Software Engineer DevOps / Systems Operations (On-Prem & Linux Systems)
About Unbox Robotics
We at Unbox Robotics are revolutionizing warehouses and distribution centers by building the world's most
compact, powerful, and flexible mobile robotics systems for the new age of warehousing. Our product is the World's 1st of its kind AI-powered parcel sorting robotic system that gets installed 10X faster, saves 50+% space and improves productivity by more than 3X with 50% fewer robots than that of the competition. Founded in 2019, we are backed by marquee investors and angels. We are looking to add to our team of thinkers, innovators and doers and would love to have you join us at the Pune, India oRice and build the future of on-demand robotics logistics solutions
Location: Pune (On-site / Warehouse + ORice)
Experience: 48 years
About The Role
We are looking for a Software Engineer DevOps / Systems Operations who thrives at the intersection of OS internals and release engineering. This role is responsible for the deployment, reliability, and on-prem infrastructure of a large-scale distributed robotics system. Unlike traditional Cloud DevOps roles, this position requires deep UNIX/Linux expertise. You will be expected to diagnose issues at the kernel and application layers, manage complex release pipelines, and ensure system stability in high-load, Wi-Fi-dependent environments without relying on cloud-provider dashboards.
Roles & Responsibilities
- Linux Systems Mastery: Operate and tune bare-metal Linux servers (CPU, memory, disk, network).
- Perform deep-dive troubleshooting using system logs and OS-level diagnostics.
- Release & Pipeline Management: Own the end-to-end CI/CD process, coordinating releases and executing staged production rollouts with robust rollback strategies.
- Container Excellence: Create, layer, and debug Docker images. Integrate containerized stacks into on-prem workflows and troubleshoot runtime issues.
- Network & Wi-Fi Reliability: Validate and troubleshoot network performance (packet loss, latency, jitter) in high-density, real-time environments.
- Automation: Develop sophisticated Bash or Python scripts for log parsing, build automation, and custom system tooling.
- Operational Health: Monitor system throughput and latency using tools like Grafana/Prometheus; design alerts and perform Root Cause Analysis (RCA).
Requirements
- Deep UNIX/Linux Expertise: Expert-level command of Linux internals (specifically Ubuntu Server).
- Comfortable reading logs and managing processes without high-level abstractions.
- Release Engineering: Proven experience in versioning, rollback strategies, and managing the lifecycle of a release.
- Containerization: Proficient with Docker (image optimization, debugging, and layering).
- Hands-on Scripting: Strong proficiency in Bash and Python for automation and systems-level tooling.
- Networking Fundamentals: Solid understanding of TCP/UDP, VLANs, routing, and troubleshooting Wi-Fi roaming/latency.
- Observability: Practical experience in log analysis and monitoring (ELK, Prometheus, or similar).
Good To Have
- SRE/Build Engineering Background: Experience as a Systems Reliability Engineer or Build/Release Engineer.
- On-Prem Kubernetes: Experience managing K8s in a bare-metal or edge environment.
- Database Ops: Operational familiarity with Postgres, MongoDB, or Redis (availability and backups).
What We Are NOT Looking For
- Pure Cloud Specialists: Candidates whose experience is limited to configuring AWS/Azure/GCP services (EKS, Lambda, etc.) without deep OS-level troubleshooting skills.
- Dashboard-Reliant Engineers: We need experts who can diagnose a system failure from a terminal when the high-level dashboard doesn't provide the answer
What Success Looks Like
- Precision Releases: Stable deployments with zero-friction rollback capability.
- System Visibility: Clear, actionable metrics and logs that reveal the why behind every incident.
- Deep Diagnosis: Fast, accurate root-cause identification at the OS and network layer.
We Value
Constant learner to become a Subject Matter Expert
Proven record in start-up environment working with innovations
Exposure to a high paced working environment
Ability to conduct detailed procedures in a time-constrained environment
About
Also, to learn more about what is like to be a Unbox employee, please read more about current employees and company culture:
https://unboxrobotics.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/unboxrobotics/
https://instagram.com/lifeatunbox
