Senior DevOps, Archer
$133.4-200k
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Office located in San Jose, CA
Electric air taxis
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Electric air taxis
1001+ employees
Be an early applicant
$133.4-200k
More information about location
Office located in San Jose, CA
1001+ employees
Company mission
To unlock the skies, freeing everyone to reimagine how they move and spend time.
Role
Who you are
- 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
Desirable
- 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
What the job involves
- 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
- 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
Our take
With traffic, noise, and emissions becoming major challenges for urban life, Archer is building electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircrafts, led by its flagship model, Midnight, offering a cleaner, quieter alternative to traditional short-haul travel. The idea is simple: replace long car rides with quick, sustainable fluights that lift off vertically, fly over the gridlock, and help reduce urban pollution. It's a bold shift in transportation, but one that could meaningfully change how we navigate cities in the years ahead.
Midnight is designed to make these short flights practical, safe, and efficient. Its electric powertrain significantly reduce noise and emissions compared to helicopters (one of the biggest barriers to adopting urban air mobility at scale). However, eVTOLs face hurdles before becoming an everyday reality, including regulatory approvals, infrastructure build-out, and the operational testing needed to prove long-term safety and reliability. Archer is addressing these challenges with major manufacturing investment, deep engineering partnerships, and ongoing flight testing in the US and abroad.
Even with these barriers, Archer has been moving from success to success. The company is set to be the official air taxi provider for the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Los Angeles. And its recent acquisition of Hawthorne Airport in LA will serve as both a launch site and an innovation hub for next-generation, AI-powered aviation operations. On the commercial side, Archer's partnerships with United Airlines and its growing international presence signal strong industry confidence. COmbines with newly expanded funding and successful long-range flight tests, Archer sure is a promising player in eVTOl aviation.
Freddie
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
44% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (1 round)
Jul 2020
$55.7m
SERIES A
Total funding: $55.7m
Company HQ
Tasman and Zanker, San Jose, CA
Leadership
Adam Goldstein
(Founder & CEO)Began their career in Financial Services, before co-founding Vettery, a talent marketplace, in 2012. Founded Archer in 2018.
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