Senior Site Reliability Engineer Cloud Platform at Zilliz

Redwood City, California, United States

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$150,000 – $220,000Compensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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AI, DatabaseIndustries

Requirements

4+ years of experience in site reliability engineering or similar roles with a focus on cloud-native systems
Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, Go, or Java
Strong knowledge of container orchestration technologies like Kubernetes and Docker
Expertise with cloud platforms such as AWS, GCP, or Azure, and their respective monitoring and management tools
Experience with infrastructure as code tools such as Terraform or Ansible
Familiarity with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI, or Argo
Proven ability to troubleshoot complex distributed systems and resolve issues promptly
Bachelor’s degree or above in computer science, software engineering, or other relevant disciplines
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, startup environment and handle multiple projects simultaneously
Experience with Open Source Milvus Vector Database is nice to have

Responsibilities

Work at the intersection of development and site reliability, creating SRE tools and systems, as well as supporting existing infrastructure and platforms
Ensure the reliability, availability, and performance of Zilliz’s distributed database systems
Develop and implement strategies for monitoring, incident management, and disaster recovery
Automate system operations and maintenance tasks to improve efficiency and reduce manual intervention
Design and build tools to manage and monitor infrastructure, ensuring scalability and robustness
Collaborate with software engineers to enhance system reliability, scalability, and performance
Maintain and improve the CI/CD pipeline to ensure smooth and rapid deployment of changes
Actively contribute to the Milvus Vector Database open-source community, focusing on improving reliability and operational efficiency

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

PythonGoJavaKubernetesDockerAWSGCPAzureCI/CD

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the salary range for this Senior Site Reliability Engineer position?

The salary range is $150,000 - $220,000 USD.

Is this position remote?

Yes, this is a remote position.

What key skills are required for this role?

Required skills include 4+ years in SRE or similar with cloud-native systems, proficiency in Python, Go, or Java, strong Kubernetes and Docker knowledge, expertise in AWS, GCP, or Azure, and experience with Terraform or Ansible.

What benefits does Zilliz offer?

Benefits include competitive compensation with cash and equity, regular bonuses and equity refresh, medical/dental/vision insurance, paid time off including vacation and wellbeing days, and generous 401(k) plans.

What makes a strong candidate for this SRE role at Zilliz?

Strong candidates have 4+ years of SRE experience in cloud-native systems, proficiency in languages like Python or Go, expertise in Kubernetes, cloud platforms, and IaC tools, plus the ability to thrive in a fast-paced startup environment; Milvus experience is a plus.

Zilliz

Cloud-based vector database service provider

About Zilliz

Zilliz provides a cloud-based vector database service that specializes in vector search applications, catering to over 5000 enterprises globally. Its main product, Zilliz Cloud, is a fully-managed service that simplifies the deployment and scaling of vector search applications, allowing businesses to avoid the complexities of infrastructure management. The platform is designed for high performance and reliability, capable of handling large-scale vector data and scaling up to 500 compute units to serve tens of billions of items. Zilliz differentiates itself from competitors by offering a versatile platform that integrates well with various tech stacks and prioritizes customer experience and data security, boasting a 99.9% uptime and compliance with SOC 2 standards. The company's goal is to provide an easy-to-use, secure, and efficient solution for enterprises looking to leverage vector similarity search services.

Shanghai, ChinaHeadquarters

2017Year Founded

$109.9MTotal Funding

SERIES_BCompany Stage

Data & Analytics, Enterprise SoftwareIndustries

51-200Employees