SRE - Linux Administration

What you can expect

As a Site Reliability Engineer, you can anticipate opportunities to work on our hybrid systems across the globe. You will be responsible for installing, configuring, and monitoring new systems within a network of global data centers. Additionally, you will patch and maintain thousands of physical and cloud systems worldwide. To streamline operations, you will develop automation to reduce repetitive tasks and analyze and address performance bottlenecks. Furthermore, you will update and troubleshoot user access permissions, resolve network connectivity issues, and maintain system firewalls.

About the Team

Zoom's SRE team is committed to delivering customer happiness, improving business efficiency, and promoting agility through innovation, data-driven insights, and automation. Our impact is reflected in smooth user experiences, optimized processes, and support for Zoom's expansion in the realm of communication and collaboration.

Responsibilities

Installing, configure, monitor and maintain systems within a network of global data undefined. Develop automation scripts and tools using Python, and Shell to streamline operations and reduce manual intervention. Monitor and analyze system performance metrics to identify and address potential issues proactively. Designing, implementing, and maintaining CI/CD pipelines to enable rapid and reliable software deployments across multiple environments. Monitoring, troubleshooting, and optimizing production systems to ensure uptime for critical Zoom infrastructure. Collaborating with other teams to troubleshoot system performance issues and promote SRE best practices. Participating in on-call rotation to provide around-the clock support for production incidents and system emergencies.

What we’re looking for

• Hold a bachelor's in computer science or a closely related field of study.

• Demonstrate 2-5 years of hands-on experience in Site Reliability Engineering, DevOps, or Production Operations roles

• Demonstrate proficiency in scripting languages including Python and Shell

• Have experience in Linux systems administration with a focus on Ubuntu

• Able to participate in on-call shifts and incident management and work after hours/weekends for infra change/deployment

• Apply analytical and troubleshooting skills with ability to diagnose complex system issues.

• Have experience with CI/CD pipelines (e.g. Jenkins, GitLab CI) and version control systems (e.g. Git)

• Have experience with build automation, configuration management tools (e.g. Ansible), and IaC provisioning tools (e.g. Packer/Terraform)

• Have experience with bare metal infrastructure and datacenter operations, including proficiency in operating system deployment tools (Foreman, Cobbler, MAAS etc.)

• Have experience using Kubernetes

• Occasional weekend work may be required

• Ability to work across the globe or multiple time zones

Salary Range or On Target Earnings:

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At Zoom, we offer a window of at least 5 days for you to apply because we believe in giving you every opportunity. Below is the potential closing date, just in case you want to mark it on your calendar. We look forward to receiving your application!

In addition to the base salary and/or OTE listed Zoom has a Total Direct Compensation philosophy that takes into consideration; base salary, bonus and equity value.

Information about Zoom’s benefits is on our careers page here. 

Note: Starting pay will be based on a number of factors and commensurate with qualifications & experience.

We also have a location based compensation structure;  there may be a different range for candidates in this and other locations.

Ways of Working
Our structured hybrid approach is centered around our offices and remote work environments. The work style of each role, Hybrid, Remote, or In-Person is indicated in the job description/posting.

Benefits
As part of our award-winning workplace culture and commitment to delivering happiness, our benefits program offers a variety of perks, benefits, and options to help employees maintain their physical, mental, emotional, and financial health; support work-life balance; and contribute to their community in meaningful ways. Click Learn for more information.

About Us
Zoomies help people stay connected so they can get more done together. We set out to build the best collaboration platform for the enterprise, and today help people communicate better with products like Zoom Contact Center, Zoom Phone, Zoom Events, Zoom Apps, Zoom Rooms, and Zoom Webinars.
We’re problem-solvers, working at a fast pace to design solutions with our customers and users in mind. Find room to grow with opportunities to stretch your skills and advance your career in a collaborative, growth-focused environment.

Our Commitment​

At Zoom, we believe great work happens when people feel supported and empowered. We’re committed to fair hiring practices that ensure every candidate is evaluated based on skills, experience, and potential. If you require an accommodation during the hiring process, let us know—we’re here to support you at every step.

We welcome people of different backgrounds, experiences, abilities and perspectives including qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records and any qualified applicants requiring reasonable accommodations in accordance with the law. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a medical condition, or if you need assistance accessing our website or completing the application process, please let us know by emailing us at careers@zoom.us.

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