Associate Automation Engineer Jobs in Castro Valley, CA

As a Associate Forward Deployed Engineer at Penumbra, you will play a critical role in determining the company's long term goals. You will support the deployment and operationalization of AI-driven solutions within enterprise environments. This role works across software engineering, DevOps, and customer delivery to facilitate the integration and deployment of AI solutions. The position collaborates with engineering, infrastructure, and business stakeholders to translate requirements into scalable, production-ready solutions that align with business objectives.
What You'll Work On
• Assist in deploying AI-based applications, automation workflows, and related services into production environments
• Support end-to-end implementation, including configuration, integration, and validation
• Partner with internal stakeholders and business teams to understand use cases and operational requirements
• Translate functional needs into implementable technical solutions
• Contribute to CI/CD pipeline setup, release processes, and environment management
• Support containerization, cloud deployments, and infrastructure automation efforts
• Develop and maintain integrations across enterprise systems using APIs, scripts, and automation tools
• Tailor solutions to align with specific business workflows and constraints
• Monitor application performance, availability, and reliability in production
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues in live environments, escalating as needed
• Create and maintain technical documentation, deployment guides, and operational runbooks
• Support transition of solutions to operations and support teams
What You Contribute
• A Bachelor's degree in computer engineering or related field with 1+ years of experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Proficiency in at least one programming language (preferably Python)
• Foundational knowledge of AI/ML concepts or enterprise AI tools
• Exposure to AI applications such as copilots, automation workflows, or large language models is preferred
• Foundational understanding of APIs, MCP, system integration, and cloud platforms (Azure preferred)
• Basic knowledge of DevOps practices, including version control, CI/CD, and containerization
• Ability to analyze and troubleshoot technical issues in dynamic environments
• Comfortable working with evolving requirements and ambiguity
• Ability to explain technical concepts clearly to non-technical stakeholders
• Strong oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail
• Proficiency with MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize assignments while handling various projects simultaneously.
Working Conditions
General office environment. Willingness and ability to work on site. May have business travel from 0-5%. Requires some lifting and moving of up to 15 pounds Must be able to move between buildings and floors. Must be able to remain stationary and use a computer or other standard office equipment, such as a printer or copy machine, for an extensive period of time each day. Must be able to read, prepare emails, and produce documents and spreadsheets. Must be able to move within the office and access file cabinets or supplies, as needed. Must be able to communicate and exchange accurate information with employees at all levels daily.
Base Pay Range Per Hour: $35.00 - 50.00 / hour
Individual compensation will vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, competencies, and work location.
What We Offer
• A collaborative teamwork environment where learning is constant, and performance is rewarded.
• The opportunity to be part of the team that is revolutionizing the treatment of some of the world's most devastating diseases.
• A generous benefits package for eligible employees that includes medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, short and long-term disability insurance, 401(k) with employer match, paid parental leave, eleven paid company holidays per year, a minimum of fifteen days of accrued vacation per year, which increases with tenure, and paid sick time in compliance with applicable law(s).
Penumbra, Inc., headquartered in Alameda, California, is a global healthcare company focused on innovative therapies. Penumbra designs, develops, manufactures, and markets novel products and has a broad portfolio that addresses challenging medical conditions in markets with significant unmet need. Penumbra sells its products to hospitals and healthcare providers primarily through its direct sales organization in the United States, most of Europe, Canada, and Australia, and through distributors in select international markets. The Penumbra logo is a trademark of Penumbra, Inc.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
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