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Senior Cloud Infrastructure Engineer

As a Senior Cloud Infrastructure Engineer, you will design, build, and operate scalable, cost-efficient cloud infrastructure that powers our machine learning workloads, data systems, and production services. You will help ensure our platform is reliable, performant, and easy for engineers to deploy and operate as we scale.

You will work closely with engineering teams to design and scale infrastructure that supports AI workloads and help bring AI-powered aviation tools to market.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys designing scalable systems and building infrastructure that enables machine learning teams to ship quickly and reliably, and wants to have a direct impact on the foundation of our technical platform.

LOCATION

Work arrangement: On-site

Primary location: Seattle, WA

About VTI Aerospace

VTI Aerospace builds AI-powered perception and pilot assist technologies to unlock the future of aviation. With offices in Bozeman, MT and Seattle, WA, we are a team of engineers and technologists from Boeing, Airbus, Aurora, and beyond. We are passionate about pushing the boundaries of autonomy and aviation safety. Our company is dedicated to advancing the field of aviation with cutting-edge solutions

What You'll Do

Lead infrastructure architecture decisions and guide best practices for cloud systems and deployment workflows
Design and implement cost-effective AWS infrastructure for deploying and operating vision and language models
Build and maintain scalable systems for data storage, processing, and analytics
Maintain, improve, and scale existing cloud infrastructure and services
Identify inefficient deployment patterns and implement improvements to increase reliability and reduce operational cost
Design and implement scalable CI/CD pipelines to support rapid and reliable deployments
Maintain and scale relational and time-series database infrastructure
Develop and maintain infrastructure-as-code using OpenTofu and related tooling
Improve observability, monitoring, and operational tooling across cloud services and applications
Work with engineering teams to ensure infrastructure supports performance, reliability, and security requirements

What We're Looking For

5+ years of experience building and operating production software or infrastructure systems
Strong experience designing and operating cloud infrastructure, preferably on AWS
Experience building and maintaining infrastructure-as-code using tools such as OpenTofu, Terraform, or similar frameworks
Experience developing infrastructure, automation, or backend services in Python or similar programming languages
Experience designing and operating scalable systems for data processing, machine learning workloads, or high-throughput services
Experience building or maintaining CI/CD pipelines and deployment automation
Familiarity with relational databases and time-series data systems
Strong understanding of system reliability, observability, and performance optimization
Ability to identify inefficiencies in systems and improve scalability, reliability, and cost efficiency
Strong communication and collaboration skills and ability to work across engineering teams

Bonus Points

Domain knowledge in aviation, autonomous systems
Experience deploying or supporting machine learning models in production environments
Experience supporting computer vision or large language model workloads
Experience operating large-scale cloud infrastructure in cost-sensitive environments
Experience working in early-stage startups or fast-moving engineering teams
Experience with distributed systems and high-volume data pipelines

Why You'll Love Working Here

Opportunity to work on meaningful problems in aviation and deliver products to industry at a rapid pace
Small team with significant impact on company direction
Collaborative and innovative environment
Competitive compensation and benefits
Opportunities for growth and leadership

Benefits may include:

Health, dental, and vision insurance
Retirement plan or 401(k)
Paid time off and holidays
Professional development opportunities

VTI offers a fast-paced and dynamic work environment that focuses on technical excellence and collaboration. Additionally, we foster a culture of work-life balance to prevent burn-out.

Compensation packages are comprised of salary and incentive stock options. Salaries may range from $80,000 to $175,000 per year depending on role and individuals experience. VTI additionally offers 401K with a 4% match, an unlimited PTO policy, and health care reimbursement up to the IRS allowable limit through QSEHRA.

VTI is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or disability status. All job offers are contingent upon the candidate passing background, and reference checks.

At this time, we are unable to provide visa sponsorship or consider candidates who require visa transfers. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.

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Senior Robotics Software Engineer (Autonomy)

As a Senior Robotics Software Engineer (Autonomy), you will develop and deploy onboard autonomy capabilities that power our FlightStack system. Working on edge compute systems in non-network-connected environments, you will design and implement robotic functions that enable reliable perception, localization, path planning, and contextual understanding in real-world conditions.

You will work closely with machine learning engineers and autonomy engineers to integrate perception models, sensor data, and control logic into robust robotics systems that operate reliably on embedded platforms.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys building real-world robotic systems that operate under real-world constraints, and wants to have a direct impact on the performance and reliability of autonomous aviation systems.

