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Server Lab Technician / Engineer
The Role
UST is searching for a Server Lab Technician / Engineer to join our platform bring-up and debug team in Santa Clara. The role involves hands-on hardware assembly, system bring-up, firmware and OS configuration, and deep debug across hardware and software platforms.
What You’ll Do
- Assemble, configure, and test server hardware platforms for bring-up
- Install and configure operating systems (Linux, Windows, VMware) and drivers
- Perform BIOS, CPLD, FW, VR, and BMC installation and flashing, including chipset driver updates
- Connect systems to network environments using DHCP and static IP configurations
- Receive and investigate hardware and software issues reported by engineering teams
- Develop and implement debug tools and procedures to accelerate issue resolution
- Perform root cause analysis of hardware and software failures and document findings
- Work with engineers across firmware, hardware, and systems teams to debug and resolve platform issues
- Maintain detailed documentation of hardware and software configurations, debug activities, and results
- Train and mentor new engineers on debug procedures, tools, and platform setup
- Support customers by troubleshooting and resolving platform-level issues
- Stay current on emerging hardware, firmware, and software technologies
This position description identifies the responsibilities and tasks typically associated with the performance of the position. Other relevant essential functions may be required.
What You Need
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field experience
- 5+ years of experience in Data Center Server lab technician, validation, and debug
- Strong understanding of computer architecture, operating systems, and firmware
- Hands-on experience with Linux, Windows, and VMware OS installation and driver configuration
- Proficiency in firmware, BIOS, and BMC flashing and debug workflows
- Experience with debugging tools, triage techniques, and system validation practices
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and root cause analysis skills
- Ability to work independently in high-pressure environments while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams
- Strong communication skills and proven ability to quickly learn new technologies
- Familiarity with hardware assembly, racking, and stacking
- Ability to work full-time onsite in Santa Clara, CA, with 18/7 support coverage, including different shifts and weekends (40 hours/week); remote or hybrid work is not supported
- Comfort working in a high-noise environment; noise-cancelling equipment may be required
Location & Compensation
Role Location: Mountain View, California
Compensation Range: $38,000-$57,000
Compensation can differ depending on factors including but not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, education, and level of experience. UST provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired in various U.S. markets as set forth below.
Who We Are
Since 1999, UST has worked side by side with the world’s best companies to make a powerful impact through transformation. Headquartered in the United States, UST is powered by technology, driven by AI, inspired by people, and led by our purpose, we partner with our clients from design to operation. Our AI-driven digital solutions, proprietary platforms, engineering, R&D, products, and innovation ecosystem turn core challenges into impactful, disruptive business outcomes. With deep industry knowledge and a future-ready mindset, we infuse expertise, innovation, and agility into our clients’ organizations—delivering measurable value and positive lasting change for them, their customers, and communities around the world. Together, with 30,000+ employees in 30+ countries, we build for boundless impact—touching billions of lives in the process.
Benefits
Full-time, regular employees accrue a minimum of 10 days of paid vacation per year, receive 6 days of paid sick leave each year (pro-rated for new hires throughout the year), 10 paid holidays, and are eligible for paid bereavement leave and jury duty. They are eligible to participate in the Company’s 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer matching. They and their dependents residing in the US are eligible for medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as the following Company-paid Employee Only benefits: basic life insurance, accidental death and disability insurance, and short- and long-term disability benefits. Regular employees may purchase additional voluntary short-term disability benefits, and participate in a Health Savings Account (HSA) as well as a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for healthcare, dependent child care, and/or commuting expenses as allowable under IRS guidelines. Benefits offerings vary in Puerto Rico.
Part-time employees receive 6 days of paid sick leave each year (pro-rated for new hires throughout the year) and are eligible to participate in the Company’s 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer matching.
Full-time temporary employees receive 6 days of paid sick leave each year (pro-rated for new hires throughout the year) and are eligible to participate in the Company’s 401(k) program with employer matching. They and their dependents residing in the US are eligible for medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Part-time temporary employees receive 6 days of paid sick leave each year (pro-rated for new hires throughout the year).
All US employees who work in a state or locality with more generous paid sick leave benefits than specified here will receive the benefit of those sick leave laws.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
UST is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law. We will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with state and local laws and “fair chance” ordinances.
UST reserves the right to periodically redefine your roles and responsibilities based on the requirements of the organization and/or your performance.
