Software Engineer - Infrastruture

ABOUT BASETEN

Join our dynamic team at Baseten, where we’re revolutionizing AI deployment with cutting-edge inference infrastructure. Backed by premier investors such as IVP, Spark Capital, Greylock, and Conviction, we’re trusted by leading enterprises and AI-driven innovators—including Descript, Bland.ai, Patreon, Writer, and Robust Intelligence—to deliver top-tier performance, security, and reliability for their production workloads. With our recent $75 million Series C funding, we’re poised to accelerate our mission to make AI accessible across all products. If you’re passionate about tackling impactful challenges and building transformative solutions from the ground up, we invite you to join us on this exciting journey!

THE ROLE

As a software engineer with an affinity towards infrastructure at Baseten, you will set the direction for—and help build—the upcoming versions of Baseten’s cloud infrastructure, which is the backbone of Baseten and what our users rely on when building machine learning-powered applications.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop and maintain software systems using one or more general-purpose programming languages, such as Python, Ruby, or Go.
• Manage Kubernetes clusters in production settings, ensuring stability and scalability.
• Understand and address security, observability, SLA, and scalability implications, while avoiding premature optimization.
• Own products and projects end-to-end, functioning as both an engineer and a project manager, with a focus on user empathy, project specification, and end-to-end execution.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand project requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
• Mentor and potentially lead a team, fostering growth and sharing knowledge.
• Navigate ambiguity and exercise good judgment on tradeoffs and tools needed to solve problems, avoiding unnecessary complexity.
• Demonstrate pride, ownership, and accountability for your work, expecting the same from your teammates.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's, Master's, or Ph.D. degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or related field.
• 3+ years of work professional work experience in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
• Experience with one or more general-purpose programming languages, including Python, Ruby, or Go.
• Experience in managing Kubernetes clusters in production environments.
• Strong understanding of security, observability, SLA, and scalability considerations.
• Experience supporting machine learning teams or building ML Ops platforms is a plus, as well as a strong interest in learning about machine learning.
• Interest in growing and leading a team is highly valued.

BENEFITS:

• Competitive compensation package (Unlimited PTO, 401k, covered healthcare premiums, remote-first culture).
• A unique opportunity to be part of a rapidly growing startup in one of the most exciting engineering fields of our era.
• An inclusive and supportive work culture that fosters learning and growth.
• Exposure to a variety of ML startups, offering unparalleled learning and networking opportunities.
  

Apply Now to embark on a rewarding journey in shaping the future of AI! If you are a motivated individual with a passion for machine learning and a desire to be part of a collaborative and forward-thinking team, we would love to hear from you.

At Baseten, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.