The Senior Platform Infrastructure Engineer will maintain and optimize on-site and cloud computing infrastructure, manage Linux systems, security protocols, and develop infrastructure monitoring systems.
About this Role:
Pickle is on the hunt for a dynamic and driven Senior Linux Infrastructure Engineer (Ubuntu) to revolutionize the future of warehouse automation. The ideal candidate will blend Linux system administration with hardware expertise and performance optimization skills to create innovative solutions for our computing needs. Our system is constantly evolving, and we are tackling challenging, unsolved problems in robotic material handling. There will be plenty of opportunities to contribute to the direction of our product and its computing architecture..
What You’ll Accomplish:
- Provision and manage Linux systems (Ubuntu-based) supporting edge robotic control and data processing.
- Automate driver installs, system bootstrapping, and patching.
- Build with infrastructure-as-code using tools like Ansible for repeatable and scalable deployments.
- Deploy and manage monitoring to track system health and capacity.
- Conduct comprehensive performance benchmarking to support data-driven decisions on component selection and configuration.
- Optimize system security, reliability, performance, and cost-efficiency.
- Coordinate equipment procurement, provisioning, installation, and decommissioning.
- Maintain detailed documentation of system configurations and procedures.
- Interface with vendors and third-party service providers for support and procurement.
- Assist other team members with their responsibilities.
Who You Are:
- 5+ years of experience in Linux systems administration or infrastructure engineering.
- 2+ years of experience working with Nvidia GPU technologies and tooling (e.g., CUDA toolkit, DCGM, Jetson).
- Experience with performance profiling, benchmarking, and Linux system optimization.
- Experience with virtualization, containerization (Docker), and systems troubleshooting.
- Experience with monitoring tools like Prometheus and Grafana.
- Proficiency with scripting languages (Bash, Python) and automation tools (Ansible, Terraform).
- Strong focus on keeping good documentation.
- Ability to participate in an on-call rotation for critical issue response.
- Ability to work from our Charlestown, MA office at least three days per week.
About Pickle Robot
Pickle Robot is a pioneer in Physical AI for supply chain applications. Today Pickle robots autonomously unload trucks, trailers, and import containers at human-scale or better performance. The alternative is manual work that is difficult, dirty, sometimes dangerous, and increasingly hard to staff at distribution centers around the globe. Pickle Robot is laser focused on automating truck unloading using generative AI, machine learning, computer vision, advanced sensors, and industrial robotics to deliver engineered products customers rely on. Pickle Robot Unload Systems work alongside people on loading docks to make the work safer, faster, and more efficient. Pickle robots are physical AI that unload trucks.
Pickle provides best-in-class benefits including health, dental, & vision insurance; unlimited vacation, along with all federal and state holidays; 401K contributions of 5% your salary, travel supplies, and other items to make your working life more fun, comfortable, and productive.
Top Skills
Ansible
Bash
Docker
Google Cloud Platform
Linux
Nvidia Jetson
Python
Terraform
Ubuntu
Pickle Robot Company Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA Office
Cambridge, MA, United States, 02139
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