DevOps Engineer

Tensor Auto; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Tensor is seeking experienced DevOps engineers to join our infra team in San Jose. You will oversee daily operations of production Kubernetes environments, install and maintain clusters, and collaborate with development teams to support autonomous driving software.

The role requires 1–3 years in production Kubernetes, Docker, ELK/EFK, and middleware like MySQL, Redis, and Kafka. We offer competitive compensation, equity, and professional growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of work experience, including at least 1 year maintaining production Kubernetes environments.
• Familiarity with Docker/Kubernetes ecosystems, including monitoring, logging, networking, and storage solutions.
• Experience with the ELK/EFK stack.
• Proficiency with common middleware (Nginx, Redis, MySQL, MongoDB).
• Scripting skills in Shell, Python, or Go and ability to develop low-level scripts.
• Strong analytical and independent problem-solving abilities; capable of tackling technical challenges.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations and maintenance of production Kubernetes environments, ensuring secure, reliable, and high-performance systems.
• Install, configure, optimize, and maintain Kubernetes clusters, including continuous improvement of CPU, GPU, memory, network, and storage utilization.
• Implement monitoring, alerting, and logging solutions to promptly detect, troubleshoot, and resolve issues within Kubernetes clusters.
• Manage backup and restore procedures to safeguard data integrity and availability.
• Collaborate with development teams to provide Kubernetes-related technical support and guidance.
• Deploy and maintain key middleware components such as MySQL, PostgreSQL, and Kafka.

Job description

Tensor is an American Physical AI company dedicated to building agentic products that empower people. Our flagship product, the Tensor Robocar, is the world’s first personal Robocar and the first AI agentic vehicle — fully autonomous, automotive-grade, and built for private ownership at scale. Founded in 2016 in Silicon Valley, Tensor is headquartered in San Jose, California, with offices in Barcelona, Singapore, and Dubai. At Tensor, we champion personal AI autonomy and ownership. Our vision is to build a future where everyone owns their own Artificial General Intelligence — a personal AGI that enables more time, freedom, and autonomy. We’re forging an alternative path where AGI serves only you, and is controlled solely by you.

We provide a competitive compensation package, opportunities for professional growth, participation in a discretionary equity incentive plan, and access to a comprehensive company benefits program, subject to eligibility requirements.

Join us to shape the future! Work with brilliant minds on technology transforming automotive industry and make a lasting impact.

We’re looking for experienced DevOps engineers to join our infra team. In this role, you’ll develop and maintain the enterprise-level platforms and automation tools that streamline the development and deployment of autonomous driving software.

Locations

• San Jose, California, US (Salary Range: $75k—$300k USD)
• Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
• Singapore
• Dubai, UAE

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations and maintenance of production Kubernetes environments, ensuring secure, reliable, and high-performance systems.
• Install, configure, optimize, and maintain Kubernetes clusters, including continuous improvement of CPU, GPU, memory, network, and storage utilization.
• Implement monitoring, alerting, and logging solutions to promptly detect, troubleshoot, and resolve issues within Kubernetes clusters.
• Manage backup and restore procedures to safeguard data integrity and availability.
• Collaborate with development teams to provide Kubernetes-related technical support and guidance.
• Deploy and maintain key middleware components such as MySQL, PostgreSQL, and Kafka.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of work experience, including at least 1 year maintaining production Kubernetes environments.
• Familiarity with Docker/Kubernetes ecosystems, including monitoring, logging, networking, and storage solutions.
• Experience with the ELK/EFK stack.
• Proficiency with common middleware (Nginx, Redis, MySQL, MongoDB).
• Skilled in at least one scripting language (Shell, Python, Go) and capable of low-level script development.
• Strong analytical and independent problem-solving skills, with a passion for tackling technical challenges.

Preferences

• Familiarity with Golang, YAML, and Helm.
• Experience with Kubernetes networking and plugins (e.g., Flannel, Calico).
• Knowledge of messaging protocols and tools (e.g., MQTT, RocketMQ).
• GPU resource management experience.
• CKA/CKS certification.

We appreciate your interest in joining Tensor. Tensor is an equal employment opportunity employer, dedicated to fostering a respectful, supportive, and inclusive workplace for all. We do not discriminate against, and strictly prohibit harassment of, any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, age, disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Tensor also considers qualified applicants with criminal histories in accordance with applicable laws. We are committed to providing equal opportunities for qualified individuals with disabilities. Tensor is an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.