Apptronik is building robots for the real world to improve human quality of life and to help solve the ever-increasing labor shortage problem. Our team has been building some of the most advanced robots on the planet for years, dating back to the DARPA Robotics Challenge. We apply our expertise across the full robotics stack to some of the most important and impactful problems our society faces, and expect our products and technology to change the world for the better. We value passion, creativity, and collaboration to help us overcome existing technological barriers in the industry to create truly innovative products.
You will join a team developing state-of-the-art general-purpose robots designed to operate in human spaces and with human tools. It is designed to work alongside humans, mobilize to human spaces, and manipulate the world around it.
As a Senior DevOps Engineer, you will design, implement, and maintain the core infrastructure that powers our robotics platforms. You will work closely with robotics engineers, software developers, and IT specialists to ensure that our systems are reliable, scalable, and optimized for a high-performance, fast-paced environment. This role requires a blend of technical expertise in cloud technologies, container orchestration, networking, and programming within a robotics ecosystem.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES or KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
- CI/CD Pipelines: Create and maintain CI/CD pipelines to ensure efficient and reliable code delivery across all environments.
- Kubernetes: Maintain Kubernetes clusters for managing robotic applications and services. Be comfortable deploying applications in Kubernetes.
- ROS (Robot Operating System): Collaborate with robotics engineers to manage and deploy systems in a Robot Operating System (ROS) environment.
- Containerization: Develop and manage containerized applications using Docker and ensure seamless deployment and scaling within Kubernetes environments.
- Cloud Infrastructure: Build scalable, secure, and cost-effective infrastructure on cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
- Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Develop and manage IaC scripts (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation, or Ansible) for automating deployments and infrastructure provisioning.
- Monitoring and Reliability: Implement monitoring, logging, and alerting solutions to maintain high system reliability and performance.
- Object-Oriented Programming (OOP): Use strong OOP principles to develop and maintain custom DevOps tools and solutions as needed.
- Collaboration in a High-Pace Environment: Work closely with multidisciplinary teams to ensure smooth integration of DevOps practices in a fast-moving robotics ecosystem.
SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS:
- Expertise with ROS (Robot Operating System) and robotic application deployment.
- Proficiency in Kubernetes (deployment, scaling, monitoring).
- Proficiency with containerization technologies like Docker and integrating them with Kubernetes.
- Proficiency in networking in Linux and cloud environments.
- Hands-on experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, GCP, or Azure.
- Proficiency in Infrastructure as Code tools (Terraform, CloudFormation, or Ansible).
- Proven experience creating and managing CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Bitbucket, GitLab CI, or GitHub Actions).
- Strong programming skills with a focus on object-oriented programming (C++, Python).
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with shifting priorities.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
- B.S. degree (or equivalent) in Computer Science or related field.
- 5+ years of professional experience in DevOps or Site Reliability Engineering.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
- Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times
- Vision to read printed materials and a computer screen
- Hearing and speech to communicate
Perks:
- Competitive salary w/ benefits
- Highly motivating equity incentive package
- Flexible work hours policy
- Professional development opportunities
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 401k plan
*This is a direct hire. Please, no outside Agency solicitations.
Apptronik provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
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