Senior DevOps Engineer for Simulation Framework

At Wisk, we're transforming the future of urban mobility through safe, all-electric, autonomous flight. We are a passionate team working together toward a sustainable future, solving high-impact problems that have never been solved before. By delivering everyday flight for everyone, we're making it possible to spend less time getting there and more time being there. If you want to be part of shaping the future of mobility, then read on!

We are seeking a Senior DevOps Engineer with experience in simulation environments to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for implementing and managing CI/CD pipelines, configuration management, and automation processes for our simulation framework. You will work closely with other engineers to ensure that all components, including Kubernetes, Post Processing Notebooks, and Fast Time Sim Dashboards, are seamlessly integrated and efficiently managed. Your work will enable real-time data access and automation, driving the continuous improvement of our simulation capabilities.

In this role you will be responsible for implementing and managing CI/CD pipelines, configuration management, and automation processes for our simulation framework. You will work closely with other engineers to ensure that all components, including Kubernetes, Post Processing Notebooks, and Fast Time Sim Dashboards, are seamlessly integrated and efficiently managed. Your work will enable real-time data access and automation, driving the continuous improvement of our simulation capabilities.

This is a hybrid work opportunity. At Wisk, this means working onsite at our Mountain View office 3 days per week with flexibility for the remainder of the days. 

What you will do:

• CI/CD Pipeline Implementation: Design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines to automate the build, test, and deployment processes for simulation models and related components.
• Kubernetes Automation: Automate the execution of Kubernetes libraries and manage the deployment of simulation components within Kubernetes environments.
• Post Processing Automation: Implement and maintain automation processes for Post Processing Notebooks, ensuring efficient data handling and analysis.
• Real-Time Data Access: Enable real-time access to BigQuery data from Fast Time Web Apps, ensuring timely and accurate information is available for decision-making.
• Dashboard Development: Develop and manage the Fast Time Sim Dashboard, providing clear and accessible insights into simulation performance and metrics.
• Collaboration: Work closely with development, operations, and data teams to ensure seamless integration and operation of all simulation components.
• Continuous Improvement: Continuously enhance the simulation framework by identifying areas for optimization and implementing solutions to improve efficiency and performance.

Requirements:

• Experience: A minimum of 5 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or 3 years and a Master’s degree; or a PhD without experience; or equivalent work experience.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in Kubernetes, CI/CD tools (e.g.,Teamcity Jenkins, GitLab CI), cloud platforms, and programming languages such as Python, Bash, or Go. Experience with BigQuery and web-based dashboards is highly desirable.
• Analytical Skills: Strong problem-solving abilities with a focus on automation and process improvement.
• Communication: Excellent communication skills, with the ability to work effectively in a collaborative, cross-functional team environment.

We are committed to fostering diversity and inclusivity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds, including those from marginalized or underrepresented groups in the tech industry and aerospace, to apply for our job openings. We consider every candidate who shares our passion for making the impossible possible, even if they may not strictly meet all preferred requirements. We firmly believe that a diverse range of perspectives can profoundly influence both our product and our company culture.

Wisk HQ is located in Mountain View just a couple of hundred feet from Shoreline Lake and its surrounding walking/jogging trails. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, 9 off Fridays for full-time employees throughout the year, flexible vacation time off, 11 company holidays, a 401(k) plan with 50% company matching vested immediately, commuter assistance, and education assistance. And on top of all that, we also offer a variety of perks such as free catered lunches, flight lessons, wellness allowances, snacks, drinks, employee referral bonus, charitable giving match, patent bonus program, and more.

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