Skills
Data Center Operations, Debugging, Issue Analysis, Infrastructure Support, BIOS, BMC, DHCP, Process Documentation, Operating Systems, Linux, VMware
Benefits
Compensation range: $38,000.00 to $57,000.00 per year
About UST
UST is a global digital transformation solutions provider. For more than 20 years, UST has worked side by side with the world’s best companies to make a real impact through transformation. Powered by technology, inspired by people and led by purpose, UST partners with their clients from design to operation. With deep domain expertise and a future-proof philosophy, UST embeds innovation and agility into their clients’ organizations. With over 30,000 employees in 30 countries, UST builds for boundless impact—touching billions of lives in the process.
Role description
Server Lab Technician / Engineer
The Role
UST is searching for a Server Lab Technician / Engineer to join our platform bring-up and debug team in Santa Clara. The role involves hands-on hardware assembly, system bring-up, firmware and OS configuration, and deep debug across hardware and software platforms.
What You’ll Do
- Assemble, configure, and test server hardware platforms for bring-up
- Install and configure operating systems (Linux, Windows, VMware) and drivers
- Perform BIOS, CPLD, FW, VR, and BMC installation and flashing, including chipset driver updates
- Connect systems to network environments using DHCP and static IP configurations
- Receive and investigate hardware and software issues reported by engineering teams
- Develop and implement debug tools and procedures to accelerate issue resolution
- Perform root cause analysis of hardware and software failures and document findings
- Work with engineers across firmware, hardware, and systems teams to debug and resolve platform issues
- Maintain detailed documentation of hardware and software configurations, debug activities, and results
- Train and mentor new engineers on debug procedures, tools, and platform setup
- Support customers by troubleshooting and resolving platform-level issues
- Stay current on emerging hardware, firmware, and software technologies
This position description identifies the responsibilities and tasks typically associated with the performance of the position. Other relevant essential functions may be required.
What You Need
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field experience
- 5+ years of experience in Data Center Server lab technician, validation, and debug
- Strong understanding of computer architecture, operating systems, and firmware
- Hands-on experience with Linux, Windows, and VMware OS installation and driver configuration
- Proficiency in firmware, BIOS, and BMC flashing and debug workflows
- Experience with debugging tools, triage techniques, and system validation practices
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and root cause analysis skills
- Ability to work independently in high-pressure environments while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams
- Strong communication skills and proven ability to quickly learn new technologies
- Familiarity with hardware assembly, racking, and stacking
- Ability to work full-time onsite in Santa Clara, CA, with 18/7 support coverage, including different shifts and weekends (40 hours/week); remote or hybrid work is not supported
- Comfort working in a high-noise environment; noise-cancelling equipment may be required
Location & Compensation
Role Location: Mountain View, California
Compensation Range: $38,000-$57,000
Compensation can differ depending on factors including but not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, education, and level of experience. UST provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired in various U.S. markets as set forth below.
Who We Are
Since 1999, UST has worked side by side with the world’s best companies to make a powerful impact through transformation. Headquartered in the United States, UST is powered by technology, driven by AI, inspired by people, and led by our purpose, we partner with our clients from design to operation. Our AI-driven digital solutions, proprietary platforms, engineering, R&D, products, and innovation ecosystem turn core challenges into impactful, disruptive business outcomes. With deep industry knowledge and a future-ready mindset, we infuse expertise, innovation, and agility into our clients’ organizations—delivering measurable value and positive lasting change for them, their customers, and communities around the world. Together, with 30,000+ employees in 30+ countries, we build for boundless impact—touching billions of lives in the process.
Benefits
Full-time, regular employees accrue a minimum of 10 days of paid vacation per year, receive 6 days of paid sick leave each year (pro-rated for new hires throughout the year), 10 paid holidays, and are eligible for paid bereavement leave and jury duty. They are eligible to participate in the Company’s 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer matching. They and their dependents residing in the US are eligible for medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as the following Company-paid Employee Only benefits: basic life insurance, accidental death and disability insurance, and short- and long-term disability benefits. Regular employees may purchase additional voluntary short-term disability benefits, and participate in a Health Savings Account (HSA) as well as a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for healthcare, dependent child care, and/or commuting expenses as allowable under IRS guidelines. Benefits offerings vary in Puerto Rico.
Part-time employees receive 6 days of paid sick leave each year (pro-rated for new hires throughout the year) and are eligible to participate in the Company’s 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer matching.
