The Site Infrastructure team owns server and network infrastructure across Avride's physical locations — AV garages and offices. We ensure R&D and fleet operations have the reliable compute and connectivity they need as the autonomous vehicle fleet scales.
About the role
You will own two domains: server hardware and on-site networking. This is a hands-on, on-site role that puts you at the center of building and scaling the physical infrastructure behind Avride's self-driving technology.
What you'll do
• Assemble, image, rack, and cable custom-built servers — often non-standard configurations with the latest CPUs and GPUs
• Deploy and maintain switches, routers, and structured cabling across garage and office sites
• Troubleshoot and resolve hardware, network, and ISP connectivity issues end to end
• Select server configurations based on workload requirements and hardware trade-offs
• Maintain high-throughput network performance and uptime across all locations
• Manage physical site infrastructure: rack layouts, cabling runs, power, cooling, and equipment lifecycle
• Create and maintain internal documentation: runbooks, infrastructure diagrams, and configuration notes
• Partner with engineering and operations teams to support testing, development, and production needs
What you'll need
• Proficiency with enterprise network equipment at an administrator or engineer level (MikroTik, Cisco, Juniper, Ubiquiti, FS, or similar)
• Strong grasp of routing, switching, VLANs, and high-throughput network architecture
• Solid Linux administration skills (system-level configuration, diagnostics, networking stack)
• Experience assembling, troubleshooting, and selecting optimal server hardware configurations
• Comfort with physical work: racking, stacking, cabling, and maintaining server room environments
Nice to have
• Experience with server room or small-DC design (power planning, cooling, layout)
• Familiarity with NixOS or declarative system management
• Scripting skills (Python, Bash)
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code tools (Terraform, Ansible)
• Track record of scaling infrastructure in a fast-growing environment
Apply on company website Austin, TX On-site Full-time
Avride is hiring a Site Infrastructure Engineer – Networking & Compute
About company
Avride is a leading developer in the autonomous vehicle and delivery robot industry. Our journey began in 2017 when a group of ambitious engineers decided to tackle one of the most significant challenges of the 21st century — pioneering the future of autonomous transportation. Today, our dynamic team, composed of a few hundred engineers, many of whom have been working on the autonomous driving technology at Yandex, develops and operates autonomous vehicles across the globe, shaping the future of mobility and delivery solutions.
We have a proven track record that solidifies our position at the forefront of this industry. Most recently, we launched an autonomous taxi service in Dallas, bringing our technology closer to everyday use and continuing to expand real-world applications of autonomous mobility.
Our ambition doesn’t stop at passenger transportation services. We are continuously leveraging our team’s talent and innovation to develop delivery robots that promise to redefine the logistics industry. We are already helping our partners to expand their delivery capacity and improve efficiency while providing their clients with high quality service.
Our technology undergoes rigorous and continuous testing across a wide range of conditions. We train and validate our systems through a diverse set of real-world scenarios, complemented by extensive simulation that allows us to safely scale and refine performance. This combination ensures our autonomous vehicles can handle the complexity and unpredictability of everyday life.
At Avride, we are committed to making the roads safer and more accessible for everyone. At the core of our philosophy is the belief in the transformative power of technology. Every product we develop, every test we conduct, and every service we launch is anchored in our vision of creating a safer and more sustainable world with help of cutting-edge technologies and breakthrough solutions.