Senior Site Reliability Engineer - QA

We are partnering with a leading US company specializing in cutting-edge technology integrating AI, ML, Computer Vision, and IoT devices.

Our client is looking for a Lab Engineer with strong experience in application and performance testing. In this role, you will lead lab operations, infrastructure design, and be a technical escalation point for teams in remote locations. You’ll manage lab infrastructure, test new software, and ensure smooth operations for federal deployments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct application and performance testing on hardware, ensuring system stability under load.
• Manage hardware deployment, including racking, stacking, and understanding hardware components.
• Work within air-gapped systems for heightened security.
• Oversee scripting for automation, with a preference for Python.
• Collaborate closely with DevOps teams to configure the company's platform and optimize performance.
• Document and communicate technical details effectively to cross-functional teams.
• Maintain and manage a small lab for physical testing and system performance.
• Engage with international teams, particularly in the middle East, requiring early morning availability at 6-7 am

Required Skills & Experience:

• Strong experience in performance testing, with the ability to assess system load capacity and optimize performance under heavy traffic.
• Strong experience with application testing , including running scripts and troubleshooting applications in hardware environments. We need someone who has done application testing from a testing functionality / performance perspective.
• Experience with building and implementing systems.
• Strong knowledge of Linux systems, infrastructure, and networking.
• Knowledge of hardware, including server deployment, configuration, and optimization.
• Experience with Kubernetes (building, deploying, and managing containers).
• Proficiency in a scripting language (Python preferred).
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new platforms and DevOps tools.
• Excellent documentation and communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey technical details.

Other Requirements:

• Willingness to start work early, between 6-7 AM, to collaborate with international teams.
• Ability to work on-site in North Dallas once a week (with occasional need to come in up to three times a week).
• Must be a U.S. citizen ; experience working with federal customers is a plus.

Benefits:

• Basic annual salary - $135k-$150k (depending on your experience)
• 100% employer-paid medical premiums for employees and dependents.
• Comprehensive dental, vision, 401k, and disability benefits.
• Flexible remote and work-from-home options.
• Employee stock options.

We can't sponsor at this time, you have to be a US Citizen to be considered for this job.