LOCATION

Work arrangement: On-site

Primary location: Seattle, WA or Bozeman, MT

About VTI Aerospace

VTI Aerospace builds AI-powered perception and pilot assist technologies to unlock the future of aviation. With offices in Bozeman, MT and Seattle, WA, we are a team of engineers and technologists from Boeing, Airbus, Aurora, and beyond. We are passionate about pushing the boundaries of autonomy and aviation safety. Our company is dedicated to advancing the field of aviation with cutting-edge solutions

What You'll Do

Design and develop robotics software for onboard autonomy using ROS2, Python, and C++
Build and maintain systems supporting perception, localization, mapping, and path planning
Integrate machine learning perception models into real-time robotics pipelines
Develop software that fuses data from EO cameras, LiDAR, GPS, INS, and IMU sensors
Design and implement contextual reasoning and autonomy behaviors for real-world operations
Optimize robotics systems for edge compute environments and constrained hardware platforms
Implement and improve algorithms for localization, state estimation, and environmental awareness
Collaborate with ML engineers to integrate perception capabilities into production autonomy systems
Work with autonomy engineers to design robust and modular robotics system architecture
Test, debug, and improve robotic systems in real-world flight environments

What We're Looking For

5+ years of experience developing robotics or autonomous systems software
Strong programming experience in C++ and Python
Experience developing robotics systems using ROS2 or similar robotics middleware
Experience building real-time or near real-time robotic software systems
Experience integrating and processing sensor data such as cameras, LiDAR, GPS, and IMU
Experience designing or implementing perception, localization, or path planning systems
Strong debugging and system integration skills for complex robotics systems
Ability to work closely with machine learning and autonomy engineers to deploy models into real-world systems
Experience optimizing software for edge or embedded compute environments

Bonus Points

Experience with SLAM, mapping, or state estimation systems
Experience with sensor fusion across multiple sensing modalities
Experience working with autonomous vehicles, UAVs, or robotics platforms
Experience deploying machine learning inference on embedded or edge compute systems
Experience optimizing robotics systems for constrained hardware environments
Experience with real-world robotics testing and deployment

Why You'll Love Working Here

Opportunity to work on meaningful problems in aviation and deliver products to industry at a rapid pace
Small team with significant impact on company direction
Collaborative and innovative environment
Competitive compensation and benefits
Opportunities for growth and leadership

VTI offers a fast-paced and dynamic work environment that focuses on technical excellence and collaboration. Additionally, we foster a culture of work-life balance to prevent burn-out.

Compensation packages are comprised of salary and incentive stock options. Salaries may range from $80,000 to $175,000 per year depending on role and individuals experience. VTI additionally offers 401K with a 4% match, an unlimited PTO policy, and health care reimbursement up to the IRS allowable limit through QSEHRA.

VTI is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or disability status. All job offers are contingent upon the candidate passing background, and reference checks.

At this time, we are unable to provide visa sponsorship or consider candidates who require visa transfers. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.

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Technical Program Manager

As a Technical Program Manager, you will help translate company strategy into coordinated execution across the engineering organization. Working closely with the CTO, you will help plan, prioritize, and track engineering initiatives to ensure teams are aligned, dependencies are managed, and projects deliver on schedule.

You will collaborate across software engineering, machine learning, infrastructure, and flight operations teams to coordinate complex technical work and ensure resources are allocated effectively.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys bringing structure to fast-moving engineering environments, coordinating cross-team initiatives, and helping technical teams execute efficiently at scale.

LOCATION

Work arrangement: On-site

Primary location: Seattle, WA or Bozeman, MT

About VTI Aerospace

VTI Aerospace builds AI-powered perception and pilot assist technologies to unlock the future of aviation. With offices in Bozeman, MT and Seattle, WA, we are a team of engineers and technologists from Boeing, Airbus, Aurora, and beyond. We are passionate about pushing the boundaries of autonomy and aviation safety. Our company is dedicated to advancing the field of aviation with cutting-edge solutions

What You'll Do

Work closely with the CTO to plan, prioritize, and manage execution of engineering initiatives
Translate strategic objectives into coordinated engineering plans and sprint-level execution
Track dependencies across teams and ensure work streams remain aligned
Identify risks related to timelines, resource allocation, or technical dependencies and proactively propose mitigation strategies
Support sprint planning and help ensure engineering work is clearly defined and prioritized
Track progress across engineering initiatives and maintain visibility into project status
Work with engineering leads to ensure resources are aligned with company priorities
Improve processes and tools that support planning, execution, and cross-team collaboration
Coordinate across software engineering, machine learning, infrastructure, and flight operations teams
Help maintain alignment between engineering execution and company goals

What We're Looking For

5+ years of experience in technical program management, technical project management, or engineering leadership
Experience coordinating complex engineering initiatives across multiple teams
Strong ability to translate high-level strategy into structured execution plans
Experience working with software engineering organizations and technical systems
Experience managing dependencies, risks, and timelines across technical projects
Strong organizational and communication skills
Ability to work closely with both technical teams and leadership
Experience supporting agile development processes and sprint planning

Bonus Points

Experience working with machine learning or AI systems
Experience supporting infrastructure or platform engineering teams
Experience in aviation, robotics, or autonomy systems
Experience building processes in early-stage or rapidly growing companies
Technical background in software engineering or data systems

Why You'll Love Working Here

Opportunity to work on meaningful problems in aviation and deliver products to industry at a rapid pace
Small team with significant impact on company direction
Collaborative and innovative environment
Competitive compensation and benefits
Opportunities for growth and leadership

VTI offers a fast-paced and dynamic work environment that focuses on technical excellence and collaboration. Additionally, we foster a culture of work-life balance to prevent burn-out.

