AI Infrastructure Engineer

AMAX; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 145,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k)

Flexible spending account

Commuter benefits

Disability insurance

Job summary

AMAX in Fremont, CA is hiring for a hands-on infrastructure engineer to design, build, and operate on-prem infrastructure that mirrors a cloud environment for AI/ML workloads. You will own datacenter operations across compute, storage, networking, and automation, using Terraform/Terragrunt and Ansible to manage infrastructure as code.

You will deploy and secure the HashiCorp stack with Keycloak, implement observability with Prometheus and Grafana, and run Docker/Kubernetes workloads.

Qualifications

• Solid experience with infrastructure-as-code and configuration-as-code.
• Hands-on datacenter operations experience; not cloud-native.
• Working knowledge of networking fundamentals (VLANs, routing, firewalls, load balancers).
• Hands-on containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Proficiency with Git and standard version control workflows.
• Development/scripting skills to build internal tooling and automation.
• Comfort with hands-on datacenter/hardware work (cabling, rack/stack).

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and operate on-prem infrastructure that behaves like a cloud env for internal teams.
• Own datacenter and infrastructure operations: compute, storage, networking, and automation.
• Build and maintain Infrastructure-as-Code using Terraform (Terragrunt) and Ansible.
• Deploy, secure, and operate HashiCorp stack (Vault, Boundary) with Keycloak integration.
• Build observability with Prometheus, Grafana, and Alertmanager; deploy and manage Docker/Kubernetes workloads.
• Design networking infra: VLANs, routing, firewalls, and load balancers.
• Write scripts/tools to automate operational toil and contribute code where useful.
• Provide datacenter support for customers in the HostMax datacenter; rack/stack, cabling, troubleshooting.
• Participate in business-hours on-call rotation; engage in Jira/Confluence SDLC planning.
• Help define standards, runbooks, and best practices as the team grows.
• Develop and deploy AI infrastructure workloads on-prem (GPU scheduling, model serving infra, self-hosted tooling).

Skills

Infrastructure as Code

Configuration as Code

Networking fundamentals

Containerization

Git workflows

Scripting

Datacenter hardware

Tools

Terraform/Terragrunt

Ansible

Git

Docker

Kubernetes

Prometheus

Grafana

Alertmanager

Keycloak

Vault/Boundary

Job description

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and operate on-prem infrastructure that behaves like a cloud environment for internal teams, including AI/ML workloads
• Own datacenter and infrastructure operations: compute, storage, networking, and the automation layered on top
• Build and maintain Infrastructure-as-Code using Terraform (Terragrunt), Ansible, etc
• Deploy, secure, and operate our HashiCorp stack (Vault, Boundary) alongside identity/access via Keycloak
• Build and maintain observability with Prometheus, Grafana, and Alertmanager
• Deploy and manage containerized workloads via Docker and Kubernetes
• Design and maintain networking infrastructure: VLANs, routing, firewall rules, and load balancers
• Write scripts/tools (and contribute code where useful) to automate operational toil
• Provide general datacenter support for customers colocated in the HostMax datacenter — things like cabling, hardware swaps, rack/stack work, and basic troubleshooting
• Participate in business-hours (M-F) on-call rotation for customer and infrastructure support
• Participate in an SDLC/Scrum-based workflow, using Jira and Confluence for planning and documentation
• Help define standards, runbooks, and best practices as the team grows
• Development and deployment of AI infrastructure workloads on-prem (GPU scheduling, model serving infra, self-hosted AI tooling, etc.)

Requirements

• Solid experience with Infrastructure-as-Code and Configuration-as-Code
• Real-world on-prem/datacenter operations experience — this is explicitly not a cloud-native (AWS/GCP/Azure) role, though the environment is designed to feel cloud-like
• Working knowledge of networking fundamentals: VLANs, routing, firewalls, and load balancers
• Hands-on experience with containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Proficiency with Git and standard version control workflows
• Development/scripting skills sufficient to build internal tooling and automation (not just run existing playbooks)
• Comfort with hands-on datacenter/hardware work (cabling, rack/stack, hardware troubleshooting) in addition to infra engineering

The salary range offered for this position is between $1450,000 to $170,000 annually. The final compensation will be determined based on the candidate's qualifications and experience level.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k)
• Flexible spending account
• Commuter benefits
• Disability insurance

We also have a perfect location for all types of commuters: AMAX is located right between I-680 and I-880. Warm Springs/South Fremont BART station and bus stops are within a 10-minute walking distance. 5 grocery stores, 6+ coffee/tea places, and numerous restaurants within 1 mile. Feel free to try the delicious fusions or grab your daily groceries after work!

About AMAX

Established in 1979, AMAX is a globally recognized leader in GPU-accelerated IT infrastructure, specializing in transforming standard IT systems into advanced, high-performance computing solutions. Catering to industries such as AI, cloud computing, autonomous vehicles, and high-performance computing, AMAX has set benchmarks in innovation, including pioneering liquid-cooled HPC systems for the semiconductor industry. With a global footprint spanning North America, Europe, and Asia, AMAX offers end-to-end services from design and manufacturing to deployment. Committed to addressing the growing demands of AI, AMAX delivers advanced solutions that help organizations achieve their technology goal and drive progress on a global scale.

Join Us

Become part of a diverse and inclusive team that values your technical expertise and innovative thinking. Together, we'll push the boundaries of what's possible in the hardware industry.

AMAX is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We welcome all applicants and provide equal employment opportunities regardless of age, race, gender, or other legally protected characteristics.