AI Deployment Engineer – Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Implement Safari AI's computer vision system at theme parks, stadiums, retail establishments, and live event venues.

• Set up and configure edge computing devices, cameras, network switches, and 5G/LTE modems.

• Maintain, patch, and troubleshoot Linux systems deployed in the field.

• Enhance installation scripts and Ansible playbooks for better efficiency.

• Travel to client locations to install and connect cameras and edge devices.

• Verify camera streams and angles and bring systems online successfully.

• Collaborate with installation contractors and customer IT teams.

• Conduct pre-deployment assessments covering camera inventory, network layout, bandwidth, redundancy, and rack space requirements.

• Assist in specifying ML/GPU hardware and designing site-to-site and VPN connections.

• Manage hardware inventory, place orders with preferred vendors, and coordinate shipping logistics.

• Maintain deployment checklists, timelines, and status reports to ensure smooth operations.

• Act as a technical point of contact for customers during and post-deployment.

• Respond to alerts and troubleshoot or escalate technical issues as necessary.

• Create installation guides, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and handoff documents.

• Utilize AI tools and scripts to automate repetitive deployment and support tasks.

⛳️ Requirements

• A degree in Computer Science, Computer/Electrical Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.

• 0–3 years of experience in IT, system administration, network support, field engineering, or a similar position (internships, co-ops, and home lab projects are included).

• Proficient in using the Linux command line: SSH, permissions, services, logs, and basic shell scripting.

• Fundamental understanding of networking concepts: IP addressing, subnets, DHCP, DNS, switches, and PoE.

• Comfortable handling physical hardware: racking servers, running and testing cables, mounting and aligning cameras, and working on ladders.

• Strong troubleshooting skills and habits.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with colleagues, contractors, and customer IT personnel.

• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and a quick learner in new technical environments.

• Must have permanent authorization to work in the U.S.; no work visa sponsorship or transfer of sponsorship available.

• Willingness to travel regularly to client sites, sometimes on short notice.

• Availability to work evenings and weekends when sites are closed to guests, and to respond to emergencies for priority projects.

• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs of equipment.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.

• Opportunities for professional development and training.

• Flexible work schedule with remote work options available.

• Generous paid time off and holiday leave.