Sr DevOps at Archer56

Archer is an aerospace company based in San Jose, California building an all-electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft with a mission to advance the benefits of sustainable air mobility. We are designing, manufacturing, and operating an all-electric aircraft that can carry four passengers while producing minimal noise. Our sights are set high and our problems are hard, and we believe that diversity in the workplace is what makes us smarter, drives better insights, and will ultimately lift us all to success. We are dedicated to cultivating an equitable and inclusive environment that embraces our differences, and supports and celebrates all of our team members. As a Senior DevOps Engineer, you will be a key contributor to our infrastructure strategy, focusing on automation, stability, and performance across both cloud and on-premise environments. You will drive best practices in CI/CD, configuration management, and monitoring, with a specific focus on optimizing the deployment and operation of large language models (LLMs) and related technologies. Responsibilities • Design, deploy, and manage highly available, scalable infrastructure using Kubernetes and Docker across public cloud (e.g., AWS, GCP, Azure) and on-premise data centers. • Develop and maintain robust Configuration Management solutions (e.g., Ansible, Terraform) for consistent environment provisioning and management. • Implement and manage CI/CD pipelines to facilitate rapid, reliable, and automated software releases. • Administer and troubleshoot operating systems, encompassing both Linux and Windows environments. • Implement and optimize observability practices using monitoring tools like Datadog for logging, tracing, and alerting. • Spearhead the operational deployment, scaling, and maintenance of LLM infrastructure, leveraging tools like LiteLLM, OpenRouter, or similar LLM orchestration/gateway technologies. • Automate repetitive tasks and system operations using scripting languages, primarily Bash and Python. • Collaborate closely with development, MLOps, and security teams to ensure infrastructure supports product requirements and compliance standards. • Participate in an on-call rotation to ensure service reliability and responsiveness to incidents. Qualifications Required Skills • 5+ years of professional experience in a DevOps, SRE, or infrastructure engineering role. • Deep expertise in containerization and orchestration, specifically Kubernetes (design, deployment, and troubleshooting) and Docker. • Strong proficiency in managing infrastructure in both Cloud (e.g., AWS, GCP, Azure) and On-Premise environments. • Expert-level administration skills in Linux and strong working knowledge of Windows Server environments. • Proven experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and Configuration Management tools (e.g., Terraform, Ansible). • High proficiency in scripting and automation using Python and Bash. • Extensive experience with monitoring and observability platforms, especially Datadog (or comparable tools like Prometheus/Grafana, New Relic). • Hands-on experience deploying and managing technologies related to Large Language Models (LLMs), such as utilizing LiteLLM, OpenRouter, or setting up and managing LLM serving endpoints. Nice-to-Have Skills • Experience with specific Kubernetes distributions (e.g., K3s, Rancher, OpenShift). • Familiarity with network configuration, firewalls, and security best practices for hybrid environments. • Experience in MLOps workflows and related tools (e.g., MLflow, Kubeflow). • Certifications such as CKA, CKAD, or relevant cloud provider certifications. Please note that this job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position and does not include an exhaustive list of responsibilities and qualifications At Archer we aim to attract, retain, and motivate talent that possess the skills and leadership necessary to grow our business. We drive a pay-for-performance culture and reward performance that supports the Company’s business strategy. For this position we are targeting a base pay between $133,400 - $200,000. Actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Archer is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusivity in the workplace. All aspects of employment are decided on the basis of merit, qualifications, and business needs. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Successful candidates must be able to demonstrate U.S. citizenship, permanent residency, or status as a protected individual to satisfy ITAR, contractual, and/or regulatory requirements. Archer is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants with physical or mental disabilities, and those with sincerely held religious beliefs. Applicants who may require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should provide their name and contact information to Archer’s People Team at [Upgrade to PRO to see contact]. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis. Archer is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants with physical or mental disabilities, and those with sincerely held religious beliefs. Applicants who may require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should provide their name and contact information to Archer’s People Team at [Upgrade to PRO to see contact]. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis. Information collected and processed as part of any job applications you choose to submit is subject to Archer's Candidate Privacy Policy. Archer is unable to provide work visa sponsorship for this position at the present time. Archer is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusivity in the workplace. All aspects of employment are decided on the basis of merit, qualifications, and business needs. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Archer Aviation does not engage with external recruiting agencies/individual recruiters with whom it does not have a prior written agreement. Archer reserves the right to make use of any unsolicited resumes that it receives and bears no responsibility for payment of any fees asserted from the use of unsolicited resumes. If you are a recruiting agency or individual recruiter wishing to do business with Archer, please reach out to [Upgrade to PRO to see contact]. All employment processes are managed by the Archer People Team.