Principal Software Engineer, DevOps (AI)

TL;DR

Principal Software Engineer, DevOps (AI): Designing and operating an off-device platform for edge AI data ingestion and processing with an accent on hybrid cloud/on-premises infrastructure and scalability. Focus on architecting resilient systems, automating cloud resources with Terraform, and optimizing Kubernetes for AI workloads.

Location: Remote (Must be based in the United States)

Salary: $180,000 – $210,000

Company

An NVIDIA-backed edge AI company specializing in power utilization visibility for electric grids and data centers.

What you will do

• Lead the design and maintenance of scalable systems across AWS and on-premises environments.
• Oversee the deployment and management of containerized applications using Kubernetes.
• Automate the provisioning and management of cloud resources using Terraform.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to build and maintain CI/CD pipelines.
• Monitor system performance and uptime to ensure established SLOs are met.
• Mentor engineers and drive the adoption of DevOps best practices and reliability culture.

Requirements

• 8+ years of development experience in platform engineering, SRE, or distributed systems.
• Strong proficiency in Kubernetes and AWS services and architecture.
• Hands-on experience with Terraform for infrastructure automation.
• Experience designing and operating infrastructure across hybrid cloud and on-premises environments.
• Must be based in the United States.
• Willingness to travel up to 20% of the time.

Nice to have

• Experience supporting MLOps platforms or AI workload scheduling using Kubernetes.
• Knowledge of Apache Spark for large-scale data processing.
• Proficiency with SQL and NoSQL database technologies.
• Understanding of networking concepts and security best practices.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive compensation with stock options and employer-match 401k.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Flexible work environment with flexible paid time off.
• Collaborative culture with a strong focus on mentorship and growth opportunities.