Software Engineering - Infrastructure at Voltai – Menlo Park, California

About VoltaiVoltai is the leading AI company building agentic systems and frontier foundation models for semiconductor and electronics design. Backed by Sequoia Capital, we’re putting AI in the hands of hardware engineers in over 70% of the world’s largest semiconductor and electronics companies to have effortless control over their next-generation chip and board designs, powering the future of automotive, industrial automation, consumer electronics, IoT, and semiconductor manufacturing.
About the TeamOur founding team consists of IOI/IPhO olympiad medalists, Stanford professors, ex-CTO of Synopsys, and our business leadership has scaled revenue in their previous companies to over $1.5bn. At Voltai, we are combining the world’s best talent in the intersection of software and hardware.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement scalable infrastructure solutions to support high-throughput applications, ensuring optimal performance and reliability
• Develop and manage CI/CD pipelines to automate the deployment process, reducing manual intervention and accelerating release cycles
• Optimize system performance through vertical and horizontal scaling strategies, effectively handling increased load and ensuring system stability
• Implement and manage container orchestration platforms, facilitating efficient deployment and management of microservices architectures
• Automate infrastructure provisioning and configuration, enhancing consistency and reducing the potential for human error
• Monitor system health and performance, setting up alerting mechanisms to proactively address issues and maintain uptime
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate infrastructure solutions seamlessly into the overall technology stack

Required Skillsets

• Proficiency in containerization and orchestration tools, such as Kubernetes and Docker, for deploying and managing applications at scale
• Experience with CI/CD tools like Argo CD, Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, or GitHub Actions, enabling automated testing and deployment workflows
• Strong scripting skills in languages like Bash or Python, facilitating automation of routine tasks and system configurations
• Familiarity with infrastructure as code (IaC) tools, such as Terraform, Pulumi, or CloudFormation, for managing and provisioning infrastructure resources
• Knowledge of monitoring and observability tools, including Prometheus, Chronosphere, Grafana, or Datadog, to track system performance and detect anomalies
• Understanding of networking concepts and load balancing techniques, ensuring efficient traffic distribution and system resilience
• Experience with cloud platforms, particularly AWS, leveraging services like ECS, S3, and Lambda to build scalable and cost-effective solutions
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail, with the ability to troubleshoot complex system issues and implement effective solutions

Bonus Points

• Some background in hardware/electronics, gained through professional, academic, or personal projects
• Contributions to open-source initiatives
• Experience thriving in a fast-paced, hyper-growth startup environment

Our Benefits

• Unlimited PTO: Recharge when you need it, no questions asked.
• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your dependents.
• Free Meals and Snacks: Daily lunches, dinners, and snacks in the office.
• Professional Growth: We invest in your continuous learning and offer opportunities to expand your skills.
• Visa Sponsorship: We welcome global talent and provide visa sponsorship to support qualified candidates.