities for everyone on the planet.
