Senior DevOps Engineer - Verdant Robotics : Job Details

Senior DevOps Engineer [Hayward, CA]

Join us at Verdant Robotics as we revolutionize agriculture through robotics and AI. We use computer vision and machine learning to understand every part of every plant at a massive scale -- and with automated robotics, we close the loop and act on that information in real-time. Our unique digital-twin and mm-accurate spraying technology unlock phenomenal increases in productivity and efficiency - helping farmers grow more profitability with fewer inputs, realizing savings from day one.

As a Senior DevOps Engineer, you will collaborate closely with the CPO and the Software team. Your responsibilities will include managing and optimizing our AWS infrastructure, overseeing the deployment pipeline for our robotic products, and enhancing our in-office IT systems. You will ensure efficient deployment processes using saltstack, Python, and industry standard software tooling, and contribute to improvements in our data management and automation workflows.

Our core technology empowers farmers to grow more profitable food. Together with our partners, we are building environmentally friendly, sustainable, and highly productive farms. Our office is located in Hayward, CA, about 25-30 mins average commute from most places in the Bay Area. We offer competitive pay and a great team environment.

The Role: Senior DevOps Engineer

Reporting to: CPO

Location: on-site, in-person

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and optimize AWS infrastructure to ensure high availability and scalability.
• Oversee in-office IT operations, including network management and system provisioning.
• Maintain CI/CD pipelines to streamline deployments to our robotic products.
• Automate infrastructure provisioning and management using saltstack.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of DevOps practices.
• Monitor system performance and troubleshoot issues to maintain system reliability.
• Lead initiatives to improve system security and compliance.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of professional experience in DevOps, cloud management, or related fields.
• Proficiency in Python for scripting and automation tasks.
• Strong experience with AWS services, including EC2, S3, Route 53, and IAM.
• Familiarity with Linux operating systems and system administration.
• Experience with CI/CD workflows such as GitHub Actions or similar.
• Knowledge of infrastructure as code (IaC) tools such as saltstack.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to manage complex projects independently.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively.

Email your resume to [email protected]

Verdant Robotics provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.