Job Summary:
Avride is focused on autonomous vehicle technology and is seeking a Site Infrastructure Engineer to manage server and network infrastructure. The role involves hands-on responsibilities including assembling servers, deploying network equipment, and ensuring reliable connectivity for R&D and fleet operations.
Responsibilities:
• Assemble, image, rack, and cable custom-built servers — often non-standard configurations with the latest CPUs and GPUs
• Deploy and maintain switches, routers, and structured cabling across garage and office sites
• Troubleshoot and resolve hardware, network, and ISP connectivity issues end to end
• Select server configurations based on workload requirements and hardware trade-offs
• Maintain high-throughput network performance and uptime across all locations
• Manage physical site infrastructure: rack layouts, cabling runs, power, cooling, and equipment lifecycle
• Create and maintain internal documentation: runbooks, infrastructure diagrams, and configuration notes
• Partner with engineering and operations teams to support testing, development, and production needs
Qualifications:
Required:
• Proficiency with enterprise network equipment at an administrator or engineer level (MikroTik, Cisco, Juniper, Ubiquiti, FS, or similar)
• Strong grasp of routing, switching, VLANs, and high-throughput network architecture
• Solid Linux administration skills (system-level configuration, diagnostics, networking stack)
• Experience assembling, troubleshooting, and selecting optimal server hardware configurations
• Comfort with physical work: racking, stacking, cabling, and maintaining server room environments
Preferred:
• Experience with server room or small-DC design (power planning, cooling, layout)
• Familiarity with NixOS or declarative system management
• Scripting skills (Python, Bash)
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code tools (Terraform, Ansible)
• Track record of scaling infrastructure in a fast-growing environment
Company:
Avride is a developer and operator of autonomous vehicles and delivery robots. Founded in 2017, the company is headquartered in Austin, USA, with a team of 201-500 employees. The company is currently Growth Stage.