Platform Engineer

Responsibilities

• Design and implement auto-scaling compute infrastructure for simulation workloads using cloud platforms
• Build and maintain on-premises GPU and CPU clusters for simulation and machine learning training
• Architect hybrid cloud solutions that optimize cost and performance across cloud and local compute resources
• Implement job scheduling and orchestration systems using Kubernetes for thousands of concurrent simulations
• Deploy and maintain robotics simulation environments at scale
• Build CI/CD pipelines for automated simulation testing of autonomy software
• Write and maintain infrastructure as code for reproducible infrastructure deployment
• Implement GitOps workflows for infrastructure changes and configuration management
• Design and implement network architectures for distributed simulation workloads across AWS and on-premises environments
• Troubleshoot complex distributed systems issues across networking, storage, and compute layers

Requirements

• Bachelor's in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related technical field
• 2-5+ years of experience in platform engineering, DevOps, SRE, or cloud infrastructure roles
• Strong hands-on experience with Kubernetes
• Experience with cloud computing platforms and services
• Deep understanding of Linux system administration
• Strong networking fundamentals including TCP/IP, routing, DNS, and VPNs
• Proficiency in scripting and automation (Python, Bash, or similar)
• Experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience building infrastructure for simulation, robotics, or autonomous systems
• Understanding of GPU computing and accelerated workload management
• Knowledge of job scheduling systems for batch and parallel workloads
• Familiarity with robotics middleware (ROS/ROS2)
• Background in data engineering, MLOps, or machine learning infrastructure

Benefits

• Competitive total compensation package
• Comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401k with company-match
• 4 weeks of paid time off each year
• 12 annual company holidays

About the Company

Zone 5 Technologies is redefining what's possible in unmanned aircraft systems, developing cutting-edge autonomous solutions that push the boundaries of UAS technology.