Application Engineer
Description
TITLE: Engineer, Application in Lab
LOCATION: Hybrid in Boulder, Colorado (3 to 4 days a week in the office)
Spectra Logic Corporation is a global leader in data management, data protection and data storage technology. With its focus on data storage innovation for more than 40 years, Spectra helps organizations modernize their IT infrastructures and protect and preserve their data with a broad portfolio of solutions. Spectra’s solutions combine hardware, media, software and services, allowing customers to manage, migrate, store and preserve business data long term, along with features to make data ransomware resilient, whether on premises, in a single cloud, across multiple clouds or in all locations at once.
Your work will directly impact the reliability, performance, and security of our products. You will develop and execute test plans, design automated test infrastructures, and analyze results to drive continuous improvement.
This role requires a blend of engineering expertise, problem-solving skills, and collaboration with cross-functional teams, including Engineering, System Architecture, and Technical Sales.
Key Responsibilities
· Test Planning & Execution: Design and implement precise, repeatable, and maintainable test plans and test cases for Spectra storage solutions.
· Automation & Infrastructure: Develop and enhance automated test frameworks to streamline validation processes.
· Root Cause Analysis: Investigate issues, identify root causes, and assist in resolving problems for both internal and customer environments
· Collaboration & Knowledge Transfer: Work closely with Engineering teams to ensure seamless knowledge transfer for new products and features.
· Bug Tracking & Reporting: Provide detailed issue reports and work with development teams to resolve defects.
· System Integration & Testing: Validate Spectra products with third-party software solutions (Independent Software Vendors) and ensure compatibility in various environments.
· Customer-Focused Testing: Support proof-of-concept testing in customer environments to facilitate sales and product adoption.
· Industry Best Practices: Assist in creating best practice guides for implementing Spectra products across diverse workflows, including backup, archive, media & entertainment, science, and research applications.
Required Qualifications & Experience
· Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field (or 5+ years of relevant experience).
· Hands-on experience in one or more of the following areas:
o Enterprise networking: TCP/IP, routing, performance tuning, packet analysis.
o Virtualization & Server Environments: VMware ESXi, bare metal servers.
o Operating Systems: Windows, Linux, FreeBSD system administration.
o Storage Systems: NAS, S3, Tape (SMB/NFS protocols).
o File Systems: Strong knowledge of ZFS; experience with SAN, NAS, GPFS, erasure-coded systems is a plus.
o System Logging & Troubleshooting: Ability to analyze system logs, write parsing scripts, and monitor system behavior.
· Strong analytical, diagnostic, and troubleshooting skills.
· Passion for improving product quality through innovative testing methodologies.
· Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate complex technical issues for various stakeholders.
· Ability to thrive in an Agile environment with shifting priorities and fast-paced development cycles.
· Proactive and independent work ethic, with a strong attention to detail and multitasking ability.
Why join the Applications Engineering team?
This is not a traditional IT admin or lab management role. At Spectra Logic, you will be an integral part of our mission to push the boundaries of data storage technology. You will have the opportunity to design and validate complex storage ecosystems, contribute to cutting-edge industry partnerships, and make a direct impact on how businesses store and protect their data. If you're excited about testing next-generation storage solutions, solving complex challenges, and working with industry-leading experts, this role is for you.
BONUS IF YOU HAVE:
· Experience with HW and SW integrated solutions
· Experience with Networks: Administration, DNS configuration, Firewall configuration.
COMPENSATION:
Base salary range: $80,000 to $140,000 annually. While this salary range is a good faith and reasonable estimate, a candidate’s actual salary will be competitive based on a variety of factors including the candidate’s knowledge, skills, experience and location.
BENEFITS:
Spectra provides a casual work environment and a compensation structure that rewards contribution and hard work. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:
· Medical, dental and vision insurance
· 401K with matching
· Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options
· Short-term and long-term disability insurance
· Employee Assistance Program
· Paid vacation, holidays and sick time
· Educational reimbursement
· Hybrid work options
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***Spectra Logic is committed to the practice and policies of equal employment opportunities in the recruitment, employment and promotion of all associates without regard to age 40 and over, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, status as protected veteran, national origin, or any other applicable status protected by state or local law.