Software Engineer, DevOps

About The Company
Utilidata is a rapidly expanding NVIDIA-backed edge AI company dedicated to enhancing visibility and control over power utilization in energy-intensive infrastructure such as electric grids and data centers. Leveraging cutting-edge technology, the company develops innovative solutions that optimize energy consumption and improve operational efficiency. Its flagship distributed AI platform, powered by a custom NVIDIA module, is revolutionizing how utility companies manage and operate the grid edge, enabling more efficient energy distribution and utilization. Additionally, Utilidata's technology allows data centers to maximize compute capacity without increasing power provisioned, contributing to sustainable and cost-effective energy management. The company's commitment to innovation and excellence positions it as a leader in the intersection of AI, energy, and infrastructure technology.
About The Role
We are seeking a highly skilled DevOps Engineer to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will be instrumental in designing, building, and maintaining Utilidata’s off-device platform that ingests, processes, and serves data from edge AI devices. Your responsibilities will span across managing infrastructure both on-premises and in cloud environments, ensuring seamless integration between edge deployments and cloud-based data processing systems. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work on scalable, resilient, and secure systems that support analytics, operations, and machine learning workloads at scale. The DevOps Engineer will provide technical leadership by architecting infrastructure solutions, setting deployment standards, and mentoring team members. Collaboration with on-device and ML teams will be critical to ensure our platform remains robust, scalable, and well-instrumented. This role is fully remote, based in the United States, and involves working with distributed teams across the country to drive innovation and operational excellence.
Qualifications

• 8+ years of development experience, including extensive work in platform engineering, site reliability engineering (SRE), or distributed systems with senior or principal-level impact
• Proven experience designing and operating infrastructure across on-premises and cloud environments
• Strong expertise in container orchestration, particularly Kubernetes
• Proficiency with AWS cloud services and architecture design
• Hands-on experience with Terraform for infrastructure as code automation
• Familiarity with monitoring and observability tools such as Prometheus and Grafana
• Excellent problem-solving skills, leadership qualities, and meticulous attention to detail
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with a track record of driving technical outcomes
• Willingness to travel up to 20% as needed

Responsibilities

• Oversee the deployment, management, and scaling of containerized applications using Kubernetes to ensure high performance and availability
• Contribute to strategic planning for infrastructure evolution aligned with Data Center partner requirements
• Design, implement, and maintain scalable and reliable systems on AWS and/or on-premises environments
• Utilize Terraform to automate the provisioning and management of cloud infrastructure resources
• Monitor system performance, uptime, and reliability to meet and exceed service level objectives (SLOs)
• Support SOC2 security compliance standards for data handling and system security
• Mentor and guide team members in best practices for DevOps, fostering a culture of reliability and continuous improvement
• Automate operational tasks to improve efficiency and reduce manual intervention
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines for seamless deployment workflows
• Troubleshoot complex production issues, conduct root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions
• Participate in on-call rotations and incident response teams to ensure system stability and rapid resolution of issues
• Assist in capacity planning, performance tuning, and making informed technical decisions to support growth
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives for infrastructure and operational processes

Benefits

• Competitive salary range of $180,000 to $210,000, commensurate with experience and qualifications
• Stock options and other equity incentives
• Remote work flexibility within the United States
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans
• Employer-matched 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid time off and flexible work arrangements
• Opportunities for professional growth and development in a cutting-edge technology environment
• Inclusive and diverse workplace culture that values innovation and collaboration

Equal Opportunity
Utilidata is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable federal, state, or local laws. We believe in fostering a workplace that celebrates diversity, promotes equity, and provides equal opportunities for growth and success to all team members.