Senior Infrastructure Engineer
Sereact
Location
Stuttgart Schockenriedstr. 17
Employment Type
Full time
Location Type
On-site
Department
Software
Who We Are
We are a rapidly growing embodied AI company revolutionizing human labor. Leveraging cutting-edge robotics and advanced artificial intelligence, we develop transformative technologies that redefine how work is done across multiple industries—empowering businesses to streamline operations, boost productivity, and unlock new possibilities.
Overview
We're looking for a Senior Infrastructure Engineer to build and scale our infrastructure from the ground up. You'll be responsible for establishing configuration management practices, standardizing our deployment processes, and creating the foundation for managing our growing fleet of systems. This is a high-impact, high-visibility role where you'll architect and implement critical infrastructure that enables the company to scale operations.
Your Responsibilities:
Infrastructure & Automation
Design and implement infrastructure-as-code using configuration management tools (Chef, Puppet, Salt, Ansible, or similar)
Build automated deployment and provisioning systems for our fleet of distributed systems
Build CI/CD pipelines and deployment automation
Platform Standards & Architecture
Establish standards for compute platforms, networking configurations, and system protocols
Define best practices that will scale as the team and fleet grow
Monitoring, Tooling & Operations
Create monitoring and observability solutions for fleet health and performance
Develop tooling for remote system management and troubleshooting
Document infrastructure architecture, runbooks, and operational procedures
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Work across the stack as needed to support the team and respond to evolving priorities
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
5+ years of experience in DevOps, Infrastructure, or Systems Engineering roles
Strong hands-on experience with configuration management tools (Chef, Puppet, Salt, Ansible, etc.)
Expert-level Linux system administration skills
Proficiency with infrastructure-as-code and version control (Git)
Experience designing and implementing deployment automation at scale
Strong understanding of networking, security, and system architecture
Proven ability to build infrastructure systems from scratch with minimal guidance
Excellent documentation and communication skills
Preferred Qualifications
Experience managing distributed systems or edge computing infrastructure
Background with containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes)
Familiarity with monitoring and observability tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack, etc.)
Experience with GCP
Scripting proficiency in Python, Bash, or similar
Previous experience in hardware, robotics, or manufacturing environments
Understanding of embedded systems or specialized compute platforms
Soft Skills
Self-organization: Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and shifting priorities
Team player: Collaborative and effective communicator in both in-person and distributed/virtual teams
Self-starter: Proactive, resourceful, and able to thrive with minimal supervision in ambiguous situations
Problem-solver: Strong analytical mindset, with ability to break down complex problems into actionable steps
Adaptability: Comfortable with changing requirements and priorities in a fast-paced startup environment
Our Interview Plan
Application
Take-home Exercise: A short design task with clear instructions.
Cultural Fit Interview (40 min): How you work, what motivates you, and what you're looking for.
Technical Fit Interview (45 min): Deep dive into your design process, decision-making, and portfolio.
On-site Visit: Meet the team, collaborate on a live problem, and get a feel for our environment.
What We Offer
Free meals at the workplace
Flexible working hours
Option to work from home when needed
A motivated team and an open, collaborative culture
The chance to design interfaces for cutting-edge robotics—your work will be used, not filed away in some
