Sr. Linux Desktop Engineer, Endpoint Engineering

About the role

Sr. Linux Desktop Engineer, Endpoint Engineering | Tesla (Engineering & Information Technology)

Location: Palo Alto, California | Req ID: 264887 | Job Type: Full-time

What to Expect

This position within the IT Operations team will serve primarily to curate, refine, maintain, and improve workstation standards and related systems for Tesla’s global endpoint fleet. The primary task of this position will be to architect and troubleshoot all endpoint related systems and software, while also assisting with the day-to-day operations for Tesla’s global IT infrastructure to provide for the growth of Tesla’s initiatives. These duties will be performed in compliance with policy guidelines and within timeframes as defined in the team’s SLAs and/or project requirements.

What You'll Do

• Maintain and periodically review Linux client endpoint management platform infrastructure design and operations, architecting and executing necessary changes in accordance with business growth and security requirements
• Maintain client management platform availability by use of monitoring tools while proactively responding to operational risks via automated response mechanisms
• Engineer, pilot, and implement upgrades and improvements to client device provisioning workflows in a hybrid identity environment
• Create and maintain application packages and scripts utilized in client provisioning operations, client fleet deployments, and end user self-service catalogs
• Work with security teams to maintain and update client security baselines, automate patch/update schedules, and respond to critical vulnerability threats
• Maintain and enforce standardized client fleet hardware and software configurations utilizing automation, scripting, and client management platforms, reviewing regularly to meet evolving business and security needs
• Serve as Linux client endpoint subject matter expert and final escalation point for technical support teams
• Collaborate with business teams to evaluate, architect, and implement innovative solutions for business-driven initiatives, utilizing a creative, technical, and automated approach, emphasizing tight integrations with existing business systems when possible
• Create and maintain documentation pertinent to client management platform design, supporting process workflows, and reference material used by technical support teams

What You'll Bring

• 3+ years’ experience in client endpoint engineering
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field, or the equivalent in experience and evidence to support exceptional ability
• Proficient with in-depth technical troubleshooting of Linux client endpoints
• Experience packaging software, updates, and patches for Linux client endpoints
• Experience implementing and managing platform tools such as Puppet, Ansible, etc
• Experience configuring and managing CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, Artifactory, etc
• Experience automating Linux client endpoint OS deployment workflows
• Experience in one or more modern scripting languages (Ex: Python, Bash, Shell, PowerShell)
• Exposure to Microsoft Services and Environments (Intune, SCCM/Endpoint Configuration Manager, AzureAD, Microsoft365, Windows Client and Server OS)

Benefits

Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:

• Medical plans > plan options with $0 payroll deduction
• Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
• Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contribution
• Company Paid (Health Savings Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible medical plan with HSA
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• 401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits
• Company paid Basic Life, AD&D
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance (90 day waiting period)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly positions), and Paid Holidays
• Back-up childcare and parenting support resources
• Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance
• Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs
• Tesla Babies program
• Commuter benefits
• Employee discounts and perks program
• Earned Wage Access: Real-time pay access paid daily, subject to eligibility and schedule (applicable for below Sr. Managers levels)

Expected Compensation$116,000 - $246,000/annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefitsPay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.