Mayflower
Mayflower

Hardware Engineer

TLDR

Manage server hardware lifecycles and out-of-band access to support high-load infrastructure and rapid incident response.

Mayflower is a technology company building highload products used by millions of people worldwide. Operating at the scale of one of the world's top-50 websites, we solve complex engineering challenges and create solutions that power real-time entertainment for a global audience.

Job Responsibilities

  • Perform firmware updates and lifecycle management for server hardware;

  • Troubleshoot hardware and infrastructure-related issues (servers, components, connectivity);

  • Support provisioning and decommissioning of bare metal servers;

  • Work with out-of-band management interfaces (IPMI / iDRAC / iLO or similar); 

  • Apply and maintain hardware configuration standards and profiles;

  • Participate in incident response and root cause analysis;

  • Contribute to development of operational processes and documentation (SOPs); 

  • Collaborate with infrastructure, network and devops teams; 

  • Participate in evaluation and selection of hardware configurations (CPU, RAM, storage, components); 

  • Contribute to infrastructure scaling and hardware standardization; 

  • Participate in on-call rotations; 

Requirements

You’ll thrive here if you have

  • Hands-on experience with server hardware in production environments;

  • Understanding of data center infrastructure fundamentals ;

  • Experience with hardware lifecycle management (firmware, components, replacements); 

  • Familiarity with out-of-band management tools (IPMI / iDRAC / iLO or similar); 

  • Strong troubleshooting skills; 

  • Experience in writing technical documentation or operational procedures;

  • Willingness to participate in on-call rotations;

  • Understanding of server hardware configurations and component selection; 

  • Experience or interest in contributing to infrastructure design and scaling decisions;

  • Basic understanding of networking fundamentals (L2/L3).

Nice to have:

  • Experience working with large-scale environments (500+ servers); 

  • Experience with OpenStack environments;

  • Experience with CMDB / DCIM tools (e.g. Snipe-It, NetBox, Device42, etc); 

  • Experience with automation (scripts, APIs); 

  • Experience working with different hardware vendors (Dell, HPE, Supermicro or similar); 

Conditions

We know that great talent deserves great conditions, so here's what you can expect when joining us:

  • Full remote work;

  • Competitive compensation with a service contract;

  • Transparent performance reviews twice a year, with bonus opportunities and salary adjustments;

  • An annual allowance that you can use for home office improvements, sports activities, equipment upgrades, and more—tailor it to what benefits you most;

  • Investment in your development: paid language courses, access to various learning platforms, and a mindfulness benefit, including psychological support with 50% coverage;

  • Career growth in a fast-scaling project with opportunities to influence technical decisions;

  • A culture of recognition: our peer reward program celebrates contributions from across the team.

Recruitment process

  1. HR interview (40 min);

  2. Interview with hiring managers (1,5 hour);

  3. Final interview (1 hour) optional;

  4. Recommendations check;

  5. Offer.

Benefits

Equity Compensation

Competitive compensation with a service contract

Home Office Stipend

An annual allowance that you can use for home office improvements, sports activities, equipment upgrades, and more—tailor it to what benefits you most

Learning Budget

Investment in your development: paid language courses, access to various learning platforms, and a mindfulness benefit, including psychological support with 50% coverage

Peer recognition program

A culture of recognition: our peer reward program celebrates contributions from across the team

Paid Time Off

Transparent performance reviews twice a year, with bonus opportunities and salary adjustments

Remote-Friendly

Full remote work

Mayflower is a technology company focused on transforming the entertainment industry through high-load products that support real-time engagement for millions. We combine advanced engineering solutions with a cutting-edge advertising system to deliver a seamless live streaming experience, positioning ourselves at the forefront of live entertainment.

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