Technical Lead
Apply NowCompany: Armada
Location: Bellevue, WA 98006
Description:
About the Company
Armada is an edge computing startup that provides computing infrastructure to remote areas where connectivity and cloud infrastructure is limited, as well as areas where data needs to be processed locally for real-time analytics and AI at the edge. We're looking to bring on the most brilliant minds to help further our mission of bridging the digital divide with advanced technology infrastructure that can be rapidly deployed anywhere.
About the role
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Technical Lead to drive the design and implementation of our on-premise Compute as a Service (CaaS) and GPU as a Service (GPUaaS) offerings. This role will be pivotal in building a robust and scalable infrastructure platform, enabling our engineering teams to efficiently deploy and manage applications. Additionally, you will lead the design and development of a cloud-integrated marketplace for seamless application deployment onto our on-premise bare metal Kubernetes clusters. This role requires a strong understanding of cloud-native technologies, bare metal infrastructure, and marketplace design principles.
Location. This role is office-based at our Bellevue, Washington office.
What You'll Do (Key Responsibilities)
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
Preferred Experience and Skills
Compensation & Benefits
For U.S. Based candidates: To ensure fairness and transparency, the starting base salary range for this role for candidates in the U.S. are listed below, varying based on location experience, skills, and qualifications. In addition to base salary, this role will also be offered equity and subsidized benefits (details available upon request).
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Compensation
$144,000-$180,000 USD
You're a Great Fit if You're
Equal Opportunity Statement
At Armada, we are committed to fostering a work environment where everyone is given equal opportunities to thrive. As an equal opportunity employer, we strictly prohibit discrimination or harassment based on race, color, gender, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other characteristic protected by law. This policy applies to all employment decisions, including hiring, promotions, and compensation. Our hiring is guided by qualifications, merit, and the business needs at the time.
Armada is an edge computing startup that provides computing infrastructure to remote areas where connectivity and cloud infrastructure is limited, as well as areas where data needs to be processed locally for real-time analytics and AI at the edge. We're looking to bring on the most brilliant minds to help further our mission of bridging the digital divide with advanced technology infrastructure that can be rapidly deployed anywhere.
About the role
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Technical Lead to drive the design and implementation of our on-premise Compute as a Service (CaaS) and GPU as a Service (GPUaaS) offerings. This role will be pivotal in building a robust and scalable infrastructure platform, enabling our engineering teams to efficiently deploy and manage applications. Additionally, you will lead the design and development of a cloud-integrated marketplace for seamless application deployment onto our on-premise bare metal Kubernetes clusters. This role requires a strong understanding of cloud-native technologies, bare metal infrastructure, and marketplace design principles.
Location. This role is office-based at our Bellevue, Washington office.
What You'll Do (Key Responsibilities)
- CaaS & GPUaaS Design and Implementation:
- Lead the architectural design and implementation of a scalable and efficient CaaS and GPUaaS platform on our on-premise bare metal clusters.
- Evaluate and select appropriate technologies for container orchestration, virtualization, and resource management.
- Define and implement robust monitoring, logging, and alerting systems for the CaaS and GPUaaS platform.
- Optimize performance and resource utilization of the bare metal infrastructure.
- Marketplace Development:
- Design and develop a cloud-integrated marketplace for deploying applications onto the on-premise infrastructure.
- Define the marketplace's architecture, including user interface, backend services, and API integrations.
- Implement secure and efficient application deployment workflows.
- Integrate the marketplace with existing cloud services and infrastructure.
- Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation for the marketplace.
- Define best practices for application onboarding, verification and upgrade workflows.
- Technical Leadership:
- Provide technical guidance and mentorship to a team of engineers.
- Lead technical design reviews and code reviews.
- Stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends and technologies.
- Drive innovation and continuous improvement in our infrastructure platform.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including software engineering, operations, and product management.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
- 8+ years of experience in 1 infrastructure engineering or software development.
- Proven experience in designing and implementing CaaS and/or GPUaaS platforms.
- Strong understanding of containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
- Experience with bare metal infrastructure and hardware management.
- Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
- Experience designing and implementing marketplaces or similar platforms.
- Strong programming skills in languages such as Python, Go, or Java.
- Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills.
- Experience with infrastructure as code tools (Terraform, Ansible).
Preferred Experience and Skills
- Experience with high-performance computing (HPC) environments.
- Experience with GPU virtualization and management.
- Experience with distributed storage systems.
- Experience with security best practices in cloud and on premise environments.
- Experience with building CI/CD pipelines.
Compensation & Benefits
For U.S. Based candidates: To ensure fairness and transparency, the starting base salary range for this role for candidates in the U.S. are listed below, varying based on location experience, skills, and qualifications. In addition to base salary, this role will also be offered equity and subsidized benefits (details available upon request).
#LI-AB1
#LI-Onsite
Compensation
$144,000-$180,000 USD
You're a Great Fit if You're
- A go-getter with a growth mindset. You're intellectually curious, have strong business acumen, and actively seek opportunities to build relevant skills and knowledge
- A detail-oriented problem-solver. You can independently gather information, solve problems efficiently, and deliver results with a "get-it-done" attitude
- Thrive in a fast-paced environment. You're energized by an entrepreneurial spirit, capable of working quickly, and excited to contribute to a growing company
- A collaborative team player. You focus on business success and are motivated by team accomplishment vs personal agenda
- Highly organized and results-driven. Strong prioritization skills and a dedicated work ethic are essential for you
Equal Opportunity Statement
At Armada, we are committed to fostering a work environment where everyone is given equal opportunities to thrive. As an equal opportunity employer, we strictly prohibit discrimination or harassment based on race, color, gender, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other characteristic protected by law. This policy applies to all employment decisions, including hiring, promotions, and compensation. Our hiring is guided by qualifications, merit, and the business needs at the time.