At Wasabi, we’re a proven collection of pioneers, visionaries and disruptive doers. We see things differently than our competitors, and we make our mark in the industry by challenging the norm and delivering the unexpected and improbable. We’re a fast-growing company taking the Cloud Storage industry by storm and recognized as one of the best places to work in Boston.
Wasabi hot cloud storage is a new class and category of cloud storage, breaking all traditional barriers and boundaries of storage with a disruptive value proposition of being 1/5th the cost of AWS S3, faster than the competition, with no fees for egress or API request and delivered as a single-tier solution. Cloud storage has never been so simple, so fast and so inexpensive. It’s all part of our vision to make cloud storage the next great global utility, just like electricity.
Role Description: Senior Supplier Engineer
Role Purpose:
We are seeking an experienced Senior Supplier Engineer to join our team in the Boston area. In this role, you will play a key part in managing our outsourced integration model, ensuring the highest standards of quality and performance in the assemblies that power our cutting-edge cloud storage solutions.
*Principals Only. No Recruiters.
Responsibilities:
- Supplier Relationship Management: Cultivate and maintain strong technical relationships with hardware component suppliers and integration partners.
- Quality Assurance: Implement and maintain quality control processes to guarantee the reliability and performance of computer hardware used in our cloud storage services.
- Continuous Improvement: Drive ongoing improvements in manufacturing processes, collaborating with integration partners to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and optimize production.
- Collaboration: Work cross-functionally with Engineering, Operations, and Supply Chain teams to ensure seamless integration of hardware components into the assembly and testing of cloud storage infrastructure by our integration partners.
- Problem Resolution: Act as the initial point of contact for escalated technical issues with integration sites. Monitor and address day-to-day issues, lead investigations, and implement corrective actions to address root causes.
- Configuration Management: Create, update, and maintain all data and documentation required to build and test hardware intended for the cloud.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
- 7+ years of relevant experience in supplier engineering or a related field, with a focus on computer hardware for cloud services. Understanding of the data center environment.
- In-depth knowledge of computer hardware components, manufacturing processes, and quality control methodologies.
- Proven experience in working with and managing technical relationships with global suppliers.
- Strong project management skills, with a track record of successful execution and delivery in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to analyze complex technical issues and provide innovative solutions with a "can-do" attitude.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey technical information to diverse audiences.
Wasabi Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.
Top Skills
What We Do
Wasabi provides simple and affordable hot cloud storage for businesses all over the world. It enables organizations to store and instantly access an unlimited amount of data with no complex tiers or egress or API fees, delivering predictable costs that save money and industry leading security and performance businesses can count on. Trusted by customers worldwide, Wasabi has been recognized as one of technology’s fastest-growing and most visionary companies. Created by Carbonite co-founders and cloud storage pioneers David Friend and Jeff Flowers, Wasabi is a privately held company based in Boston. Wasabi is a Proud Partner of the Boston Red Sox, and the Official Cloud Storage Partner of Liverpool Football Club and the Boston Bruins.
In September 2022, Wasabi achieved unicorn status following $250M in funding. To date, Wasabi has raised over $500M at a $1.1B valuation.
As leaders in our community, Wasabi strives to always inspire by example and give to those who are most in need. We team up with our partners in a purposeful way to create corporate social responsibility initiatives that will make a true impact in a way that is authentic to who we are. Our community engagement programs include Veteran Support like the Run to Home Base, Female Empowerment, Educational Opportunities, Non-Profit Storage Donations, and more. We also created a unique music and arts CSR program to bring the power of music and the arts to those who need it worldwide. The Red Hot Beats program launched with our partners at the Liverpool Football Club Foundation promotes mental health and wellness through music therapy for young people in the Liverpool area. Meanwhile our founding partnership of the MGM Music Hall at Fenway supports arts access, education, and opportunity for students and emerging artists in New England.
Why Work With Us
At Wasabi, we know that product alone does not make a company. We empower our employees to thrive by prioritizing their personal lives with unparalleled flexibility. As a result, they bring remarkable enthusiasm to their careers at Wasabi.
We have team members from every corner of the globe, including the US, Europe, Asia, and Australia!
Gallery
Wasabi Technologies Offices
Hybrid Workspace
Employees engage in a combination of remote and on-site work.
Wasabi has a full remote work policy. However it maintains its corporate office at 75 Arlington Street in Boston and encourages employees to use it when they need to - whether for collaboration, client meetings, or simply a change of scenery.