OS / K8s Systems Engineer

About this role

Baseten seeks a senior OS/Kubernetes systems engineer to design and automate the infrastructure layer that converts raw GPU hardware into production-ready compute clusters. You'll own provisioning pipelines, OS image creation, and cluster orchestration to enable rapid, reproducible infrastructure deployments across data centers.

What you'll do

• Design and implement end-to-end automation for cluster provisioning and lifecycle management
• Build OS images, provisioning systems (PXE or equivalent), and configuration management pipelines
• Deploy and operate Kubernetes, Slurm, or similar cluster orchestration platforms
• Ensure reproducible infrastructure deployments across multiple sites and hardware generations
• Automate system upgrades, rollouts, and failure recovery mechanisms
• Optimize GPU utilization, networking performance, and collaborate with hardware teams

What they're looking for

• Infrastructure automation and systems design
• Linux kernel, boot processes, drivers, and performance tuning
• Programming in Python, Go, or similar languages
• Kubernetes orchestration and management
• Provisioning systems and OS imaging
• Multi-layer debugging (hardware, OS, networking)
• GPU or high-performance computing experience
• Configuration management tools

Benefits

• Competitive compensation with meaningful equity
• 100% medical, dental, and vision insurance for employee and dependents
• Flexible PTO with company-wide winter break closure
• Paid parental leave and fertility/family-building stipend
• Company-facilitated 401(k)
• Exposure to leading AI startups and learning opportunities