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Dev Ops Engineer / System Engineer

Koko

Koko

Software Engineering, Operations
Los Angeles, CA, USA
Posted on Wednesday, August 28, 2024

About Us:

Koko Home is on a mission to address the two most important and impactful trends in healthcare today: 1) meeting the needs of a rapidly aging population outstripping the system's capabilities to care for them; and 2) patients desire to age and be cared for at home.

The company’s product offering includes a digital care companion and enablement platform for senior living and home care. The solution integrates intelligent ambient sensing (radar), artificial intelligence (AI) and large language models (LLM's) to streamline caregiver-patient interactions, boost engagement, and empower patients with a better understanding of their care plans, leading to timely interventions that improve care while reducing overall care delivery costs.

Role:

We are seeking a highly skilled Dev Ops Engineer / System Engineer to join our dynamic team. This role will play a critical part in automating testing and provisioning infrastructure, ensuring device readiness, supporting pilots and demos, and contributing to feature development. This position requires a hands-on engineer, experienced in C/C++, Python, Yocto Linux, MQTT, Conan, and AWS. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing and building testing tooling, assembling devices, and performing quality testing of hardware and functionality.

Location: Los Angeles or Sunnyvale, CA.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Automation and Infrastructure:
    • Design, develop, and maintain automated testing and provisioning infrastructure to streamline development and deployment processes.
    • Implement CI/CD pipelines to ensure smooth and efficient software releases.
  • Device Readiness and Support:
    • Prepare and maintain devices for readiness, ensuring they meet the necessary standards for pilot and demo environments.
    • Provide technical support for pilot programs and demos, troubleshooting any issues that arise.
  • Feature Development:
    • Collaborate with software development teams to contribute to feature development, particularly in areas involving C/C++, Python, and Yocto Linux.
    • Integrate new features into the testing and provisioning infrastructure.
  • Design and Build Testing Tooling:
    • Develop and implement testing tools to ensure the quality and reliability of devices.
    • Automate testing processes to enhance efficiency and consistency in quality assurance.
  • Device Assembly and Quality Testing:
    • Oversee the assembly of devices, ensuring they meet design specifications.
    • Conduct thorough quality testing of hardware and functionality to ensure devices are production-ready.
  • Collaboration and Communication:
    • Work closely with cross-functional teams, including AI, hardware, product and operations, to ensure seamless integration of new features and technologies.
    • Communicate effectively with stakeholders to keep them informed of progress, challenges, and solutions.

Qualifications:

  • Proven experience in DevOps engineering, with a strong background in automating infrastructure and testing.
  • Proficiency in C/C++, Python, and Yocto Linux.
  • Experience with MQTT and Conan is highly desirable.
  • Strong knowledge of AWS and cloud-based infrastructure.
  • Experience in designing and building testing tools and infrastructure.
  • Hands-on experience with device assembly and quality testing.
  • Ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail. Plus, a collaborative attitude.
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
  • Ability to work in-office in Sunnyvale or Los Angeles is a must-have.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Healthcare in tech experience.
  • Prior experience in supporting pilot programs and product demos.

Why Join Us:

  • Work in an innovative environment and bring cutting-edge technology to the market.
  • Competitive salary.
  • Medical, dental, vision, paid vacation/sick days and 401(k) plans.

How to Apply:
If you're ready to join a dynamic team at the intersection of AI, software, and hardware, we want to hear from you! Please apply today via Ycombinator, then email a cover letter and CV to Nicky at nicky @ kokohm . com