Systems Engineer - Open Source Lab
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Oregon State University
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Full-Time
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Position Information Job Title Systems Engineer - Open Source Lab
Appointment Type Student Employee
Job Location Corvallis
Position Appointment Percent 100
Appointment Basis 12
Pay Method Hourly
Pay Period 16th - 15th of the following month
Pay Date Last working day of the month
Remote or Hybrid option? Min Hourly Rate $15.05 (Standard); $14.05 (Non-Urban); $16.30 (Portland Metro)
Max Hourly Rate $21.50 (Standard); $21.00 (Non-Urban); $22.00 (Portland Metro)
Position Summary This recruitment will be used to fill up to four (4) part-time (a maximum of 20 hours per week during an academic term) Systems Engineer positions for the School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at Oregon State University (OSU). Being able to over this summer is a requirement for this position.
This position:
Involves working on the infrastructure that powers much of the world's open source ecosystem. A Systems Engineer is responsible for racking, deploying, maintaining and designing various parts of our server infrastructure. Interacts with themunity and clients via email, Slack, Matrix and IRC daily on tasks like troubleshooting issues and deploying new services. Transferable Skill Development OSU ismitted to ensuring students are prepared for success after graduation through intentional skill development as student employees. Thepetencies students develop while working at OSU are defined by the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) as the essential skills employers seek in their hires. In this position, students learn and build vital career-readiness skills in the primary areas below: Teamwork, Technology, and Career & Self-Development Position Duties This is a pooled posting. That means it will stay open for several months and we will pull applicants from the "pool" for interviews as openings occur, until the closing date, and possibly beyond. Some SysEng are needed to start soon and then potentially more in theing months to meet client needs. 55% - Deploy and maintain infrastructure including servers, workstations, and network equipment using configuration management tools (Chef). Plan for future growth, maintain Linux servers, databases, backups, web sites, code repositories, and other development tools used by our hosted partners. Work directly with hosted partners to architect their environments and respond to support/change requests. Document procedures and maintain server/software inventory. 20% - Work with the Open Sourcemunity, other hosted partners and developers at the OSL to determine needs. This will involve working with vendors on procurement, designing systems in support of developers and providing oversight on systems issues both in the OSL and the Open Sourcemunity. Meet with customers and evaluate their needs in relation to hosted applications and services. Explain possible solutions in non-technical terms. Continually work with customers through all stages of design, implementation, and ongoing maintenance. 20% - Work with fellow students to review existing and new code for readability, quality, and correctness. Write automated tests to ensure quality of codebase. Continually improve existing codebase and update to latest standards and styles. 5% - Develop skills in support of primary job functions. Research new tools and methods. Consult with others in the industry to learn about emerging technologies. and collaborate with other members of the OSUputingmunity and beyond. Minimum Qualifications Full Employment Eligibility Requirements can be found : hr.oregonstate.edu/student-employment-manual/500-employment-eligibility-requirements Must be academically enrolled in a high school,munity college, or university and pursuing a program or course of study Must meet Academic Standing Requirements; students on academic suspension are not eligible for employment Must meet the applicable minimal enrollment standard High School student: Regularly enrolled in a high school or participating in a home-schooling program Undergraduate and post-baccalaureate student: 6 credit hours per term Undergraduate international student: 12 credit hours per term• Graduate student officially admitted toGraduate School:
5 credit hours per term Graduate international student officially admitted toGraduate School:
9 credit hours per term•International students may be allowed to carry fewer hours than specified above and still be considered "full-time" by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). A reduced course load is approved by the Office of International Services (OIS), and must be provided to the Student Employment Center.Additional Required Qualifications Must have:
Basic experience using Linux on themand line including installing Linux, installing packages and deploying basic services for fun and play (i.e. Samba, Apache, etc). A basic understanding of how Linux works and the basics of operating systems. Experience using git and Github or Gitlab workflows. Ability to work well in a team. Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to learn quickly. This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; tfore, the incumbent must successfullyplete a Criminal History Check and be determined to be position qualified as per OSU Standard 576-055-0000 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in Youth Programs may have additional Criminal History Checks every 2 years. Preferred (Special) Qualifications Experience with the Ruby language, or other similar scripting languages. Experience with using a configuration management tool (i.e., Chef, Ansible, Puppet). A passion for helping the worldwide open sourcemunity. Being able to lift 30-50 pounds at times for racking servers. Working Conditions / Work Schedule Working Conditions / Work Schedule Typical work schedule is at least two-hour-consecutive periods between 8am - 6pm, Monday-Friday. This is a hybrid position allowing for either remote or on-site work—negotiable with your supervisor. Posting Detail Information Posting NumberP13099SE
Number of Vacancies 4 Anticipated Appointment Begin Date 05/18/2026 Anticipated Appointment End Date Posting Date 04/17/2026 Full Consideration Date Closing Date 08/31/2026 Indicate how you intend to recruit for this search Competitive / Student - open to ALL qualified/eligible students Special Instructions to Applicants When ing you will be required to attach the following electronic documents: A Resume A Cover Letter indicating how your qualifications and experience have prepared you for this position For additional information please contact: jobsosuosl We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability, protected veteran, and other protected status. This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; tfore, the incumbent must successfullyplete a Criminal History Check and be determined to be position qualified as per OSU Standard 576-055-0000 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in Youth Programs may have additional Criminal History Checks every 2 years. OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public prior to hire.Reminder:
This is a pooled posting. That means it will stay open for several months and we will pull applicants from the "pool" for interviews as openings occur, until the closing date, and possibly beyond. Some SysEng are needed to start soon and then potentially more in theing months to meet client needs.Note:
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