Platform Engineer (Robotics)

TL;DR

Platform Engineer (DevOps/Robotics): Architecting and operating scalable compute infrastructure for autonomous vehicle simulation and testing with an accent on hybrid cloud solutions and Kubernetes orchestration. Focus on designing elastic compute systems, implementing high-performance networking, and optimizing GPU clusters for ML training.

Location: United States (Employment eligibility verification required)

Salary: $113,000 - $172,000 USD

Company

hirify.global is developing cutting-edge autonomous unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) for defense and aerospace.

What you will do

• Design and implement auto-scaling compute infrastructure using AWS and on-premises GPU/CPU clusters.
• Orchestrate thousands of concurrent simulations using Kubernetes and job scheduling systems.
• Build CI/CD pipelines for automated simulation testing and distributed parameter sweeps.
• Develop infrastructure as code (IaC) and GitOps workflows for reproducible deployments.
• Implement secure network architectures, VPCs, and hybrid cloud connectivity (VPN, Direct Connect).
• Monitor and optimize system performance, reliability, and cost efficiency.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent industry experience.
• 2-5+ years of experience in platform engineering, DevOps, or SRE roles.
• Strong proficiency with Kubernetes and cloud computing platforms.
• Deep knowledge of Linux system administration and networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, VPN).
• Experience with scripting (Python, Bash) and building CI/CD pipelines.
• Must be eligible to work in the United States (E-Verify).

Nice to have

• Experience with robotics middleware (ROS/ROS2) or simulation platforms.
• Knowledge of GPU computing and accelerated workload management.
• Background in MLOps or machine learning infrastructure.
• Experience with aerospace/defense security compliance.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401k with company match.
• 4 weeks of paid time off and 12 annual company holidays.
• Opportunity to work on next-generation autonomous flight systems in a collaborative environment.