Ceph Storage Engineer - Remote India

Your key responsibilities are:

• Cluster Maintenance: Perform major/minor version upgrades and manage cluster scaling and capacity expansion.

• Deep-Dive Debugging: Use Ceph logs and diagnostic tools to identify and resolve issues in production environments.

• Linux & Hardware Tuning: Optimize the Linux OS (kernel, networking, and I/O) and server hardware (BIOS/firmware) for peak Ceph performance.

• Operational Automation: Create scripts and automation to handle routine maintenance and CRUSH map cleanups.

• Lifecycle Management: Execute major and minor Ceph version upgrades to ensure cluster stability and security.

• Performance Engineering: Conduct deep-dive performance investigations and tuning if required.

• Automation: Develop and maintain automation for operational tasks, including capacity expansion, CRUSH map optimizations, and routine maintenance.

• Cluster Architecture: Build and configure new Ceph clusters from the ground up to support our rapidly scaling infrastructure.

• Incident Response: Participate in a 24x7 on-call rotation, monitoring cluster health and resolving complex issues efficiently.

• Upstream Contribution: Participate in the Ceph community through bug fixes, feature enhancements, and code reviews if required. 

What We’re Looking For

• Storage Expertise: Proven experience managing and tuning production-grade Ceph clusters.

• Deep understanding of server hardware profiles, disk controllers, and low-level system troubleshooting.

• Experience using tools like Ansible, Python, or Go to automate repetitive infrastructure tasks.

• A desire to contribute to the upstream Ceph ecosystem (or a history of doing so). An appetite for public speaking and presenting at industry conferences would be a bonus.

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and handle high-pressure troubleshooting scenarios.

• Exceptional problem-solving skills with meticulous attention to detail.

Why Join Us?

You won't just be "keeping the lights on." You will be part of a collaborative team that treats storage as a product. We value engineering over manual intervention and encourage our team to spend time on upstream contributions that benefit the wider community.