Staff Engineer, Digital Infrastructure: Kubernetes & AI Factory

Shield; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

ShieldAI in London seeks a senior software professional to join a small engineering team. You will integrate and operate our AI training factory, deploy updates, and coordinate with autonomy groups to meet demanding requirements across isolated environments.

The role emphasizes cloud engineering, Kubernetes, and C++/Python support on Linux systems, with on-site work in the London office. Demonstrated collaboration, reliability, and problem-solving are essential.

Qualifications

• Typically requires 7+ years with a Bachelor's, or 6+ with MS, or 4+ with a PhD, or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years experience with cloud computing and Kubernetes.
• Experience supporting C++ or Python applications.
• Solid Linux/Unix networking and application design understanding.
• BS/MS in CS or equivalent.
• Strong teamwork, reliability and good communication.
• Experience debugging distributed systems.
• Experience with automation tooling (Ansible, Chef, Puppet).
• Onsite London office availability.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with a small team of engineers and admins.
• Integrate AI training factory/tooling on new hardware.
• Deliver software updates and manage configurations across isolated environments.
• Maintain reliable operation of the AI training factory and tools.
• Coordinate with autonomy teams to meet requirements.
• Tackle challenging, high-impact problems.

Skills

Cloud computing

Kubernetes

C++/Python

Linux networking

Automation tooling

Team player

Education

BS/MS in CS or equivalent

Tools

Ansible

Chef

Puppet

Job description

ShieldAI in London seeks a senior software professional to join a small engineering team. You will integrate and operate our AI training factory, deploy updates, and coordinate with autonomy groups to meet demanding requirements across isolated environments.

The role emphasizes cloud engineering, Kubernetes, and C++/Python support on Linux systems, with on-site work in the London office. Demonstrated collaboration, reliability, and problem-solving are essential.