Senior DevOps Engineer

We are a fast-growing AI startup revolutionizing the manufacturing industry. We are seeking a Senior DevOps Engineer to work with the existing team and take ownership of large key topics. This spans from hands-on implementations to being the go-to person providing insights and advice. Your skills and expertise will allow us to deliver secure and robust high-performance Manufacturing Analytics Systems, and you will play a key role in making and keeping EthonAI in line with industry best practices in cybersecurity and IT operations. This position is ideal for a mid-career professional who is enthusiastic about complex software products, eager to grow their impact, and driven to build leadership skills in the trenches.

Who is EthonAI?

EthonAI pioneers a new category of software: the Manufacturing Analytics System (MAS). With its powerful software suite, EthonAI helps manufacturers achieve operational excellence at scale. We are backed by leading international investors and have been featured as thought leaders on recognized industry benchmarks and media. Our software products are used by Fortune 500 companies and industry leaders across Europe and the US.

We are multinational, multifaceted, and action-oriented. We are intentional about the principles that guide us every day: create immediate impact and value, play in the top league, and create the best place to work and grow.

First and foremost, we believe in curious people who are eager to learn and grow. Please also reach out if you don’t check all the points mentioned here.

What do you need to succeed in this role?

Your Roles & Responsibilities

• Scope, design and implement cloud and on-premises solutions for complex software and a large variety of data flows.
• Actively shape our prioritization, coordinate hands-on across engineering and customer success, and serve as expert and tech lead to build a top-notch DevOps team.
• Provide guidance and active work towards scaling our deployments to large and diverse amounts of data, and a continuously increasing number of customers.
• Connect the security constraints and needs between engineering, operations, our IT infrastructure, and customer IT.
• Take charge of the automations and infrastructure to effectively build and ship secure and reliable software.

Your Experience & Skills

• 4+ years of high-impact work in DevOps or a closely related role
• Hands-on experience with Orchestration platforms (Kubernetes and Docker), automation tools such as Terraform and Ansible, CI/CD Platforms; and at least two of AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Rock solid experience with operating PostgreSQL: running, configuring, tuning, backup+restore, etc. Experience with TimescaleDB would be a big plus.
• Passionate to tackle ill-defined topics and drive them from ideation through implementation and operation.
  
• Prior experience in a fast-paced startup would be a big plus.
• Excellent communication in spoken and written English.

Why is EthonAI right for you?

We foster a culture where team members can grow and learn from each other. We are dedicated to being the workplace where each of us thrives.

We also offer a good handful of specific benefits:

• Comprehensive compensation package with stock options to become a co-owner of EthonAI.
• On-site work is important, but we have significant scope for flexible schedules and partially remote work.
• A CHF 2’000 yearly bonus when you take two consecutive weeks of vacation.
• Flexible parental leave.
• Support for continued learning, such as online courses and conferences.
• Our office has a south-facing rooftop terrace equipped with a nice BBQ.

At EthonAI, there always are plenty of opportunities to step up and take charge. Other keys to our job satisfaction are the palpable impact we have on the real world, and being part of a top-notch team that is focused on a successful outcome for all.

EthonAI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a work environment that is fair and inclusive, where all decisions related to recruitment, advancement, and retention are free of discrimination. We particularly encourage applications from individuals traditionally underrepresented in tech.