System Engineer 5

Job-ID: 413130Sector: Technology and ITLocation: Redmond, WAContract: ContractPosted: 2026-10-06Deadline: 0001-01-01Our client, Engineering Infrastructure & Systems Research is seeking a System Engineer 5 to join their team. As a System Engineer 5, you will be part of the Applications Dev & Test organization supporting a small, high-impact research engineering team building a new micro-VM platform optimized for low-latency, high-density agentic workloads. The ideal candidate will have strong Linux fundamentals, a track record of CI/CD and automation, and the ability to troubleshoot complex infrastructure issues which will align successfully in the organization.Job Title:System Engineer 5Location:Redmond, WA (Onsite)Pay Range: $73.27 - $78.92What's the Job?Provision and manage multi-platform cloud compute environments to support engineering and testing needs. Automate environment configuration to reduce setup overhead and keep infrastructure friction low. Own benchmarking infrastructure for VM lifecycle measurements, including boot latency, snapshot/restore, teardown, memory footprint, and throughput. Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines and automated build/test/validation workflows across project repositories. Investigate performance or test regressions and improve validation reliability through reproducible experiments.What's Needed?3+ years of Linux systems administration and OS-level troubleshooting experience. 3+ years of CI/CD, test infrastructure, and engineering automation experience. 3+ years of systems/infrastructure engineering experience, including virtualization, cloud compute environments, and scripting. Strong open-source/GitHub track record demonstrating technical work and measurable contributions. Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering (required).What's in it for me?Meaningful ownership of infrastructure that directly unblocks engineering velocity and validation confidence. Opportunity to work closely with a senior research engineering team transitioning from prototype to production hardening. Hands-on impact on benchmarking and CI/CD systems that support low-latency, high-density agentic workloads. Clear success criteria focused on stable pipelines, reproducible benchmarking, and reduced manual environment setup. A role on the critical path where your systems work shapes outcomes across multiple product lines.Upon completion of waiting period consultants are eligible for:Medical and Prescription Drug Plans Dental Plan Vision Plan Health Savings Account Health Flexible Spending Account Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account Supplemental Life Insurance Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance Business Travel Insurance 401(k), Plus Match Weekly PayIf this is a role that interests you and you'd like to learn more, click apply now and a recruiter will be in touch with you to discuss this great opportunity. We look forward to speaking with you!About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of: Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells.ManpowerGroup (NYSE: MAN), the leading global workforce solutions company, helps organizations transform in a fast-changing world of work by sourcing, assessing, developing, and managing the talent that enables them to win. We develop innovative solutions for hundreds of thousands of organizations every year, providing them with skilled talent while finding meaningful, sustainable employment for millions of people across a wide range of industries and skills. Our expert family of brands – Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells – creates substantial value for candidates and clients across more than 75 countries and territories and has done so for over 70 years. We are recognized consistently for our diversity - as a best place to work for Women, Inclusion, Equality and Disability and in 2023 ManpowerGroup was named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for the 14th year - all confirming our position as the brand of choice for in-demand talent.