Infrastructure Engineer

Join Cobalt AI: Architecting the Future of AI-Powered Security

Are you passionate about building and scaling cutting-edge infrastructure that powers the next generation of security solutions? At Cobalt AI, we’re revolutionizing physical security through innovative, AI-driven monitoring. We’re expanding rapidly from hundreds of robots to hundreds of thousands of cameras, and we’re looking for a talented and driven individual to join our team as a Kubernetes Infrastructure Engineer.

About Cobalt AI

We’re not just another security company. We’re a technology leader trusted by Fortune 1000 companies across the globe, protecting their assets with our proprietary Cobalt Monitoring Intelligence platform. With a proven track record of managing over 350 million alarm events and conducting 15 million hours of active patrols, we deliver a 90% noise reduction for our clients. We’re committed to both technological excellence and data protection, maintaining stringent SOC2 compliance.

At Cobalt, we prioritize a positive, people-first culture. We lead with empathy, champion work-life balance, and invest in our employees’ professional growth. Join a results-driven team where your well-being and development are as important as your contributions.

What You’ll Do

As a Kubernetes Infrastructure Engineer, you’ll play a critical role in shaping the future of our platform. You’ll be responsible for:

• Owning the entire lifecycle of our Kubernetes-based infrastructure, from building and deployment to monitoring and optimization.
• Developing and scaling our orchestration platform for a global fleet of AI-enabled cameras and Edge Processors, ensuring robust, secure, and reliable operations in diverse network environments.
• Managing the entire edge device lifecycle, from automated provisioning and secure software deployment to remote monitoring, diagnostics, and telemetry collection at scale.
• Applying infrastructure-as-code best practices using Terraform and Argo CD to declaratively manage infrastructure and deployments.
• Identifying and championing Developer Experience (DevX) improvements across our technologies and processes.
• Managing CI/CD pipelines to streamline our development and deployment workflows.
• Developing observability solutions to ensure performance and reliability targets are met as we scale.
• Supporting integration efforts with Access Control and Video Management systems.
• Critically assessing and addressing infrastructure security risks to protect our platform and our clients.
• Leading by example, establishing and maintaining best practices for our team.
• Gathering input from multiple teams to ensure high-quality outcomes.
• Deploying changes with immediate impact on our product, worldwide.

What You’ll Bring

We’re looking for someone with:

• Proven expertise in Linux, Networking, and Distributed systems.
• A deep understanding of backend development best practices.
• Hands-on experience managing highly available deployments with container orchestration and declarative IaC.
• Knowledge of monitoring and observability tools and best practices.
• Experience optimizing cloud provider spends.
• Hands-on experience with hybrid cloud/edge architectures, including device identity, secure communication patterns, and fleet orchestration at scale
• A strong desire to work with, mentor, and learn from peers through code reviews, design documents, and pair programming.
• Authorization to work in the United States.

Bonus points for:

• Experience with compliance frameworks, e.g. SOC 2.
• Experience managing bare metal servers.
• Experience collaborating with cyber security teams.
• Experience with multiple cloud providers’ offerings.
• Experience with AI, including generative AI technologies.
• Familiarity with the Nix package manager.
• A background as a full-stack engineer.

Compensation & Benefits

The salary range for this position is $160,000 – $200,000. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, location, and other factors permitted by law.

Cobalt AI is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We consider qualified candidates for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, military or veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.