- Design, build, and maintain scalable, production-grade infrastructure across cloud and on-premise environment
- Set up and manage Kubernetes clusters
- Build and optimize robust CI/CD pipelines (e.g. GitHub Actions)
- Automate infrastructure provisioning using tools like Terraform
- Ensure high availability, performance, and observability across all systems
- Implement secure access solutions for internal teams and customer environments (including on-prem deployments)
- Apply security best practices to protect infrastructure, pipelines, and intellectual property
- Collaborate closely with engineering and product teams to continuously improve systems and processes
- Drive improvements, introduce new technologies, and contribute to the DevOps roadmap
DevOps Engineer
Heidelberg, Remote Berlin, Remote Frankfurt, Remote München
Full-time
Permanent employee
Your mission
To support our growing team, we are looking for an experienced DevOps Engineer to join us. In this role, you will take both a strategic and hands-on approach to designing, building, and scaling our infrastructure. You will play a key role in optimizing performance, enabling secure access for both internal teams and customers, and continuously improving our systems in a cutting-edge AI infrastructure company.
Your profile
- Strong hands-on experience designing and operating Kubernetes clusters (cloud and/or on-premise)
- Solid background working with at least one major cloud provider (preferably AWS; Azure/GCP also welcome)
- Deep understanding of Linux systems and networking fundamentals
- Proven experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines in production environments
- Experience with Infrastructure as Code (e.g. Terraform)
- Familiarity with observability and monitoring tools (e.g. Prometheus, Grafana, Datadog)
- Ability to work independently, take ownership, and operate effectively with minimal onboarding
- Comfortable working across multiple parallel projects and adapting to new challenges
- Experience with DevSecOps or MLOps practices
- Exposure to AI/ML infrastructure, data pipelines, or frameworks like TensorFlow or PyTorch
- Experience with OpenStack or multi-cloud environments
Why us?
- Build something big: Help build and scale a fast-growing AI infrastructure startup
- Pay & perks: Competitive compensation with a performance-based incentive, subsidized Deutschlandticket, and access to a discount portal
- Work your way: Flexible hours with hybrid and remote-friendly options
- Fast lanes, no red tape: Flat hierarchies and rapid decision-making mean ideas ship quickly
- Global team: Work with a diverse, international team across Germany and the USA
- Modern headquarters: Well-stocked office near the Heidelberg Hauptbahnhof, available on a hybrid basis or as a place to connect during our quarterly team workshops
- Top setup: Your choice of high-quality hardware and equipment
About us
Turbalance GmbH is an innovative, emerging startup that transforms AI laws. We are a team of passionate problem-solvers who believe in what we’re building. We constantly push boundaries and embrace our inner nerds as we find new ways to tackle complex challenges. You will find a dynamic work environment here, with flat or even non-existent hierarchies and the chance to take on responsibility from day one.
Turbalance is committed to providing a respectful, safe, and inclusive workplace. Diversity at Turbalance means fostering an environment where individual differences are recognized, valued, and respected, enabling everyone to fully contribute their talents and strengths.
This commitment begins with our recruitment process. If you require any accommodations to support your application or interview, please let us know as we are happy to assist.