Jr DevOps Engineer

webAI; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

webAI is seeking a DevOps Engineer to design, build, and scale secure infrastructure for AI workloads across cloud and edge environments. You will collaborate with engineering to implement scalable automation supporting our AI platform in cloud, hybrid, and edge deployments.

You will help drive reliability, platform security, and infrastructure as code practices, mentoring others and improving runbooks and standards across the team.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in DevOps, Infrastructure Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related technical role
• Familiarity with Docker and containerized application environments; exposure to Kubernetes is a plus
• Hands-on experience or familiarity with Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform, Pulumi, or Ansible
• Experience working with or learning cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP, including basic compute, networking, and managed services
• Familiarity with CI/CD concepts and tools such as GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Jenkins, or ArgoCD
• Basic programming or scripting experience with Python, Go, Bash, or similar languages for automation
• Understanding of monitoring, logging, and observability concepts
• Foundational understanding of cloud security, identity, permissions, and access management
• Familiarity with Git and modern software development workflows
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills with an eagerness to learn
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with developers and other technical teams

Responsibilities

• Design and implement secure, scalable infrastructure across multi-cloud (AWS, Azure, GCP), hybrid, and edge environments
• Build and maintain Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Pulumi, Ansible) using GitOps workflows and automated validation
• Deploy and operate Kubernetes clusters optimized for AI/ML workloads, including GPU scheduling and container security best practices
• Develop secure CI/CD pipelines with integrated security controls (SAST, DAST, vulnerability scanning, secrets management)
• Support MLOps infrastructure initiatives including model deployment automation, versioning, and lifecycle management
• Implement observability and monitoring frameworks using tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, ELK, or Datadog
• Enforce security best practices including IAM, encryption, network segmentation, and compliance automation
• Participate in incident response, reliability improvements, postmortems, and disaster recovery planning
• Develop reusable infrastructure modules and documentation (runbooks, architecture docs, standards)
• Mentor junior and mid-level engineers on DevOps best practices and infrastructure design

Skills

Docker

Kubernetes

Terraform

Pulumi

Ansible

Python

CI/CD

AWS

Azure

GCP

GitHub Actions

Tools

Terraform

Pulumi

Ansible

GitHub Actions

Jenkins

Job description

About Us

webAI is pioneering the future of artificial intelligence by establishing the first distributed AI infrastructure dedicated to personalized AI. We recognize the evolving demands of a data-driven society for scalability and flexibility, and we firmly believe that the future of AI lies in distributed processing at the edge, bringing computation closer to the source of data generation. Our mission is to build a future where a company's valuable data and intellectual property remain entirely private, enabling the deployment of large-scale AI models directly on standard consumer hardware without compromising the information embedded within those models. We are developing an end-to-end platform that is secure, scalable, and fully under the control of our users, empowering enterprises with AI that understands their unique business. We are a team driven by truth, ownership, tenacity, and humility, and we seek individuals who resonate with these core values and are passionate about shaping the next generation of AI.

About Us

webAI is pioneering the future of artificial intelligence by establishing the first distributed AI infrastructure dedicated to personalized AI. We recognize the evolving demands of a data-driven society for scalability and flexibility, and we firmly believe that the future of AI lies in distributed processing at the edge, bringing computation closer to the source of data generation. Our mission is to build a future where a company's valuable data and intellectual property remain entirely private, enabling the deployment of large-scale AI models directly on standard consumer hardware without compromising the information embedded within those models. We are developing an end-to-end platform that is secure, scalable, and fully under the control of our users, empowering enterprises with AI that understands their unique business. We are a team driven by truth, ownership, tenacity, and humility, and we seek individuals who resonate with these core values and are passionate about shaping the next generation of AI.

About the Role

We are seeking a DevOps Engineer to design, build, and scale secure infrastructure supporting AI workloads across cloud and edge environments. This is a high-impact individual contributor role where you will help drive infrastructure architecture, platform reliability, and security best practices across the organization.

You will work closely with engineering teams to implement scalable, automated infrastructure solutions that enable our AI platform to operate efficiently across diverse deployment scenarios—from public cloud to hybrid and edge environments. This role requires strong technical depth, production experience, and the ability to translate complex requirements into resilient infrastructure systems.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement secure, scalable infrastructure across multi-cloud (AWS, Azure, GCP), hybrid, and edge environments
• Build and maintain Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Pulumi, Ansible) using GitOps workflows and automated validation
• Deploy and operate Kubernetes clusters optimized for AI/ML workloads, including GPU scheduling and container security best practices
• Develop secure CI/CD pipelines with integrated security controls (SAST, DAST, vulnerability scanning, secrets management)
• Support MLOps infrastructure initiatives including model deployment automation, versioning, and lifecycle management
• Implement observability and monitoring frameworks using tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, ELK, or Datadog
• Enforce security best practices including IAM, encryption, network segmentation, and compliance automation
• Participate in incident response, reliability improvements, postmortems, and disaster recovery planning
• Develop reusable infrastructure modules and documentation (runbooks, architecture docs, standards)
• Mentor junior and mid-level engineers on DevOps best practices and infrastructure design

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in DevOps, Infrastructure Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related technical role
• Familiarity with Docker and containerized application environments; exposure to Kubernetes is a plus
• Hands-on experience or familiarity with Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform, Pulumi, or Ansible
• Experience working with or learning cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP, including basic compute, networking, and managed services
• Familiarity with CI/CD concepts and tools such as GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Jenkins, or ArgoCD
• Basic programming or scripting experience with Python, Go, Bash, or similar languages for automation
• Understanding of monitoring, logging, and observability concepts
• Foundational understanding of cloud security, identity, permissions, and access management
• Familiarity with Git and modern software development workflows
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills with an eagerness to learn
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with developers and other technical teams

Preferred Skills

• Exposure to Kubernetes or other container orchestration technologies
• Exposure to Infrastructure as Code through professional experience, personal projects, internships, or coursework
• Familiarity with multi-cloud or hybrid cloud environments
• Interest in supporting AI/ML or MLOps infrastructure and workflows
• Familiarity with service mesh technologies such as Istio or Linkerd
• Exposure to edge computing or distributed systems
• Basic understanding of cloud cost optimization and resource efficiency
• Relevant entry-level or associate certifications such as AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner, AWS Solutions Architect – Associate, Azure Fundamentals, or Terraform Associate

We at webAI are committed to living out the core values we have put in place as the foundation on which we operate as a team. We seek individuals who exemplify the following:

• Truth - Emphasizing transparency and honesty in every interaction and decision.
• Ownership - Taking full responsibility for one’s actions and decisions, demonstrating commitment to the success of our clients.
• Tenacity - Persisting in the face of challenges and setbacks, continually striving for excellence and improvement.
• Humility - Maintaining a respectful and learning-oriented mindset, acknowledging the strengths and contributions of others.

Benefits

We strive to provide competitive benefits to all employees. The benefits listed in this posting generally apply to U.S.-based employees. For employees hired outside the United States, benefits may vary based on local law, country-specific requirements, and the employment platform or entity through which the employee is hired.

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits package
• 401(k) matchEquity options
• $200/month Health & Wellness stipend
• Continuing Education support
• $500/year Function Health subscription
• Free parking for in-office employees
• Flexible Time Off (FTO)
• Parental leave for eligible employees
• Supplemental life insurance

webAI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances. We adhere to these principles in all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, training, compensation, promotion, benefits, social and recreational programs, and discipline. In addition, it is the policy of webAI to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified employees who have protected disabilities to the extent required by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances where a particular employee works.