Full-time temporary employees receive 6 days of paid sick leave each year (pro-rated for new hires throughout the year) and are eligible to participate in the Company’s 401(k) program with employer matching. They and their dependents residing in the US are eligible for medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Part-time temporary employees receive 6 days of paid sick leave each year (pro-rated for new hires throughout the year).
All US employees who work in a state or locality with more generous paid sick leave benefits than specified here will receive the benefit of those sick leave laws.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
UST is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law. We will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with state and local laws and “fair chance” ordinances.
UST reserves the right to periodically redefine your roles and responsibilities based on the requirements of the organization and/or your performance.
Skills
Data Center Operations, Debugging, Issue Analysis, Infrastructure Support, BIOS, BMC, DHCP, Process Documentation, Operating Systems, Linux, VMware
Benefits
Compensation range: $38,000.00 to $57,000.00 per year
About UST
UST is a global digital transformation solutions provider. For more than 20 years, UST has worked side by side with the world’s best companies to make a real impact through transformation. Powered by technology, inspired by people and led by purpose, UST partners with their clients from design to operation. With deep domain expertise and a future-proof philosophy, UST embeds innovation and agility into their clients’ organizations. With over 30,000 employees in 30 countries, UST builds for boundless impact—touching billions of lives in the process.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Waiter
Document your hospitality credentials before applying
Gather proof of previous food handler certifications, responsible service of alcohol training, and tip-reporting records. PERM audits for food service roles often scrutinize work history, and organized documentation speeds up the employer's labor certification filing.
Target multi-location restaurant groups over independents
Restaurant groups with multiple U.S. locations are far more likely to have in-house HR teams familiar with PERM and I-140 filings. A standalone independent restaurant may want to sponsor you but lacks the infrastructure to execute the DOL recruitment process correctly.
Search for green card sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate
Migrate Mate filters job listings by employers with active green card sponsorship history for food service roles, saving you from applying to restaurants that have never filed a PERM. Focus your outreach on verified sponsors rather than cold applications.
Ask employers about their PERM recruitment timeline upfront
PERM requires employers to run a specific DOL-mandated recruitment process before filing, which takes several months. Confirm early whether the employer has already begun this process or is starting fresh, since that directly affects when your I-140 can be submitted.
Verify your offered wage against OFLC Wage Search data
PERM requires your employer to pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for the Waiter occupation in your work location. Cross-check your offer against the OFLC Wage Search before signing anything, because an underpaying offer will cause the labor certification to fail.
Check your O*NET occupation code matches your actual duties
USCIS and DOL classify Waiter roles using specific O*NET codes tied to job duties and skill level. If your employer lists duties that don't match the standard occupation profile, PERM applications face a higher audit risk, so review the O*NET description with your employer before filing.
Green Card Waiter: Frequently Asked Questions
Can a Waiter job qualify for an employment-based green card?
Yes. Waiter roles typically qualify under the EB-3 skilled worker or other worker category depending on the specific duties and requirements the employer defines in the PERM labor certification. The employer must demonstrate that no qualified U.S. worker is available for the position before DOL approves the certification and the I-140 petition moves forward.
How does PERM green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for a Waiter?
H-1B visas require a specialty occupation with a bachelor's degree minimum, which most Waiter roles don't meet, making H-1B sponsorship unavailable for this job title. EB-3 green card sponsorship through PERM has no annual lottery and leads to permanent residency rather than a temporary status. The process takes longer overall, often two to four years, but the outcome is a green card, not a renewable temporary visa.
Which type of restaurant employer is most likely to sponsor a Waiter for a green card?
Full-service restaurants, hotel dining operations, and multi-location restaurant groups are the most active EB-3 sponsors for Waiter roles. These employers have ongoing staffing needs and dedicated HR or legal teams that understand the PERM recruitment documentation requirements. Smaller independent restaurants rarely pursue PERM sponsorship because the administrative burden is significant without in-house support.
How can I find employers that sponsor green cards for Waiter jobs?
Migrate Mate lets you search specifically for Waiter job listings from employers with documented green card sponsorship history, so you're not guessing which restaurants have actually filed PERM applications before. Narrowing your search this way avoids wasting time applying to employers who have no familiarity with the EB-3 process or no intent to sponsor.
What happens to my green card case if I change restaurant employers mid-process?
Changing employers generally restarts the PERM process from the beginning, since the labor certification is employer-specific. If your I-140 has already been approved and your priority date is current or close, portability rules under AC21 may allow you to transfer the petition to a new employer in the same or similar occupation, but you should confirm your case status with an immigration attorney before making any job change.