Baseten

Site Reliability Engineer

Remote

$150,000 – $250,000Compensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
AI & Machine Learning, Enterprise SoftwareIndustries

Job Description

Position Overview

  • Location Type: Hybrid
  • Job Type: Full-Time
  • Salary: $150K - $250K

Baseten is a rapidly growing company revolutionizing AI deployment with cutting-edge inference infrastructure. Backed by premier investors, we’re trusted by leading enterprises and AI-driven innovators like Descript, Bland.ai, Patreon, Writer, and Robust Intelligence. We’re currently raising a $75 million Series C and are looking for talented individuals to join our team.

Responsibilities

  • Build and maintain scalable infrastructure to support the deployment and operation of machine learning models.
  • Establish standards and best practices for reliability and performance across the infrastructure.
  • Automate processes, particularly for managing CI/CD pipelines.
  • 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 junior team members and contribute to knowledge sharing within the organization.
  • 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 professional work experience in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
  • Extensive experience with Kubernetes.
  • Experience in building and maintaining scalable infrastructure.
  • Experience with infrastructure-as-code tools (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation, Pulumi) and CI/CD tooling (e.g., GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Circle CI, Jenkins).
  • Relevant OSS observability experience (Prometheus, ELK stack, Grafana stack, Opentelemetry) is a plus.
  • Ability to own projects end-to-end, from project specification to execution.
  • No prior machine learning experience required, but should be open to learning about it.

Company Information

  • About Baseten: Baseten is a company revolutionizing AI deployment with cutting-edge inference infrastructure.
  • Investors: IVP, Spark Capital, Greylock, and Conviction
  • Notable Clients: Descript, Bland.ai, Patreon, Writer, Robust Intelligence

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation package (Unlimited PTO, 401k, covered healthcare premiums).

Skills

Kubernetes
Terraform
CloudFormation
Pulumi
GitHub Actions
GitLab CI
Circle CI
Jenkins
Prometheus
ELK stack
Grafana stack
Opentelemetry
CI/CD
Infrastructure-as-code

Baseten

Platform for deploying and managing ML models

About Baseten

Baseten provides a platform for deploying and managing machine learning (ML) models, aimed at simplifying the process for businesses. Users can select from a library of open-source foundation models and deploy them with just two clicks, making it easier to implement ML solutions. The platform features autoscaling, which adjusts resources based on demand, and comprehensive monitoring tools for tracking performance and troubleshooting. A key differentiator is Baseten's open-source model packaging framework, Truss, which allows users to package and deploy custom models easily. The company operates on a usage-based pricing model, where clients pay only for the time their models are actively deployed, helping them manage costs effectively.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2019Year Founded
$58.4MTotal Funding
SERIES_BCompany Stage
AI & Machine LearningIndustries
51-200Employees

Benefits

💰 Competitive compensation: We aim to provide 90th percentile (or better) salaries and equity grants for every team member commensurate with their experience.
🌎 Remote-first work environment: The Baseten team is welcome to work from wherever they want; fully remote, in our San Francisco office, or a mix of both. We provide a $1,000 stipend for you to make your home office comfortable and productive.
🏓 Regular in-person team summits: We get together as a team three times a year to plan, workshop, and most importantly, get to know each other better.
🌴 Unlimited PTO: We ask that everyone take at least 4 weeks of vacation. And we have a company-wide break between Christmas and New Year's Day.
🏥 Full healthcare coverage: Medical, dental and vision insurance for you and your family.
🍼 Paid parental leave: 16-weeks fully paid parental leave (adoptive and non-birth parents included) and flexibility with schedules while returning to work.
📈 401(k): Company-sponsored 401(k) for you to contribute to.
🧠: Learning and development budget: We encourage you to take classes, attend conferences, and invest in your craft and we’ll cover expenses to make it happen.

Risks

Increased competition from specialized AI models tailored for specific industries.
Potential over-reliance on Google Cloud Marketplace may limit flexibility and control.
Rapid AI model development could render Baseten's offerings obsolete without continuous innovation.

Differentiation

Baseten offers a serverless backend for machine-learning applications with auto-scaling.
Truss, an open-source model packaging framework, allows seamless deployment of custom models.
Baseten's platform provides comprehensive monitoring tools for efficient model performance tracking.

Upsides

Integration with Google Cloud Marketplace boosts visibility and customer acquisition potential.
$40M Series B funding enhances Baseten's platform capabilities and market reach.
Chains framework positions Baseten for complex AI workflows, attracting sophisticated projects.

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