Job DescriptionMenten AI is growing and seeks a full-time Senior Cloud and DevOps Engineer to lead the design, deployment, and scaling of our cloud infrastructure in support of a cutting-edge computational platform for discovering cyclic peptide therapeutics. In this role, you’ll take ownership of our GCP-based environment, architecting scalable and cost-efficient systems, automating deployment pipelines, and improving observability and reliability across the stack.You’ll work closely with the rest of the platform development team to deliver a secure, high-performance infrastructure that powers real-world drug discovery. This is a hands-on role ideal for someone who enjoys building onto existing systems and is excited to help shape the technical foundation of a growing platform. We prioritize a team player who can embrace and contribute to our positive culture of mutual support and growth.Location: RemoteCore Responsibilities- Design and implement cloud infrastructure on Google Cloud Platform (GCP) using modern Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) practices- Architect scalable, secure, and cost-efficient systems to support a cloud-native drug discovery platform, including containerized workloads and batch processing.- Lead infrastructure and DevOps initiatives, from planning through execution, to support a growing cloud-based application ecosystem.- Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines using GitLab to automate build, test, and deployment processes.- Enhance observability and reliability by implementing monitoring, alerting, and logging solutions tailored to production workloads.- Optimize and scale relational databases, particularly Google Cloud SQL with PostgreSQL, ensuring performance and availability meet the platform’s evolving needs.- Collaborate closely with software engineers to support deployment strategies, service reliability, and infrastructure requirements throughout the development lifecycle.- Work cross-functionally with scientific and platform teams to translate R&D needs into scalable cloud solutions.- Continuously evaluate and improve cloud cost efficiency, system performance, and platform reliability.- Contribute to a positive team culture supporting personal and professional development in line with the company’s core values and missionRequirements:- Bachelor’s or Advanced degree in computer science, engineering, natural science, or a related field- 3+ years of experience in DevOps, Cloud Engineering, or similar roles- Strong experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and Infrastructure-as-Code tools, especially CDK for Terraform (cdk-tf)- Proficiency in Python and TypeScript, particularly in the context of infrastructure automation- Experience deploying and managing containerized workloads (e.g., Docker, Google Cloud Batch, or similar)- Demonstrated ability to architect, implement, and scale cloud infrastructure in production environments- Solid understanding of CI/CD principles and experience building pipelines (GitLab, Jenkins, etc.)- Proven ability to work cross-functionally with software teams and align infrastructure to application needs- Experience with Google Cloud SQL (PostgreSQL) in high-performance or large-scale environments- Strong attention to detail, an interest in picking up new skills, and the ability to work independently in a fast-moving environmentNice to have:- Experience supporting scientific or data-intensive applications in biotech- Exposure to batch computing, high-throughput pipelines, or distributed systemsWhat we offer:Menten AI is all about helping you lead a healthy and meaningful life in and outside of work. We won’t lure you into staying longer with free dinners or dry-cleaning. We believe that your best work starts with a healthy lifestyle filled with the freedom to rest, create, exercise, and spend time with the ones you love.Benefits & Perks:- Flexible Paid Time Off- Wellness Allowance- Wellness & Fitness Allowance- Internet reimbursement- Company-sponsored holidays