IT/Support Operations Engineer (NY)
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ABOUT BASETEN
Baseten powers mission-critical inference for the world's most dynamic AI companies, like Cursor, Notion, OpenEvidence, Abridge, Clay, Gamma, and Writer. By uniting applied AI research, flexible infrastructure, and seamless developer tooling, we enable companies operating at the frontier of AI to bring cutting-edge models into production. We're growing quickly and recently raised our $1.5B Series F, led by Altimeter Capital, Conviction Partners, and Spark Capital. Join us and help build the platform engineers turn to ship AI products.
THE ROLE
We are looking for an IT Support / Operations Engineer to join Baseten
as we continue to scale our IT team. In this role, you will play a critical part in
bringing our technical support entirely in-house to provide a seamless, high-touch
experience for all Baseten employees.
As we continue to scale, you will be the primary point of contact for day-to-day
technical issues, allowing you to have a direct impact on our team's productivity
and overall office environment. This position is ideal for a hands-on problem
solver who enjoys a mix of hardware and software troubleshooting, user lifecycle
management, and maintaining the physical IT infrastructure of a modern office.
While you will focus heavily on elevating our internal support standards, you will
also assist with systems administration and workflow automation as our company
evolves. This is a hybrid role based out of our San Francisco or New York office, following our
standard policy of three days per week in-person to ensure our physical office
and AV systems remain high-performing and reliable.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Serve as the escalation point for day-to-day technical support, diagnosing and
resolving hardware and software issues across our Mac and Windows fleetManage user lifecycle administration including provisioning, deprovisioning,
and access management across all systems and servicesOwn the IT onboarding experience for new employees — from laptop setup
and account configuration to a smooth first-day experienceMaintain and continuously improve office IT infrastructure to ensure a reliable,
high-performing environment for all employeesBuild and maintain a knowledge base of self-serve resources to reduce ticket
volume and empower usersManage IT asset procurement, inventory tracking, and vendor relationships
Support new office buildouts and contribute to broader workplace IT planning
as we scaleIdentify opportunities to automate workflows and eliminate inefficiencies
across IT operationsAdapt to the evolving needs of a fast-growing company, taking on new
challenges as they ariseSystems administration, including managing admin-level access, configuring
user permissions, and performing routine maintenance across cloud-based
services.
REQUIREMENTS
Strong working knowledge of Google Workspace, MDM platforms (e.g.
Kandji), IdM/SSO solutions (e.g. Okta), and video conferencing toolsProven experience administering macOS at scale, with solid working
knowledge of Windows environmentsHands-on experience with automation tools and a track record of streamlining
IT processes and workflowsExcellent communication skills with a genuine passion for delivering great
support experiencesStrong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a
fast-paced, ambiguous environment
BENEFITS
Competitive compensation, including meaningful equity
(U.S. only) 100% coverage of medical, dental, and vision insurance for employee and dependents
Flexible PTO policy including company wide Winter Break (our offices are closed from Christmas Eve to New Year's Day!)
Paid parental leave
Fertility and family-building stipend through Carrot
(U.S. only) Company-facilitated 401(k)
Exposure to a variety of ML startups, offering unparalleled learning and networking opportunities.
Apply now to embark on a rewarding journey in shaping the future of AI! If you are a motivated individual with a passion for machine learning and a desire to be part of a collaborative and forward-thinking team, we would love to hear from you.
At Baseten, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable law (by example, the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, where applicable).
How we rate this
IT/Support Operations Engineer (NY) at Baseten rates 34 out of 100 for how much of the daily work is AI. That makes it Little AI (AI Level 1 of 4). The level is about AI in the job, not seniority.
Little AI. AI is not part of the work.
- ●●●● Builds AI80 to 100
- ●●●○ Works on AI60 to 79
- ●●○○ Uses AI40 to 59
- ●○○○ Little AI0 to 39
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