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[Fwd: Linux Jobs @ Google...]

by Andy Stewart

-----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- Hash: SHA1 Forwarded at the request of Jeff Polo - please respond directly to him if you have interest in any of these job opportunities. Later, Andy - -------- Original Message -------- Subject: Linux Jobs @ Google... Date: Wed, 20 Jul 2005 12:00:41 -0700 From: Jeff Polo <jpolo(a)google.com> To: <wlug-owner(a)mail.wlug.org> CC: <fs(a)wpi.edu>, <andystewart(a)comcast.net> Hello, My name is Jeff Polo, and I'm a recruiter with Google. We're currently searching for Linux systems experts with strong scripting/coding skills and some networking experience for a number of great opportunities within our Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) team. Our SRE's are involved in all aspects of running Google's services, from design to debug, and from architecture to applications. Google is looking for the best in engineering talent, and I'm sure a number of your members have the skills that match up with some of our openings. I was wondering if it would be possible for you to post a couple of jobs to your WLUG site, an appropriate mailing list, or otherwise let your members know about these great opportunities at Google. If so, I've pasted a couple of representative job descriptions below. If there is a way/forum for me to do this myself, please let me know. If it's not possible, I completely understand, and realize that some technical forums choose not to advertise job opportunities. If you're able to distribute this information to your members, be assured that these are real and excellent opportunities, and that I will respond to all that apply to my email address. We have openings in Kirkland, WA, as well as in our other development offices in Mountain View, CA; New York, NY; Dublin, Ireland; and Zurich, Switzerland Please feel free to call or email with any questions, and thanks in advance for your consideration and time. Jeff Polo Google Staffing Office: 650-623-4767 jpolo(a)google.com %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%% Senior Systems Administrator/Architect, Google.com (SRE) Positions available in Mountain View, CA; New York, NY; Kirkland, WA; Zurich, Switzerland; and in our European Operations HQ in Dublin, Ireland. Are you a detail-oriented systems professional, seasoned Unix jockey, Internet services architect, database whiz, performance analyst, or software engineer, at the top of your game? Looking for the next cool problem to solve, in a fast-paced and engineering-driven environment? Can you write a script or application that performs practically the entire job you once held earlier in your career? Does your idea of a good time involve taking things apart just to see how they work? Are you successful putting them back together when you're done? Can you help achieve increased Availability, Reliability, Uptime, and Quality? (for our systems and services, naturally) If you answered "Yes" to more than three of the above questions, you may have what it takes. Keep reading. Google.com Engineers are involved in all aspects of running our site. From design to debug, from architecture to applications, Google.com engineers spend their time troubleshooting problems in large-scale clustered application service environments, and focus on making continual improvements to our services. Working for Google.com, you will wear many hats: performance analyst, service architect, system/database administrator, capacity planner, tools developer, monitoring expert, and technical evangelist, for all components of Google.com's services. This position requires a passion for problem solving, deep understanding of networks, operating systems, multi-tiered Internet services, and the ability to learn new applications and concepts quickly. Strong scripting skills are essential. Requirements: 3+ years experience in Unix or Linux Systems Administrator. Experience in a high-volume or critical production service environment. Strong understanding of networking; understanding of how to isolate, diagnose, and resolve service delivery components (service delivery components include servers, networks, and applications); be familiar with the functionality, operating, and failure modes of key networking devices (routers, switches, bridges, firewalls, hardware load balancers); be able to identify networking as the potential cause of a service issue using server-resident tools to generate this data (tcpdump, ping, traceroute, etc.); familiarity in interpreting the output of these tools; familiarity with common network topologies, protocols, and tools; have some notion of common network security exploits -- and their remedies; understanding of troubleshooting at the packet level. Skilled in leading projects, especially in deploying live end-user systems. Proven technical troubleshooting experience. Database administration experience a plus. Programming or debugging of web applications running under Java VM. In-depth knowledge of Linux, networking, and shell scripting. Knowledge of Python programming a plus. Experience with MySQL a plus. Programming and troubleshooting skills in C/C++ and/or Java a plus. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to handle periodic on-call duty as well as out-of-band requests. BA/BS in Computer Science or a related technical discipline. For immediate consideration, please send a text (ASCII) or HTML version of your resume to jpolo(a)google.com. Important: The subject field of your email must include Senior Systems Administrator/Architect, Google.com (SRE) %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%% Senior Software Engineer/Unix System & Network Administrator, Google.com (SRE) Positions available in Mountain View, CA; New York, NY; Kirkland, WA; Zurich, Switzerland; and in our European Operations HQ in Dublin, Ireland. Are you part ace coder, part adrenalin junkie? Do you have a knack for seeing a problem and immediately discerning the likely solution? Maybe you've been coding for years, are bored with the old design-build-review-test-ship-repeat routine, and yearn for some faster-paced challenges? Or perhaps you're a seasoned software engineer who is also a genius at jockeying networks and administering UNIX clusters. We're looking for top-notch thrill seeking, software engineers to join the Google.com team. Google.com engineers are in the thick of everything involved with keeping Google running, from code-level troubleshooting of traffic anomalies to maintenance of our most cutting edge services; from monitoring and alerts to building new automation infrastructure. We are aggressively building this elite team of high level engineers in this mission critical environment. All team members must have strong analytical and troubleshooting skills, fluency in coding, good communication skills, and most of all enthusiasm for tackling the complex problems of scale which are uniquely Google. Google.com engineers tackle challenging, novel situations every day, and work with just about every other engineering and operations team in the process. Qualifications: Strong programming/scripting skills in any of the following: C, C++, Java, Perl, Python. Senior Level experience with Unix system administration. Strong understanding of networking; understanding of how to isolate, diagnose, and resolve service delivery components (service delivery components include servers, networks, and applications); be familiar with the functionality, operating, and failure modes of key networking devices (routers, switches, bridges, firewalls, hardware load balancers); be able to identify networking as the potential cause of a service issue using server-resident tools to generate this data (tcpdump, ping, traceroute, etc.); familiarity in interpreting the output of these tools; familiarity with common network topologies, protocols, and tools; have some notion of common network security exploits -- and their remedies; understanding of troubleshooting at the packet level. Strong project management skills, especially in deploying live end-user systems. In-depth knowledge of Unix (preferably Linux), and shell scripting. Proven technical troubleshooting experience. Excellent analytic ability, strong communication skills, and a strong sense of urgency. Ability to handle periodic on-call duty as well as out-of-band requests. 6-15+ years experience for Senior SWE position, or 3-8 years experience for SWE position. BA/BS in CS, or equivalent experience. For immediate consideration, please send a text (ASCII) or HTML version of your resume jpolo(a)google.com. Important: The subject field of your email must include Senior Software Engineer/Unix System & Network Administrator, Google.com (SRE) - -- Andy Stewart, Founder Worcester Linux Users' Group Worcester, MA, USA http://www.wlug.org -----BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE----- Version: GnuPG v1.2.5 (GNU/Linux) Comment: Using GnuPG with Thunderbird - http://enigmail.mozdev.org iD8DBQFC3uPWHl0iXDssISsRApoZAKCFM90GjptxEWkJ+HcTGgdBz155ywCfd+Av Twtek2hmubn1uSWXZxewmUs= =tlcM -----END PGP SIGNATURE-----

