Staff DevOps Engineer

Company: webAI
Location: Austin
Posted on: April 1, 2026

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 the Role: We are seeking a Staff DevOps Engineer to architect, build, and scale secure infrastructure for deploying AI workloads across cloud and edge environments. This is a high-impact, staff-level individual contributor role where you will drive infrastructure strategy, lead technical initiatives, and serve as the subject matter expert on cloud architecture, security best practices, and platform reliability. You will design scalable, automated infrastructure solutions that enable our AI platform to operate efficiently across diverse deployment scenarios—from public cloud to on-premises and edge computing environments. This role requires deep technical expertise, architectural thinking, and the ability to translate complex requirements into production-ready infrastructure automation. Responsibilities: Design and architect secure, scalable cloud and edge infrastructure for deploying AI workloads across multi-cloud (AWS, Azure, GCP) and hybrid environments Build and maintain production-grade Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform, Ansible, or Pulumi, managing 100 resources with GitOps workflows and automated validation Design and operate production Kubernetes clusters optimized for AI/ML workloads with GPU support, implementing container security, multi-tenancy, and resource optimization Implement secure CI/CD pipelines with integrated security controls (SAST, DAST, vulnerability scanning, secrets management) and automated deployment workflows for containerized AI models Lead MLOps infrastructure initiatives including model deployment pipelines, versioning, feature stores, experiment tracking, and monitoring for model performance and drift Design comprehensive observability and monitoring using Prometheus, Grafana, ELK, or Datadog with distributed tracing, APM, and real-time alerting aligned to SLIs/SLOs Implement security best practices including least-privilege access, encryption at rest/in transit, network segmentation, and automated compliance validation Lead incident response and reliability initiatives , participate in on-call rotation, conduct post-mortems, and drive continuous improvement for system reliability Architect disaster recovery and business continuity strategies with automated backup, failover, and recovery processes Develop reusable infrastructure modules and templates to accelerate environment provisioning and standardize deployment patterns across teams Mentor mid-level and senior engineers on cloud architecture, DevOps best practices, and platform reliability through design reviews and technical guidance Drive technical documentation and knowledge sharing including runbooks, architecture decision records (ADRs), and infrastructure standards Qualifications: 7 years of hands-on experience in DevOps, Site Reliability Engineering, or Infrastructure Engineering with proven track record of architecting production systems Expert-level proficiency with Docker, Kubernetes (CKA/CKAD preferred), and cloud-native technologies in production environments 5 years implementing Infrastructure as Code with Terraform, Ansible, or Pulumi, managing large-scale (50) cloud resources Deep experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) including compute, networking, storage, and managed services Proven experience building and scaling CI/CD pipelines with integrated security controls (GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Jenkins, ArgoCD) Strong programming skills in Python (preferred for automation), Bash, or Go for infrastructure tooling and automation Production experience with observability and monitoring tools: Prometheus, Grafana, ELK, CloudWatch, Datadog, or similar Experience with MLOps workflows : model deployment automation, versioning, and lifecycle management Demonstrated experience with GitOps methodologies and declarative infrastructure management Strong understanding of security best practices : encryption, secrets management, identity and access management (IAM), network security Excellent written and verbal communication skills for technical documentation and cross-functional collaboration Preferred Skills: Experience architecting multi-cloud or hybrid cloud environments with portability and interoperability considerations Hands-on experience deploying large language models (LLMs) or transformer models at scale with model serving infrastructure Expertise in Zero Trust architecture and modern security patterns for cloud-native applications Experience with service mesh technologies (Istio, Linkerd) for microservices communication and observability Strong understanding of AI/ML infrastructure : feature stores, model registries, A/B testing infrastructure, and model monitoring Experience with edge computing deployments and distributed system architectures Cost optimization expertise : FinOps practices, resource rightsizing, and cloud cost management Experience mentoring or leading technical initiatives across engineering teams Certifications : CKA, CKAD, Terraform Associate, AWS Solutions Architect, Azure Administrator, or GCP Professional Cloud Architect Core Values: 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: Competitive salary and performance-based incentives. Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits package. 401k Match (US-based only) $200/mos Health and Wellness Stipend $400/year Continuing Education Credit $500/year Function Health subscription (US-based only) Free parking, for in-office employees Unlimited Approved PTO 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.

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