Infrastructure Engineer - Member of Technical Staff
Simile · San Francisco · $200,000–$400,000 (stated in the posting)
About the Company
Pilots don't train with real passengers. Actors don't rehearse with real audiences. Yet, the most consequential decisions in society are often pushed straight to production.
Simile is changing that. We have built the first AI simulation of society, populated by generative agents based on real humans. Our research pioneered the field of AI-based simulation, proving it is possible to model human behavior with high accuracy. Today, we are developing a Foundation Model to predict human behavior in any situation, at any scale.
We have raised $300M in total funding, with a $2B post-money valuation in our latest round. Our investors include Greenoaks, Index Ventures, Hanabi, A*, Bain Capital Ventures, Factory, CVS Health Ventures, and Definition.
About the Team
The Infrastructure team is the backbone of our platform. We build the foundational systems that allow our AI agents to operate at scale with uncompromising security. We operate at the intersection of high-scale cloud networking, distributed systems, and enterprise-grade privacy.
We organize our work into three core pillars:
Cloud Foundation: Managing our multi-cloud footprint (AWS/GCP) with a focus on high availability, cost-efficiency, and Infrastructure-as-Code.
Enterprise Deployments: Building the "paved paths" for VPC peering, PrivateLink, and BYOC (Bring Your Own Cloud) architectures for our largest customers.
Platform & Reliability: Developing the CI/CD pipelines and observability stacks (p99 latency tracking, SLOs) that empower our entire engineering org to ship safely.
About the Role
We are looking for an Infrastructure Engineer who thrives on the complexity of modern deployment patterns. You will own the infrastructure roadmap from design to operation, ensuring our platform is resilient, compliant, and ready for global scale.
Responsibilities
Architect Multi-Cloud Environments: Design and scale multi-region architectures across AWS and GCP to support global data residency and failover requirements.
Enable Engineering Velocity: Partner cross-functionally with Product Engineering, Research, and Security teams to build internal tooling and "paved paths" that accelerate development velocity and empower every engineer to ship with confidence.
Own Enterprise Connectivity: Build and automate secure networking solutions, including VPC peering, PrivateLink, and dedicated interconnects for customer-managed environments.
Drive Reliability: Set and maintain strict SLOs. You’ll optimize networking paths and resource allocation to ensure our real-time AI features hit their latency targets.
Champion GitOps: Manage our entire stack via Terraform/Pulumi; ensuring that "the code is the truth" across all environments.
Security & Compliance: Implement "security-by-design," focusing on encryption at rest/transit and identity management (SAML/SCIM) to meet SOC2 and HIPAA standards.
Requirements
Must Haves
5+ years of experience building production-grade infrastructure in a high-growth environment.
Cloud Polyglot: Deep expertise in AWS is required; experience with GCP or Azure is a major plus.
Networking Guru: Deep understanding of DNS, Load Balancing, Service Meshes, and complex VPC routing.
IaC Architect: Proven track record managing large-scale environments using Terraform, Pulumi, or other production-ready, battle-tested IaC tools with a focus on reusable, modular infrastructure.
Operational Mindset: Experience with modern observability (Datadog, OpenTelemetry) and a "you build it, you run it" mentality.
Communication: Ability to write clear technical specs for both internal teams and external customers.
Nice to Haves
AI/ML Infrastructure: Experience building or scaling infrastructure for AI/ML workloads, specifically high-throughput inference systems or GPU-accelerated computing.
Kubernetes Mastery: Strong K8s (EKS/GKE) experience, specifically around multi-tenant security and resource isolation.
Compensation & Benefits
At Simile, we provide competitive compensation packages that include base salary, equity, and comprehensive benefits.
Salary Range: $200,000 – $400,000 USD
Note: Final offers are based on experience, specialized skills, interview performance, and relevant training.
Equity: Grants are available for eligible roles, subject to board approval.
Health & Wellness: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
Time Off: Flexible time off policies to support work-life balance.
Our Process
We prioritize thoughtful conversations and clear examples of past work. Our hiring journey is designed to help both sides align on fit, working style, and expectations.
Reapplication Policy: To ensure a fair and thorough evaluation for all applicants, Simile observes a 90-day waiting period before reconsidering candidates for the same role.
Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion
Equal Opportunity: Simile is an equal opportunity workplace. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and identities, valuing an environment where everyone can contribute authentically.
Accommodations: If you require support or reasonable accommodations during the application process due to a disability, please let us know. We are happy to assist.
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