Compensation packages are comprised of salary and incentive stock options. Salaries may range from $80,000 to $175,000 per year depending on role and individuals experience. VTI additionally offers 401K with a 4% match, an unlimited PTO policy, and health care reimbursement up to the IRS allowable limit through QSEHRA.

VTI is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or disability status. All job offers are contingent upon the candidate passing background, and reference checks.

At this time, we are unable to provide visa sponsorship or consider candidates who require visa transfers. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.

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Senior Machine Learning / Data Engineer - Evaluation

As a Senior Machine Learning / Data Engineer - Evaluation, you will design and implement systems that measure and monitor the performance of our computer vision, automatic speech recognition (ASR), and small language model (SLM) systems. You will develop evaluation methodologies, benchmarking pipelines, and monitoring tools that ensure our AI systems perform reliably in real-world environments. You will help establish the evaluation standards and performance benchmarks that guide the development of all AI systems at the company.

You will work closely with machine learning and data engineering teams to evaluate model performance, identify failure modes, and guide improvements to data collection and model training, helping bring AI-powered aviation tools to market.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys designing robust evaluation systems and uncovering insights from model performance data, and wants to have a direct impact on the quality and reliability of our AI systems.

LOCATION

Work arrangement: On-site

Primary location: Seattle, WA or Bozeman, MT

About VTI Aerospace

VTI Aerospace builds AI-powered perception and pilot assist technologies to unlock the future of aviation. With offices in Bozeman, MT and Seattle, WA, we are a team of engineers and technologists from Boeing, Airbus, Aurora, and beyond. We are passionate about pushing the boundaries of autonomy and aviation safety. Our company is dedicated to advancing the field of aviation with cutting-edge solutions

What You'll Do

Define and implement evaluation methodologies for computer vision, ASR, and language systems
Identify and track key performance indicators (KPIs) that measure system and model effectiveness
Perform dataset coverage analysis to understand strengths, gaps, and biases in training and evaluation data
Identify model deficiencies and collaborate with ML engineers to improve training data and model performance
Build scalable model evaluation pipelines in Python for automated benchmarking and regression testing
Design and maintain systems for monitoring model performance and drift in production environments
Architect data models and storage systems for evaluation results using relational and time-series databases
Build dashboards and reporting tools to visualize model performance and evaluation metrics
Collaborate with ML and data engineering teams to improve evaluation workflows and data pipelines
Contribute to ground-truth data pipelines and processes that support reliable evaluation

What We're Looking For

5+ years of experience developing production software systems in Python
Strong experience designing and implementing data processing or analysis pipelines
Experience building systems for machine learning evaluation, experimentation, or benchmarking
Experience working with large datasets and building scalable data workflows
Familiarity with statistical methods, experimental design, and model performance analysis
Experience building automated pipelines using tools such as Airflow or similar orchestration frameworks
Experience working with evaluation or experiment tracking tools such as MLflow or similar systems
Experience designing data models and working with relational databases and time-series data
Strong collaboration skills and ability to work closely with machine learning and data engineering teams

Bonus Points

Experience working with computer vision, ASR, or language models in production environments
Experience using PyTorch or other deep learning frameworks
Experience evaluating multimodal or large-scale AI systems
Experience building monitoring systems for ML models in production
Experience designing dataset analysis or data quality tooling
Experience building dashboards or monitoring tools using Grafana or similar platforms

Why You'll Love Working Here

Opportunity to work on meaningful problems in aviation and deliver products to industry at a rapid pace
Small team with significant impact on company direction
Collaborative and innovative environment
Competitive compensation and benefits
Opportunities for growth and leadership

VTI offers a fast-paced and dynamic work environment that focuses on technical excellence and collaboration. Additionally, we foster a culture of work-life balance to prevent burn-out.

Compensation packages are comprised of salary and incentive stock options. Salaries may range from $80,000 to $175,000 per year depending on role and individuals experience. VTI additionally offers 401K with a 4% match, an unlimited PTO policy, and health care reimbursement up to the IRS allowable limit through QSEHRA.

VTI is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or disability status. All job offers are contingent upon the candidate passing background, and reference checks.

At this time, we are unable to provide visa sponsorship or consider candidates who require visa transfers. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.

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