July 20, 2005

Re: [Wlug] Sun hardware for sale

by Mike Leo

OK....wont be till thursday or friday that I can pick this up. Can you confirm this comes with the monitor? Also, do you know if this takes ECC memory? Should I ask for you when i arrive or will anyone there know what i'm talking about? thanks mike --- Chuck Anderson <cra(a)WPI.EDU> wrote: > It doesn't seem that you got my response. > > It is the tower version, not the pizza box: > > http://sunsolve.sun.com/handbook_pub/Systems/Example/component.front_zoom.h… > > I don't remember if it has an OS on there, but you > can download > various Linux distros or Sun Solaris for free to > install. > > The 450 is a refrigerator sized box: > > http://sunsolve.sun.com/handbook_pub/Systems/E450/E450.html > > This is a standalone unit with the side panels and > wheels. There is > no rack and no rack mount kit with it. It plugs in > using a single > standard PC-style IEC electrical cord, but has > redundant power > supplies. > > You can pick this up during business hours 9am-5pm > at the Network > Operations Center, WPI Morgan Hall/Lower Wedge, next > to the Access > Grid where we hold the WLUG meetings. We can only > take cash. > > On Tue, Jul 19, 2005 at 07:05:05AM -0700, Mike Leo > wrote: > > not sure if you got your WPI email so: > > > > Ill take the U30 at $200. > > > > Is this it? http://www.nasi.com/sun_ultra30.php > > > > Does that come with any OS installed? > > > > The 450 is a huge small refrigerator sized box, > > correct? If so, its to big for me. If its not, > let > > me know. > > > > When/where can i pick this up? > > > > Thanks > > Mike > _______________________________________________ > Wlug mailing list > Wlug(a)mail.wlug.org > http://mail.wlug.org/mailman/listinfo/wlug > __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com

