Infrastructure Engineer

Summary

Join Peerspace as an Infrastructure Engineer and play a key role in supporting and enhancing our cloud infrastructure. You will work primarily in GCP using Kubernetes/GKE and manage high-scale edge computing solutions. Your expertise in Terraform, high-availability systems, and security best practices will ensure reliable and scalable production environments. Collaborate with engineers across the company, contributing to continuous improvement initiatives. This role offers opportunities to work with modern cloud operations and learn new technologies. Peerspace is a remote-first company with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Requirements

• Have 3-5 years of experience in infrastructure or cloud engineering, with practical experience in managing cloud environments
• Be proficient in Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and container orchestration using Kubernetes/GKE
• Have experience with infrastructure-as-code tools, particularly Terraform
• Have familiarity with high-scale edge computing environments using CDNs and designing high-availability systems
• Possess a basic understanding of security best practices in cloud infrastructure
• Demonstrate strong analytical skills to diagnose issues, optimize systems, and contribute to performance improvements
• Have the ability to work closely with cross-functional teams, communicating clearly with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Maintain a proactive attitude towards learning new technologies and practices to further enhance our infrastructure

Responsibilities

• Assist in the deployment, configuration, and maintenance of cloud resources on GCP, with a focus on Kubernetes/GKE environments
• Utilize Terraform to automate infrastructure provisioning and ensure consistent, zero-downtime deployments
• Support the implementation and optimization of edge computing strategies, including managing CDN configurations and designing high-availability systems for global audiences
• Apply and advocate for security best practices across our cloud infrastructure to safeguard production systems
• Collaborate with team members to monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and drive continuous improvement in our infrastructure
• Work closely with senior engineers and other teams to integrate new technologies, share knowledge, and adopt modern infrastructure practices

Benefits

• 100% employee coverage of medical, dental and vision insurance
• $500 annual professional development allowance
• Discount on all Peerspace bookings
• Laptop, high res display, and stipend to setup home office
• Monthly cell phone and internet credit
• Coworking membership if needed (in lieu of home office)
• Flexible take it as you need it time off policy
• Wellness Fridays observed company wide
• Annual in-person, all company offsites and team-building events