ServiceNow

Staff Systems Engineer- Hyperscaler

ServiceNow$163K — $286K *
Information Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 8+ years related experience or equivalent education/experience (Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD)
  • Strong coding skills in Python, Go, or similar languages
  • Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure)
  • Proficient in Linux system administration
  • Background in automation tools like Puppet or Ansible
  • Experience in scripting and automation with a developer mindset
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with major cloud providers to facilitate migrations and new deployments
  • Design and validate new server SKUs with engineering teams
  • Implement tools to automate server configuration and deployment processes
  • Develop software integrations with cloud services for infrastructure automation
  • Automate processes for scaling server deployments using industry-standard tools
  • Diagnose and troubleshoot tier-3 customer performance issues
  • Act as the technical liaison for hyperscaler integration challenges

Benefits

  • Flexible spending accounts
  • 401(k) plan with company match
  • Employee stock purchase plan
  • Flexible time away policy
  • Family leave programs
Full Job Description
Company Description

It all started in sunny San Diego, California in 2004 when a visionary engineer, Fred Luddy, saw the potential to transform how we work. Fast forward to today - ServiceNow stands as a global market leader, bringing innovative AI-enhanced technology to over 8,100 customers, including 85% of the Fortune 500®. Our intelligent cloud-based platform seamlessly connects people, systems, and processes to empower organizations to find smarter, faster, and better ways to work. But this is just the beginning of our journey. Join us as we pursue our purpose to make the world work better for everyone.

Job Description

The Cloud Advancement Team (CAT) is a highly dynamic, technically advanced group focused on enabling customers' transition to hyperscaler cloud environments such as AWS, Azure, and GCP. Whether supporting net-new deployments or migrating existing services, CAT ensures optimal performance across infrastructure layers. This team serves as the frontline for system performance and hardware validation within the hyperscalers, driving innovation in server SKUs (CPU, memory, storage), working with Azure on integration issues, and collaborating with internal teams to ensure the service is scalable and supportable.

CAT is not a traditional operations or ticket-handling team; instead, it's a hybrid group with deep engineering focus. The team is responsible for designing and validating hardware configurations, developing automation for deployment, and debugging complex infrastructure issues across hyperscale environments. Every day brings a new challenge - from scaling deployments to investigating deep system-level bugs - making this team ideal for problem solvers and cloud-savvy engineers.

What you get to do in this role:
  • Collaborate with cloud providers (Azure, AWS, GCP) to support migrations and new deployments.
  • Design, test, and validate new server SKUs in partnership with Technical Account Managers and engineering teams.
  • Build tools and automation to streamline server configuration, validation, and deployment processes before hand-off to Quality Engineering (QE) testing.
  • Design and develop software integrations with cloud services and internal APIs to support automation of infrastructure operations.
  • Automate server deployment and scaling processes using tools such as Puppet, Ansible, and Git.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve tier-3 customer performance issues with a strong emphasis on debugging and root cause analysis.
  • Act as a technical point of contact for hyperscaler integration issues, particularly for database nodes and performance validation.
  • Balance short-term customer-driven priorities with long-term capacity planning and automation improvements


Qualifications

To be successful in this role you have:
  • Experience in leveraging or critically thinking about how to integrate AI into work processes, decision-making, or problem-solving. This may include using AI-powered tools, automating workflows, analyzing AI-driven insights, or exploring AI's potential impact on the function or industry.
  • Typically requires a minimum of 8 years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree; or 6 years and a Master's degree; or a PhD with 3 years experience; or equivalent experience.
  • Strong hands-on software engineering experience or infrastructure software development experience, with strong proficiency in Python, Go, or similar languages.
  • Working knowledge of hyperscaler (GCP, AWS, or Azure)
  • Proficient in Linux system administration and debugging.
  • Experience with infrastructure automation tools (Puppet, Ansible).
  • Solid scripting and automation skills with a developer mindset.
  • Familiarity with Git and code-based deployment workflows.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment where priorities shift frequently.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills, curiosity, and ability to work without a predefined solution path.

Nice to Have:
  • Knowledge of ServiceNow platform.
  • Experience writing infrastructure tests or using test frameworks in a dev-oriented capacity.
  • Background working on developer platforms, DevOps tooling, or internal automation systems.
  • Exposure to infrastructure-as-code tools (Terraform, Ansible) from a software-centric perspect

JV20

For positions in this location, we offer a base pay of $163,600 - $286,300, plus equity (when applicable), variable/incentive compensation and benefits. Sales positions generally offer a competitive On Target Earnings (OTE) incentive compensation structure. Please note that the base pay shown is a guideline, and individual total compensation will vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, competencies, and work location. We also offer health plans, including flexible spending accounts, a 401(k) Plan with company match, ESPP, matching donations, a flexible time away plan and family leave programs. Compensation is based on the geographic location in which the role is located and is subject to change based on work location.

Additional Information

Work Personas

We approach our distributed world of work with flexibility and trust. Work personas (flexible, remote, or required in office) are categories that are assigned to ServiceNow employees depending on the nature of their work and their assigned work location. Learn more here. To determine eligibility for a work persona, ServiceNow may confirm the distance between your primary residence and the closest ServiceNow office using a third-party service.

Equal Opportunity Employer

ServiceNow is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin or nationality, ancestry, age, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, veteran status, or any other category protected by law. In addition, all qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with legal requirements.

Accommodations

We strive to create an accessible and inclusive experience for all candidates. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or are unable to use this online application and need an alternative method to apply, please contact [email protected] for assistance.

Export Control Regulations

For positions requiring access to controlled technology subject to export control regulations, including the U.S. Export Administration Regulations (EAR), ServiceNow may be required to obtain export control approval from government authorities for certain individuals. All employment is contingent upon ServiceNow obtaining any export license or other approval that may be required by relevant export control authorities.

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About ServiceNow

ServiceNow provides cloud-based solutions that define, structure, manage, and automate services for enterprise operations in North America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, the Asia Pacific, and other countries. The company offers service management solutions, including incident, problem, change, request, and cost management as well as service catalogs; and IT, HR, facilities, and field service management solutions. It also provides IT operations management solutions covering service mapping, delivery, and assurance solutions; business management solutions such as financial management, project portfolio suite, vendor performance management, and performance analytics as well as governance, risk, and compliance; and application development services.

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At ServiceNow, your career trajectory is filled with boundless opportunities. We support your growth with robust training programs, leadership development courses, and access to global challenges. Whether you are looking for an internship, full-time position, or leadership role, ServiceNow equips you with the tools to excel.

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Size
16,881 employees
Market Cap
$76.5 billion
Industry
Net Income
$118.5 million
Founded
2004
5 Year Trend
+33.5%
Revenue
$4.5 billion
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