Job Summary: The Data Storage and Backups team is seeking a Storage Engineer with expertise in on-premises commercial, enterprise-grade, storage solutions commonly accessed via NFS and SMB protocols. As an essential member of our team, you'll apply your understanding of high-performance computing (HPC) storage architectures to administer and help architect our centralized storage infrastructure. We're seeking an individual who can enhance system management, help compile and visualize relevant metadata, and track performance metrics. Success in this role requires technical proficiency, strong collaboration skills, and the ability to explain complex technical concepts to diverse teams clearly. Given our studio's highly customized and proprietary environment, a strong aptitude for continuous learning and the ability to integrate evolving storage technologies are crucial. This role offers a unique opportunity for an experienced professional with the right blend of skills to make a significant impact within our studio.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provide operational support for our on-prem HPC storage systems

Collaborate with vendors to develop and conduct proof-of-concept tests for new storage technologies and implementations

Work with internal and external engineering teams to implement and integrate targeted solutions that help our technical artists understand their storage usage

Foster relationships with department team peers, production department artists, show leadership, other Disney studios, and industry counterparts

Actively create a positive workspace whereby questions and concerns of team members can be voiced openly and honestly

Clearly and comprehensively author and articulate project roadmaps, scenarios, and pitches to different technical, production, and leadership audiences

Ability to assist in the development of software tools that enhance storage administration, automate repetitive tasks, and provide visualization of key metadata and performance metrics

QUALIFICATIONS:

Proven experience utilizing scale-out file storage solutions incorporating NFS, SMB, and S3 protocols

Familiarity with developing solutions within legacy technical boundaries

Must be able to participate in a shared storage systems on-call rotation for critical issues, with support and resources provided

Experience in system administration supporting Linux, automated OS installation, package management, diagnostic, and performance troubleshooting/profiling

Familiar with programming languages such as Python, Go, or similar, with experience modifying tools to support infrastructure or storage environments

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience

PREFERRED SKILLS:

Familiarity with storage infrastructure automation and monitoring tools

Proficiency in building software solutions that integrate with both relational and non-relational database environments

Experience using Revision Control Systems, such as git

Ability to write clear and concise technical documentation

Familiarity with virtualization and container platforms

The hiring range for this position in Emeryville is $119,000.00 to $154,000.00 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors.