Linux Systems Administrator

IT Systems Administrator

Hybrid work flexibility

US Citizen or US Permanent Resident

Participation in on-call rotation for after-hours support

Occasional evening / weekend work required for scheduled maintenance

Full-Time + Health Benefits + 401K Plan with profit sharing + PTO + Stock Option Plan

Job Description :

Seeking an experienced IT Systems Administrator with a strong background in Linux system administration and Electronic Design Automation (EDA) tool management. This role will be responsible for maintaining and optimizing our engineering computing environment, including server administration, disk space management, user permissions, EDA tool installation / upgrades, and support ticket resolution. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, proactive, and capable of supporting a diverse set of IT needs in a semiconductor design environment.

Duties and Responsibilities :

• Administer and maintain Linux-based servers, workstations, and infrastructure supporting semiconductor design workflows.
• Collaborate with engineering and IT teams to improve system reliability, performance, and security.
• Configure, audit, and maintain file system permissions for secure and efficient team access.
• Install, configure, and update EDA tools (Cadence, Synopsys, Siemens, etc.), ensuring toolchains and license servers remain operational.
• Manage license servers and ensure uptime of floating license services (FlexNet) critical for EDA tool access.
• Monitor and manage disk space usage across engineering systems, ensuring optimal performance and availability.
• Perform regular system health checks, backups, and patch management.
• Respond to and resolve IT support tickets in a timely manner, providing assistance for engineering applications and systems.
• Support additional IT-related tasks such as hardware setup, network troubleshooting, and software deployment.

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