Senior Software Engineer, Cloud Platform

Chef Robotics is accelerating the deployment of intelligent machines in the physical world, starting with food production—a sector facing the largest labor shortage in the U.S., with 1.14M unfilled jobs today and 3.1M projected by 2030. These roles cannot be offshored, making robotics essential to keeping production onshore and strengthening America’s manufacturing base. Backed by investors like Kleiner Perkins, Construct, Bloomberg Beta, and Promus Ventures, and supported by a world-class team from companies such as Cruise, Zoox, Google, Tesla, and Amazon Robotics, Chef is rapidly scaling with multiple multi-year contracts and a mission to put an intelligent robot in every commercial kitchen.About The RoleAs a Senior Software Engineer, Cloud Platform at Chef Robotics, you'll be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining the cloud infrastructure and deployment systems that power our robotics platform. You'll focus on provisioning robots for seamless deployment, enabling remote software updates to enhance performance and reliability, and developing cloud infrastructure that supports real-time robotics operations. This role requires expertise in cloud platforms, containerization, and infrastructure automation to ensure scalable and reliable deployment of our robotics systems across customer environments.Cloud Infrastructure & DeploymentDesign and implement cloud infrastructure to support robotics platform deployment and operationsProvision robots for seamless deployment across diverse customer environmentsEnable remote software updates to enhance performance and reliability of deployed systemsImplement containerization (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes) for scalable deploymentsManage cloud infrastructure across AWS, GCP, or Azure platformsSystem Reliability & PerformanceImprove the performance and reliability of cloud services supporting the Chef systemImplement fault-tolerant design patterns to ensure reliability in production environmentsEstablish performance benchmarks and optimize systems to meet latency requirements for robotics operationsImplement comprehensive logging, monitoring, and alerting for cloud infrastructureCreate diagnostic tools and dashboards for operational visibilityDevOps & AutomationImplement CI/CD practices and infrastructure-as-code principlesDevelop automated deployment pipelines for robotics software and servicesCreate and maintain deployment scripts and configuration management systemsEstablish version control and rollback mechanisms for system updatesDevelop tools for consistent environment provisioning and managementData Pipeline & IntegrationMaintain secure and efficient data pipelines between on-device and cloud servicesImplement systems to support real-time communication between robotics systems and cloud infrastructureDesign cloud architecture that supports telemetry data collection and processingEnsure secure authentication and authorization mechanisms across cloud servicesRequired Qualifications - Technical ExpertiseBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience5+ years of professional experience in cloud infrastructure and DevOps rolesExpert knowledge of cloud infrastructure and deployment (AWS, GCP, or Azure)Strong proficiency with containerization (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes) technologiesExtensive experience with CI/CD practices and infrastructure-as-code principlesExperience with system monitoring, logging, and performance optimizationUnderstanding of secure data pipeline design and implementationDomain KnowledgeUnderstanding of infrastructure requirements for robotics or automation systemsExperience with real-time or near-real-time systems and cloud architectureBackground in developing reliable systems with high availability requirementsKnowledge of deployment automation and configuration managementFamiliarity with system performance optimization including latency and scalabilityPersonal AttributesStrong problem-solving skills with a systematic approach to infrastructure challengesExcellence in technical communication and documentationProactive mindset in identifying potential issues and implementing solutionsComfort with working in a fast-paced startup environmentPassion for robotics and automation technologyCollaborative approach to cross-functional engineering teamsDesired QualificationsExperience with robotics hardware deployment and managementKnowledge of ROS (Robot Operating System) or similar frameworksExperience with time-series databases for telemetry dataFamiliarity with message queue systems for distributed systemsBackground in manufacturing, food production, or industrial automationExperience with WebSockets for real-time communicationKnowledge of Redis for caching and distributed system patternsKey Projects You'll Work OnProvisioning robots for seamless deployment across customer sitesImplementing remote software update systems for deployed robotics fleetsImproving the performance and reliability of cloud services supporting the Chef systemBuilding automated deployment pipelines for robotics softwareDeveloping monitoring and diagnostic tools for distributed robotics operationsWe may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.Chef is an early-stage startup where equity is a major part of the compensation package. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position. Within the range, individual pay is determined by additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.In addition to salary and early-stage equity, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, commuter benefits, flexible paid time off (PTO), catered lunch, and 401(k) matching.