RF Labs’ mission is to make the social and cognitive benefits of gaming accessible to all. We started with smart poker tables that allow for player insights, business intelligence, and automated broadcasting. Now, we are using our card game tracking technology to build the arcade of the future: Showdown.

We're hiring a DevOps Engineer to join our small team of A+ people and manage / build our vast and quickly growing software infrastructure.

Why join

As a small, fast-paced team, we foster deep collaboration and ownership. You'll work directly with all members of the team and have a meaningful input across all aspects of the business - from initial concepts through to shipping products.

Foundation Building: Help establish our core product and operation practices and shape the future of our technology and team culture.

Collaborative Environment: Work alongside talented engineers and operators in an environment that values continuous learning and innovation.

Direct Impact: Have a real voice in product direction and company strategy - your insights will directly impact our success.

Growth Opportunities: As an early-stage company, all team members will receive many opportunities to take on leadership roles and expand their responsibilities as we grow.

What you'll do (responsibilities)

We're looking for a DevOps engineer who will build and maintain our infrastructure. You'll be responsible for our cloud services, on-premise solutions, deployment pipelines, and developer tools. We need someone who can architect robust systems while maintaining flexibility for our fast-growing company and products.

• Build and maintain infrastructure: design, implement, and manage our cloud infrastructure and on-premise Ubuntu servers that power our venues, tables, displays, studios, and client devices.

• Streamline CI/CD processes: create and maintain reliable deployment pipelines using GitHub Actions, Docker, and Kubernetes to ensure our applications are delivered efficiently and consistently.

• Implement monitoring and security: set up comprehensive monitoring using Prometheus, Grafana, and custom observability tools to ensure system reliability, and implement robust security practices to protect our infrastructure and data.

• Develop internal tools: create custom utilities and scripts using Python, Bash, Typescript, and other technologies to automate routine tasks and improve operational efficiency.

• Enhance developer experience: implement tools and practices that streamline the development process, reduce friction, and help our engineering team deliver features faster and with higher quality.

• Documentation and knowledge sharing: maintain comprehensive documentation of our infrastructure, deployment processes, and technical decisions to ensure team-wide understanding and continuity.

• Customer deployments and relations: visit venues around the world to deploy and support our systems, providing hands-on assistance for new installations and troubleshooting existing deployments.

What we're looking for (qualifications)

We are looking for a DevOps engineer with a strong background in systems architecture, infrastructure management, automation, and a passion for building robust, scalable systems. You should be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and able to adapt quickly to changing requirements.

• Challenge-driven: passion for tackling difficult engineering challenges and developing creative solutions to complex technical problems in a rapidly evolving environment.

• Infrastructure expertise: significant experience with cloud platforms like AWS or DigitalOcean, and proficiency with infrastructure-as-code tools such as Terraform or CloudFormation.

• Containerization and orchestration: strong knowledge of Docker and container orchestration systems like Kubernetes or ECS, with experience deploying and managing microservices architectures.

• Linux systems administration: deep understanding of Ubuntu or other Linux distributions, with experience in server management, networking, and security hardening.

• Scripting and automation: proficiency in scripting languages like Python, Bash, or Go, with a focus on automating repetitive tasks and building internal tools.

• CI/CD experience: knowledge of modern CI/CD practices and tools like GitHub Actions to implement efficient deployment pipelines.

• Monitoring and observability: experience with monitoring systems like Prometheus, Grafana, and logging solutions like ELK Stack or Loki.

• Problem-solving mindset: ability to troubleshoot complex system issues, identify root causes, and implement effective solutions under pressure.

• Documentation skills: commitment to creating and maintaining clear, comprehensive documentation for infrastructure, processes, and tools.

What we offer (compensation & benefits)

We'll treat you well. If there are any other benefits that are important to you, we'd like to hear.

• Competitive salary and equity — multiple options based on your desire for ownership.

• Collaborative work space — our team works in-person every day at the Atlanta Tech Village with private office space, an RF Table, and many other amenities. You also get the opportunity to meet employees from hundreds of other companies, compete in our weekly ping pong tournaments, and take part in frequent community events. And free snacks!

• Free gameplay — all employees can play at any Showdown League tournament for free. We promote team members meeting with customers and seeing the product in action often. We also run test games frequently.

• Hardware setup — new MacBook Pro, big display, accessories, and plenty of chips to shuffle with.

• Flexibility — while we require in-person work for most employees (except remote hires), we offer flexible hours and unlimited paid time off.

Is this role not the right fit? If you resonate with our mission and think your profile would be a great fit, send an email to contact@rf.team and pass along any information you believe is relevant.