DevOps Engineer

ABOUT PLAUD AI

PLAUD AI is a pioneering AInative hardware and software company that turns meetings and conversations into actionable insights with AI devices like PLAUD NOTE and PLAUD NotePin. By recording, transcribing, and summarizing reallife conversations, our solutions boost productivity and save time. Designed for precision and flexibility, whether in meetings or on the go, our products empower you to focus on creative, highvalue work while AI handles the details.

We are a growing global team of hardware and software experts seeking advanced AI innovations that integrate with reallife user scenarios. Our newly established headquarters in San Francisco will collaborate with our teams in Shenzhen, Beijing, and Tokyo to extend AI benefits to users globally.

Visit https:www.plaud.ai to learn more.

WHY JOIN US

• Join a skyrocketing team where your impact drives success and your career reaches new heights, along with what we have achieved, as shared below.

• Global Leadership: Positioned uniquely to lead the future of work by leveraging innovative AIdriven devices and solutions.

• Founded in December 2021: Bootstrapped, profitable, and experiencing explosive growth.

• 10x Revenue Growth: Achieved 10x revenue growth for two consecutive years, reaching a $100 million run rate, with expectations for even greater expansion in 2025.

• Proven ProductMarket Fit: Over 400,000 devices shipped globally since November 2023, with users engaging for an average of 30 hours per month to enhance productivity.

• New Initiatives: Expanding from consumerfocused products to industryspecific solutions and enterpriselevel services.

• Loved by Professionals: Our products are trusted by professionals in sectors such as healthcare and sales, where conversations drive success.

• ABOUT THE ROLE

  We are seeking an experienced and proactive DevOps Engineer who will take charge of our cloud infrastructure and deployment pipelines. This role is critical to ensuring the high availability and resilience of our recordingtotext pipeline, privacysensitive data handling, robust security measures, and cost optimization initiatives. The successful candidate will collaborate across international teams and play a key role in evolving our AWShosted services, ensuring compliance with global standards and industry best practices.

  WHO SHOULD APPLY

  The ideal candidate will be a selfdriven professional with a proven track record in managing complex cloud infrastructures, enhancing service stability, and leading cost reduction initiatives. You should have strong communication skills, an eye for security and compliance details, and be comfortable working in a dynamic, globally distributed team.

  WHAT YOU WILL DO

  Cloud Infrastructure Management:

  • Design, deploy, and maintain scalable, secure, and costeffective AWS infrastructures.

  • Implement and manage CICD pipelines to support rapid deployment cycles while ensuring system stability and performance.

  • Data Privacy & Security:

    • Develop and enforce robust security policies to safeguard sensitive data captured by our recording devices.

    • Implement access control, encryption, and monitoring solutions to ensure compliance with data privacy regulations.

    • Service Stability and Reliability:

      • Monitor system performance and develop proactive incident response strategies to maintain 247 operational uptime.

      • Optimize resource usage and manage disaster recovery planning to ensure overall service resilience.

      • Cost Optimization:

        • Analyze cloud usage and implement cost reduction measures without compromising performance or security.

        • Identify and adopt innovative strategies to streamline operations and improve ROI on cloud resources.

        • Compliance & Best Practices:

          • Ensure our services adhere to global compliance standards and industry best practices, including data handling and security protocols.

          • Audit existing workflows and implement necessary changes to maintain alignment with regulatory requirements.

          • Collaboration and Communication:

            • Act as a bridge between technical teams and stakeholders across different regions to ensure alignment and seamless integration of DevOps strategies.

            • Document technical processes, develop training materials, and mentor junior team members on DevOps best practices.

            • Continuous Improvement:

              • Keep abreast of emerging cloud technologies and industry trends, and integrate them into the existing infrastructure where applicable.

              • Participate in postincident reviews and propose system enhancements to prevent future occurrences.

              • WHAT YOU WILL BRING

                Experience:

                • 3+ years of experience in DevOps, system administration, or cloud engineering roles, preferably with a focus on AWS environments.

                • Technical Expertise:

                  • Handson experience with AWS services including EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, CloudFormation, and more.

                  • Proficiency in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform or CloudFormation.

                  • Experience with container orchestration platforms like Kubernetes or ECS.

                  • Security & Compliance:

                    • Deep understanding of data privacy, network security protocols, and regulatory compliance best practices.

                    • Proven track record in implementing robust security strategies and performing regular system audits.

                    • Operational Excellence:

                      • Demonstrated ability to design and manage resilient CICD pipelines and automated deployment processes.

                      • Experience with monitoring, logging, and incident management tools (e.g., CloudWatch, Prometheus, Grafana).

                      • Collaboration & Communication:

                        • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively communicate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences, including international teams.

                        • Problem Solving:

                          • Excellent troubleshooting skills and the ability to quickly diagnose and resolve technical issues in a fastpaced environment.

                          • Educational Background:

                            • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

                            • GREAT TO HAVE

                              • Familiarity with OpenAI or similar AI processing frameworks, particularly in speechtotext conversion and natural language processing workflows.

                              • Experience in multicloud environments (Azure, GCP) or hybrid cloud deployments.

                              • Prior experience working in a startup environment with a focus on rapid scaling and operational agility.

                              • Exposure to DevSecOps practices, integrating security deeply into the continuous integration process.

                              • Ability to travel internationally as needed for team collaboration and training sessions.