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Senior DevOps Engineer (m/f/d)

München
Full-time
Permanent employee

Why us?

At welevel, we’re more than just a startup - we’re a vibrant community of innovators passionate about crafting the future of RPG and survival games. Based in Munich, we combine cutting-edge technology with a collaborative and forward-thinking culture, where every team member plays a vital role in our success.

Here’s what makes us stand out:
  • Inspiring Work Environment: A central Munich location with a motivated and international team that thrives on creativity and collaboration.
  • Competitive Compensation: We believe in rewarding talent fairly and offer a compensation package that reflects your skills and impact.
  • Team Activities: Regular events to build a strong sense of community.
  • Free Drinks: Enjoy complimentary beverages to keep you refreshed throughout the day.
  • A Pioneering, Start-Up Mindset: Join a culture where your ideas and creativity are valued and encouraged.

Your Role

As Senior DevOps Engineer, you will design and operate the cloud infrastructure that powers our in-game AI. Your main focus is the inference layer behind our LLM-driven gameplay, which means GPU hosting, model serving, and the surrounding backend needed to run language models reliably at scale. You will work closely with our engineers to make sure the infrastructure is fast, stable, and cost-efficient, and you will have significant ownership over how this part of the studio is built from the ground up.

Responsibilities

  • Design, build, and operate the cloud infrastructure for LLM inference and AI workloads
  • Set up and manage GPU-based hosting and model serving environments
  • Build reliable, scalable backend services that connect the game to our AI systems
  • Monitor performance, latency, and cost, and continuously optimize the stack
  • Automate deployments, scaling, and recovery wherever possible
  • Work closely with engineering to ensure infrastructure meets gameplay and product requirements
  • Evaluate and select the right cloud providers and tools as the stack evolves
  • Maintain strong security, reliability, and operational standards across all services

Requirements

  • 3+ years of professional experience in DevOps, SRE, or backend infrastructure roles
  • Strong Python skills
  • Solid Linux and Bash expertise
  • Experience operating production cloud infrastructure
  • Comfortable working independently and taking ownership of complex systems
  • Pragmatic problem solver with a focus on reliability and performance
  • Good communication skills and a collaborative mindset
  • Fluent in English
  • Onsite position in Munich

What we offer

  • The opportunity to leave your mark on the gaming industry by working on a groundbreaking AAA title.
  • A high-ownership role where you shape critical infrastructure from the ground up.
  • A fun and dynamic work environment, surrounded by a team of passionate, creative, and talented individuals.
  • Competitive salary and benefits package, including relocation assistance for the right candidate.
  • The chance to live and work in the vibrant and beautiful city of Munich, Germany.

Are you ready to embark on an epic journey with welevel and make SolidRiver an unforgettable gaming experience? Don't hesitate!

About us

welevel is a fast-growing AI-powered game studio in the heart of Munich. We're creating a blockbuster title with an ambitious team, blending industry veterans with next-gen tech. As the home for bold, creative minds, welevel is where innovation meets imagination. Backed by top investors, we're on a mission to reshape the future of gaming. We believe that great games are built by diverse teams. welevel is commited to creating an inclusive environment where people of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences feel welcomed and valued.