Server Automation Specialist Remote

About the job Mercor connects elite creative and technical talent with leading AI research labs. Headquartered in San Francisco, our investors include Benchmark , General Catalyst , Peter Thiel , Adam D'Angelo , Larry Summers , and Jack Dorsey . Position: Systems Engineer Type: Contract Compensation: $70–$100/hour Location: Remote Role Responsibilities Develop back-end services and workflows for fleet management and full server lifecycle, including network boot , firmware updates , and OS provisioning . Create out-of-band server management tools in a multi-vendor environment, focusing on state management and telemetry collection. Write and review code, test changes on hardware, and automate testing processes. Troubleshoot end-to-end issues in provisioning, firmware updates, and network boot processes. Qualifications Must-Have 3+ years of experience in TCP/IP network fundamentals . Proficiency in Linux systems and server systems management. Experience in troubleshooting server network boot processes from both network and server perspectives. Skills in coding and scripting automation using Python , Go , Rust , Bash , or Ruby . Experience with automating management of large fleets of server hardware using Redfish or IPMI . Proven troubleshooting analytics of server/systems architecture and components. Familiarity with Kubernetes , Docker , and/or cloud deployment technologies. Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a relevant field. Preferred Linux/TCP/IP certification . Compensation & Legal Hourly contractor , Paid weekly via Stripe Connect . Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete) Upload resume AI interview based on your resume Submit form Resources & Support For details about the interview process and platform information, please check: https://talent.docs.mercor.com/welcome/welcome For any help or support, reach out to: support@mercor.com PS: Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity.