Locus Robotics
Warehouse Automation
SiteReliabilityEngineer(UK)
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“Site Reliability Engineer (UK) at Locus Robotics. Skills: Linux, Remote Device Management, SRE principles, Cloud infrastructure. Design, implement, and maintain device management strategies. Develop and manage observability pipelines”
What You'll Achieve.
Ensure stability, security, and scalability of the LocusONE platform; Optimize operations; Enhance efficiency; Reduce costs; Scale operations; Achieve rapid ROI; Minimize labor costs; Continuously improve productivity; Meet peak demands; Adapt to operational needs; Mitigate risks; Ensure regulatory compliance
Industry & Context.
Troubleshoot complex system failures; Root cause analysis; Automated remediation scripts; Troubleshooting hardware interfaces
On-call rotations
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
7+ years of experience in SRE, DevOps, or Systems Engineering with a focus on IoT, remote devices, or distributed edge hardware, Deep proficiency in Linux/Unix systems (Debian/Ubuntu preferred), Kernel tuning, Shell scripting (Python, Bash), Networking protocols (TCP/IP, MQTT, CoAP, HTTPS/REST, DNS), Knowledge of security best practices for IoT and remote devices, Secure boot, Encryption at rest/in transit, Certificate management, Expert proficiency in Python, Rust, or Go-based configuration management (Ansible/Terraform) for fleet-wide deployments, Understanding of SRE principles, SLIs/SLOs, Error budgets, Automation over manual "toil", Experience with enterprise MDM or Unified Endpoint Management (UEM) platforms, Hands-on experience troubleshooting hardware interfaces, USBluetooth barcode scanners, Industrial touchscreen displays, Experience configuring and locking down browsers or native apps into dedicated kiosk environments on both Linux and mobile OSs, Hands-on experience with cloud infrastructure (AWS or Azure), Containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes, Experience with CI/CD pipelines tailored for edge device deployment
Nice to Have
Experience with open-source device management solutions, Experience with building Linux images and containers (with tools such as Yocto, PTXdist, ubuntu-image, Packer, Debian live-build, debootstrap), Experience with Linux packaging formats (such as deb, snap, flatpak, nixpkg), Experience with ROS (Robot Operating System) or managing hardware-in-the-loop systems, Background in warehouse automation, logistics, or industrial IoT
What You'll Do.
and maintain device management strategies
Develop and manage observability pipelines
Own end-to-end lifecycle of device software
Secure Over-the-Air (OTA) firmware updates
Participate in on-call rotations
Troubleshoot complex system failures
Perform root cause analysis
Develop automated remediation scripts
Detect and fix common edge issues
Architect and maintain remote provisioning workflows
Implement and manage secure remote access protocols
Define and enforce Service Level Objectives (SLOs)
Define and enforce Service Level Indicators (SLIs)
Align fleet operations with industry standards
Drive continuous monitoring
Automated patching schedules
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Bridge the gap between software development and field operations
Full Job Description
Locus Robotics is a global leader in warehouse automation, delivering unmatched flexibility, unlimited throughput, and actionable intelligence to optimize operations. Powered by LocusONE, an AI-driven platform, our advanced autonomous mobile robots seamlessly integrate into existing warehouse environments to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and scale operations with ease. Trusted by over 150 industry-leading retail, healthcare, 3PL, and industrial brands across more than 350 sites worldwide, Locus enables warehouse operators to achieve rapid ROI, minimize labor costs, and continuously improve productivity. Our industry-first Robots-as-a-Service (RaaS) model ensures ongoing innovation, scalability, and cost-effectiveness without the burden of significant capital investments, with proven capabilities across diverse workflows, from picking and replenishment to sorting and pack-out. Locus Robotics empowers businesses to meet peak demands and adapt to ever-changing operational needs. Locus Robotics is seeking a Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) with a specialized focus on Remote Device Management. As a core member of our reliability team, you will ensure the stability, security, and scalability of the LocusONE platform supporting our growing fleet of Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs), peripherals, and reporting devices. You will bridge the gap between software development and field operations, using Linux expertise and Mobile Device Management (MDM) tools to manage thousands of edge devices globally. This is a remote role. Responsibilities Fleet Management at Scale: Design, implement, and maintain robust and secure device management strategies for remote devices using Unified Endpoint Management (UEM), MDM solutions, and orchestration tools. Reliability & Monitoring: Develop and manage observability pipelines to track device health, connectivity, and performance metrics across diverse warehouse environments. OTA & Lifecycle Management: Own the end-to-end lifecycle of device
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