July 20, 2005

Re: [Wlug] Sun hardware for sale

by Chuck Anderson

It doesn't seem that you got my response. It is the tower version, not the pizza box: http://sunsolve.sun.com/handbook_pub/Systems/Example/component.front_zoom.h… I don't remember if it has an OS on there, but you can download various Linux distros or Sun Solaris for free to install. The 450 is a refrigerator sized box: http://sunsolve.sun.com/handbook_pub/Systems/E450/E450.html This is a standalone unit with the side panels and wheels. There is no rack and no rack mount kit with it. It plugs in using a single standard PC-style IEC electrical cord, but has redundant power supplies. You can pick this up during business hours 9am-5pm at the Network Operations Center, WPI Morgan Hall/Lower Wedge, next to the Access Grid where we hold the WLUG meetings. We can only take cash. On Tue, Jul 19, 2005 at 07:05:05AM -0700, Mike Leo wrote: > not sure if you got your WPI email so: > > Ill take the U30 at $200. > > Is this it? http://www.nasi.com/sun_ultra30.php > > Does that come with any OS installed? > > The 450 is a huge small refrigerator sized box, > correct? If so, its to big for me. If its not, let > me know. > > When/where can i pick this up? > > Thanks > Mike

July 20, 2005

OPENING Linux drivers/kernel

by John Spencer

My client in MA has a need for a Sr/Prin level Linux kernel engineer on a contract basis. Consultant will assist with the integration effort of the Linux kernel to a PowerPC-based platform, and will also assist in the development of a variety of Linux drivers, including some work with third-party drivers. Skills sought: -Embedded software development experience -'C' development -Linux driver development and integration experience -Kernel design/development experience (Linux 2.4 and 2.6) -Experience with multiprocessor systems including SMP systems -Linux development under SCM such as CVS, Subversion, BitKeeper -Experience integrating and maintaining embedded boot-loaders such as U-Boot -Board bring-up/bootstrapping experience. -Experience with embedded real-time systems in a PowerPC environment -Understanding of hardware designs -PCI/PCIx/PCIe Please send your confidential resume to jspencer(a)optimaleng.com Regards, John John Spencer (978) 256-1113 ext 108 jspencer(a)optimaleng.com OPTIMAL ENGINEERING PARTNERS "Your Optimal partner for real-time, embedded and systems development expertise" www.optimalengineering.com

July 19, 2005

Re: [Wlug] Sun hardware for sale

by Mike Leo

not sure if you got your WPI email so: Ill take the U30 at $200. Is this it? http://www.nasi.com/sun_ultra30.php Does that come with any OS installed? The 450 is a huge small refrigerator sized box, correct? If so, its to big for me. If its not, let me know. When/where can i pick this up? Thanks Mike --- Chuck Anderson <cra(a)WPI.EDU> wrote: > Since there was so much interest in the hardware we > have for sale, I > figured I'd post the list here. We have 3 U10's, 1 > U30, and 1 E450. > > Sun Enterprise 450 > 2 UltraSPARC-II 400MHz CPUs > 1024MB RAM > 2 9GB Disks (Seagate ST39103LCSUN9.0G) > 2 36GB Disks (Fujitsu MAN3367M SUN36G) > CD-ROM Drive > Sun GDM-17E20 17" CRT Monitor, attached cable with > 13W3 connector > 13W3 to VGA HD15 adapter for connection to E450. > $400 or best offer. > > Sun Ultra 30 Creator 3D > 1 UltraSPARC-II 300MHz CPU > 384MB RAM > 1 4.2GB SCSI Disk > 1 9GB SCSI Disk > CD-ROM Drive > Sun GDM-5010PT 21" CRT Monitor, 2-input selectable > (13W3 + VGA HD15) > Sun Type5 Keyboard > Sun Mouse > $200 or best offer. > > Sun Ultra 10 Creator 3D > 1 UltraSPARC-IIi 440MHz CPU > 256MB RAM > 1 9GB IDE Disk > CD-ROM Drive > Sun GDM-5410 21" CRT Monitor, 2-input selectable > (13W3 + VGA HD15) > Sun Type6 Keyboard > Sun Mouse > SunPCi AMD K6-2 400MHz PC on a stick (run Windows on > Solaris) > $200 or best offer. > > -- > Charles R. Anderson cra(a)wpi.edu > Network Engineer (508) 831-6110 > Network Operations - Morgan Hall (508) 831-6666 > Worcester Polytechnic Institute Fax (508) > 831-6669 > _______________________________________________ > Wlug mailing list > Wlug(a)mail.wlug.org > http://mail.wlug.org/mailman/listinfo/wlug > __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com

