OS / K8s Systems Engineer

Details

• Zero-to-cluster automation Build workflows that take new hardware from unprovisioned to fully operational cluster.
• Provisioning systems Design PXE-based or equivalent systems for imaging and lifecycle management.
• Reproducible infrastructure — Ensure clusters deploy consistently across data centers.
• Own the end-to-end automation of cluster bring-up and lifecycle management.
• Build and maintain OS images, provisioning systems, and configuration pipelines.
• Deploy and operate cluster orchestration platforms (Kubernetes, Slurm, or similar).
• Design systems for reproducibility across sites and hardware generations.
• Automate upgrades, rollouts, and failure recovery.
• Optimize system performance, including GPU utilization and networking.
• Partner with hardware and network teams to validate and improve system behavior.
• Experience building and operating automated infrastructure systems.
• Strong programming skills (e.g., Python, Go, or similar).
• Deep familiarity with Linux systems, including boot processes, drivers, and performance.
• Experience with provisioning systems (PXE, imaging, configuration management).
• Experience with Kubernetes.
• Strong debugging skills across system layers (hardware → OS → network).
• Experience working with GPU or high-performance workloads is a plus.
• Competitive compensation, including meaningful equity.
• 100% coverage of medical, dental, and vision insurance for employee and dependents
• Flexible PTO policy including company wide Winter Break (our offices are closed from Christmas Eve to New Year's Day!)
• Paid parental leave
• Fertility and family-building stipend through Carrot
• Company-facilitated 401(k)
• Exposure to a variety of ML startups, offering unparalleled learning and networking opportunities.