Member of Technical Staff, Infrastructure & Scaling at Parallel Systems

San Francisco, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

AI, TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

Deep intuition on distributed systems
Deep intuition on cloud platforms
Deep intuition on performance tuning
Deep intuition on scalable architecture
Ability to reason about trade-offs between cost, reliability, and speed of iteration
Passion for enabling teams to build faster and ship confidently
Focus on infrastructure that supports products used by millions reliably

Responsibilities

Build infrastructure, including around large language models
Operate infrastructure
Scale infrastructure
Ensure systems are reliable as the company grows
Ensure systems are cost-efficient as the company grows
Anticipate bottlenecks before they appear
Evolve architecture to meet increasing demands
Build tools and systems that keep engineering velocity high

Skills

Distributed Systems

Cloud Platforms

Performance Tuning

Scalable Architecture

LLM Infrastructure

Reliability Engineering

Cost Optimization

Parallel Systems

Automated battery-electric rail freight solutions

About Parallel Systems

Parallel Systems focuses on transforming freight transportation by shifting cargo movement from trucks to rail. They develop automated, battery-electric freight rail vehicles designed to integrate seamlessly with existing railroad operations. This technology allows railroads to service routes under 1,000 miles, providing a more efficient and environmentally friendly alternative to traditional trucking, especially for shorter distances. Unlike competitors, Parallel Systems emphasizes sustainability and flexibility, targeting railroads that want to expand their services and businesses looking for greener freight options. The company's goal is to reduce carbon emissions in the freight industry while offering innovative solutions that enhance operational efficiency for railroads.

Los Angeles, CaliforniaHeadquarters

2020Year Founded

$51.7MTotal Funding

SERIES_ACompany Stage

Automotive & Transportation, ConsultingIndustries

11-50Employees

Risks

Competition from established rail companies like Genesee & Wyoming in zero-emission solutions.

Potential regulatory challenges from new rail safety bills in Congress.

Dependence on government grants, which may not be sustainable long-term.

Differentiation

Parallel Systems offers autonomous, zero-emission rail vehicles for freight transportation.

The company targets short-distance rail corridors under 1,000 miles, unlike traditional rail.

Founded by former SpaceX engineers, Parallel Systems leverages advanced technology for rail freight.

Upsides

Increased demand for short-haul rail solutions due to truck driver shortages.

Development of microterminals reduces land use and operational costs for rail freight.

Zero-emission logistics align with growing demand for sustainable freight solutions.

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