Senior DevOps Engineer – Rack Software

Company: QT Technologies Ireland Limited Job Area: Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Software Engineering General Summary About the role The DevOps Engineer will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining software solutions that manage server racks and data center infrastructure for AI accelerator products. This role involves close collaboration with internal software teams, ODMs, ISVs, and cross-functional engineering groups to deliver scalable, automated, and secure rack management systems. Please note this role will require 5 days per week onsite in our Cork office* Key Responsibilities - Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines for rack software deployment and updates. - Automate provisioning, monitoring, and configuration of rack-scale infrastructure. - Integrate rack management software with orchestration platforms (e.g., Foreman, OpenRMC). - Implement APIs and automation tools to interface with rack hardware, sensors, and management systems. - Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to rack software and integration. - Collaborate with hardware engineers, ODMs, and ISVs to define software requirements and ensure compatibility. - Support firmware and OS deployment across server racks in bare-metal environments. Preferred Qualifications - 5+ years of experience in DevOps, infrastructure automation, or hardware-related software development. - Proficiency in Python, C++, and shell scripting. - Experience with Redfish, IPMI, SNMP, and other hardware management protocols. - Familiarity with DCIM tools (e.g., Foreman, Ansible). - Strong understanding of networking, server hardware, and Linux/Windows OS environments. - Excellent problem-solving, communication, and documentation skills. - Experience with OpenRMC and rack-scale firmware integration. - Knowledge of container orchestration (Kubernetes, Docker). - Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and hybrid deployments. - Background in AI/ML infrastructure or accelerator-based systems. - Experience with monitoring tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack). Where you will be working Cork has a proud reputation as Ireland's second largest economic engine and is now one of the Top 20 location choices in Europe with 39,000 people being employed by over 170 overseas companies. There is growing diversity in the region with people from many nationalities relocating to Cork, relishing the opportunity to work and live in a location that offers an excellent quality of life. Cork airport provides access to almost 50 international destinations including transatlantic routes. Equal Opportunities We are an Equal Opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any protected classification. What’s on Offer Apart from working in an open, relaxed and collaborative space, you will enjoy: - Salary, stock and performance related bonus - Maternity/Paternity Leave - Employee stock purchase scheme - Matching pension scheme - Education Assistance - Relocation and immigration support (if needed) - Life, Medical, Income and Travel Insurance - Subsidised memberships for physical and mental well-being - Bicycle purchase scheme - Employee run clubs, including running, football, chess, badminton and more Minimum Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 2+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience. OR Master’s degree with 1+ year of Software Engineering or related work experience. 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