July 19, 2005

Sun hardware for sale

by Chuck Anderson

Since there was so much interest in the hardware we have for sale, I figured I'd post the list here. We have 3 U10's, 1 U30, and 1 E450. Sun Enterprise 450 2 UltraSPARC-II 400MHz CPUs 1024MB RAM 2 9GB Disks (Seagate ST39103LCSUN9.0G) 2 36GB Disks (Fujitsu MAN3367M SUN36G) CD-ROM Drive Sun GDM-17E20 17" CRT Monitor, attached cable with 13W3 connector 13W3 to VGA HD15 adapter for connection to E450. $400 or best offer. Sun Ultra 30 Creator 3D 1 UltraSPARC-II 300MHz CPU 384MB RAM 1 4.2GB SCSI Disk 1 9GB SCSI Disk CD-ROM Drive Sun GDM-5010PT 21" CRT Monitor, 2-input selectable (13W3 + VGA HD15) Sun Type5 Keyboard Sun Mouse $200 or best offer. Sun Ultra 10 Creator 3D 1 UltraSPARC-IIi 440MHz CPU 256MB RAM 1 9GB IDE Disk CD-ROM Drive Sun GDM-5410 21" CRT Monitor, 2-input selectable (13W3 + VGA HD15) Sun Type6 Keyboard Sun Mouse SunPCi AMD K6-2 400MHz PC on a stick (run Windows on Solaris) $200 or best offer. -- Charles R. Anderson cra(a)wpi.edu Network Engineer (508) 831-6110 Network Operations - Morgan Hall (508) 831-6666 Worcester Polytechnic Institute Fax (508) 831-6669

July 18, 2005

Re: [Wlug] Not enough exposure to the Sun

by Mike Leo

Thanks for all the replies...I'll look into the "Red" book. As far as hardware, can those who offered send me a price on what they have? Of course I would like the best of what you have, but nothing terribly expensive. Dual CPU if possible, but not necessary. Do Sun's take standard RAM? I beleive they are mostly SCSI, and if so, what type? UltraSCSI, SCSI 2, etc etc, as I may have drives to use. And video...standard 25pin D SVGA? Ethernet too would be important. Thanks again! Mike --- Chuck Anderson <cra(a)WPI.EDU> wrote: > We have some complete Ultra 10 systems and an Ultra > 30 if you are > interested. Real cheap. > > On Sun, Jul 17, 2005 at 05:58:36PM -0700, Mike Leo > wrote: > > I was looking to get some exposure to Solaris and > Sun > > "stuff". > > > > Anyone have suggestions or any old, but good, > Solaris > > equipment? > > > > I know nothing about Sun stuff, but I guess the > Sparc > > line is there desktop/workstation line? > > > > Any info is greatly apreciated! > > > > Mike > _______________________________________________ > Wlug mailing list > Wlug(a)mail.wlug.org > http://mail.wlug.org/mailman/listinfo/wlug > ____________________________________________________ Start your day with Yahoo! - make it your home page http://www.yahoo.com/r/hs

July 18, 2005

Re: [Wlug] Not enough exposure to the Sun

by Chuck Anderson

We have some complete Ultra 10 systems and an Ultra 30 if you are interested. Real cheap. On Sun, Jul 17, 2005 at 05:58:36PM -0700, Mike Leo wrote: > I was looking to get some exposure to Solaris and Sun > "stuff". > > Anyone have suggestions or any old, but good, Solaris > equipment? > > I know nothing about Sun stuff, but I guess the Sparc > line is there desktop/workstation line? > > Any info is greatly apreciated! > > Mike

July 18, 2005

Re: [Wlug] Not enough exposure to the Sun

by Robert Breznak

I have a neighbor that works for Sun. I have some decent stuff. Star Office, Solaris and other stuff.. What kind of stuff are you looking for. If you REALLY want to get into sun stuff, I might be able to get you an spark station. Bob On Jul 17, 2005, at 8:58 PM, Mike Leo wrote: > I was looking to get some exposure to Solaris and Sun > "stuff". > > Anyone have suggestions or any old, but good, Solaris > equipment? > > I know nothing about Sun stuff, but I guess the Sparc > line is there desktop/workstation line? > > Any info is greatly apreciated! > > Mike > > > > ____________________________________________________ > Start your day with Yahoo! - make it your home page > http://www.yahoo.com/r/hs > > _______________________________________________ > Wlug mailing list > Wlug(a)mail.wlug.org > http://mail.wlug.org/mailman/listinfo/wlug >

July 18, 2005

Not enough exposure to the Sun

by Mike Leo

I was looking to get some exposure to Solaris and Sun "stuff". Anyone have suggestions or any old, but good, Solaris equipment? I know nothing about Sun stuff, but I guess the Sparc line is there desktop/workstation line? Any info is greatly apreciated! Mike ____________________________________________________ Start your day with Yahoo! - make it your home page http://www.yahoo.com/r/hs

July 18, 2005