Software Engineer - Infrastructure

BaseTen Labs, Inc.; New York (NY); Remote; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an Infrastructure Software Engineer, where you'll build and maintain vital components of an ML inference platform. This role offers the chance to work with cutting-edge technology to enable developers in deploying and monitoring machine learning models with exceptional performance. With a commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace, this innovative firm provides a supportive culture that encourages learning and growth. If you are passionate about machine learning and eager to tackle impactful challenges, this is the perfect opportunity to shape the future of AI.

Benefits

Unlimited PTO

401k

Covered healthcare premiums

Remote-first culture

Learning and growth opportunities

Qualifications

• 1-3 years experience in software engineering or infrastructure.
• Proficient in Python; Go proficiency is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop infrastructure components for ML inference platform.
• Implement and maintain Kubernetes deployments for model serving.
• Build and enhance monitoring systems for model performance metrics.

Skills

Python

Go

Kubernetes

Machine Learning Concepts

Collaboration Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Higher degree in related field

Tools

Kubernetes

Monitoring Tools

Job description

ABOUT BASETEN

Join our dynamic team at Baseten, where we’re revolutionizing AI deployment with cutting-edge inference infrastructure. Backed by premier investors such as IVP, Spark Capital, Greylock, and Conviction, we’re trusted by leading enterprises and AI-driven innovators—including Descript, Bland.ai, Patreon, Writer, and Robust Intelligence—to deliver top-tier performance, security, and reliability for their production workloads. With our recent $75 million Series C funding, we’re poised to accelerate our mission to make AI accessible across all products. If you’re passionate about tackling impactful challenges and building transformative solutions from the ground up, we invite you to join us on this exciting journey!

THE ROLE

As an Infrastructure Software Engineer at Baseten, you'll build and maintain components of our ML inference platform that powers production AI applications. You'll contribute to the core infrastructure, enabling developers to deploy, scale, and monitor ML models with high performance.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop infrastructure components for our ML inference platform using Python and Go
• Implement and maintain Kubernetes deployments for model serving
• Contribute to our inference orchestration layer for model deployments
• Build and enhance monitoring systems for model performance metrics
• Implement efficient resource management solutions for ML workloads
• Support infrastructure automation to improve ML deployment workflows
• Work closely with team members to implement technical solutions
• Help balance performance optimization with system reliability
• Participate in technical discussions around infrastructure improvements
• Learn and apply infrastructure best practices

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science or related field
• 1-3 years experience in software engineering or infrastructure
• Proficient coding abilities in one or more popular programming or scripting languages; Go proficiency is a plus
• Working knowledge of Kubernetes and containerization
• Basic understanding of machine learning concepts and model serving
• Familiarity with distributed systems concepts
• Experience with basic monitoring and logging tools
• Interest in ML/AI infrastructure and willingness to learn
• Strong collaboration and communication skills

BENEFITS

• Competitive compensation package (Unlimited PTO, 401k, covered healthcare premiums, remote-first culture).
• A unique opportunity to be part of a rapidly growing startup in one of the most exciting engineering fields of our era.
• An inclusive and supportive work culture that fosters learning and growth.
• Exposure to a variety of ML startups, offering unparalleled learning and networking opportunities.

Apply now to embark on a rewarding journey in shaping the future of AI! If you are a motivated individual with a passion for machine learning and a desire to be part of a collaborative and forward-thinking team, we would love to hear from you.

At Baseten, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.