Staff Systems Engineer
Description For Staff Systems Engineer
Aleph Alpha is seeking a Staff Systems Engineer to join their infrastructure team, focusing on advancing their AI stack and scaling infrastructure. This role combines technical leadership with hands-on engineering, requiring expertise in Kubernetes, cloud platforms, and infrastructure automation. The position offers an opportunity to shape the future of AI-powered solutions while working with cutting-edge technologies. The ideal candidate will bring extensive experience in systems engineering, particularly with Kubernetes and cloud platforms, along with strong programming skills in Rust or Go. The role offers comprehensive benefits, including flexible working arrangements, mental health support, and equity participation through a Virtual Stock Option Plan. Based in Germany with a hybrid work model, this position provides an exciting opportunity to contribute to the AI revolution while maintaining work-life balance.
Responsibilities For Staff Systems Engineer
- Lead the design, development, and optimization of the Pharia AI stack and supporting infrastructure
- Define best practices and guide teams in writing Helm charts and deploying artifacts
- Architect, set up, and maintain highly available Kubernetes clusters on cloud platforms
- Design, build and maintain Kubernetes Operators
- Provide strategic guidance for customer deployments
- Ensure compliance with security and reliability best practices
- Mentor engineers through pair programming, code reviews, and technical discussions
- Drive automation efforts and improve CI/CD pipelines
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams
Requirements For Staff Systems Engineer
- Extensive experience in Kubernetes cluster management in production environments
- Proficiency in tools like Helm, Ansible, Terraform, ArgoCD, GitLab CI, and JFrog
- Experience with Kubernetes Operators design and implementation
- Strong programming skills in Rust or Go
- Deep understanding of security, reliability, and scalability best practices
- Proven experience mentoring engineers and leading technical projects
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills
- Experience in fast-paced startup environments is a plus
Benefits For Staff Systems Engineer
- 30 days of paid vacation
- Access to fitness & wellness offerings via Wellhub
- Mental health support through nilo.health
- Subsidized company pension plan
- Subsidized Germany-wide transportation ticket
- Budget for additional technical equipment
- Flexible working hours
- Virtual Stock Option Plan
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