Apptronik is building robots for the real world to improve human quality of life and to help solve the ever-increasing labor shortage problem. Our team has been building some of the most advanced robots on the planet for years, dating back to the DARPA Robotics Challenge. We apply our expertise across the full robotics stack to some of the most important and impactful problems our society faces, and expect our products and technology to change the world for the better. We value passion, creativity, and collaboration to help us overcome existing technological barriers in the industry to create truly innovative products.
You will join a team developing state-of-the-art general-purpose robots designed to operate in human spaces and with human tools. It is designed to work alongside humans, mobilize to human spaces, and manipulate the world around it.
JOB SUMMARY
We are seeking a talented DevOps / Test Engineer to join the Data Platform Team at Apptronik, a leading humanoid robotics company. This role is critical in ensuring the reliability, scalability, and performance of our data infrastructure. You will work closely with data analysts, engineers, and developers to build, maintain, and test robust data pipelines and systems that support the entire organization. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in DevOps practices, automation, and testing, with a passion for data and robotics.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES or KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Design, implement, and maintain scalable and secure CI/CD pipelines for data workflows.
- Develop and implement automated testing frameworks for data pipelines and applications.
- Set up monitoring and alerting systems for data platform services and pipelines using tools like Prometheus, Grafana, or equivalent.
SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS
- Strong experience with DevOps tools and practices, including CI/CD, containerization (Docker), and orchestration (Kubernetes).
- Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and infrastructure as code tools (Terraform, Ansible).
- Experience with deploying infrastructure to on-site and cloud environments
- Profecient in several programming/scripting languages [python, go, bash]
- Hands-on experience with testing frameworks and tools for data workflows (e.g., pytest).
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in Computer Science or related field
- At least 5 years of experience as a DevOps / Test Engineer
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- [Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
- Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times
- Vision to read printed materials and a computer screen
- Hearing and speech to communicate]
*This is a direct hire. Please, no outside Agency solicitations.
Apptronik provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
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