Protex AI

Computer vision that makes the industrial workplace, safer

Senior DevOps Engineer

Budapest / Remote (US)
Job type
Full-time
Role
Engineering, Full stack
Experience
5+ years
Visa
US citizen/visa only
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Dan Hobbs
Dan Hobbs
Founder

About the role

Protex AI is the AI Safety and Operations Intelligence Company.

At Protex AI, we are at the forefront of AI-driven computer vision, building a safer, smarter industrial workplace with an intelligent operating system that redefines how facilities operate. Backed by top-tier global investors, we recently secured a $36 million Series B to accelerate our mission.

Industry leaders like DHL, Amazon, and Tesla trust Protex AI to drive measurable safety improvements, achieving an average 64% risk reduction within just three months of deployment. Operating in 20+ countries, Protex is the go-to safety partner for Fortune 500 manufacturing and logistics enterprises, transforming workplace safety with real-time, AI-powered insights.

About the Team

The Infrastructure Team builds and maintains the core foundation that powers all Protex systems, ensuring scalable data infrastructure, robust edge-to-cloud connectivity, and high-performance backend services. We support edge deployments for real-time computer vision applications and deliver resilient systems to enable proactive workplace safety at global scale.

About the Role

We’re looking for a DevOps Engineer to drive infrastructure efforts across cloud and edge environments. You’ll implement CI/CD pipelines, design and implement scalable observability systems, and drive system reliability across globally distributed environments. You'll help shape a seamless developer experience, maintain environment parity (Dev, Stage, Prod), and ensure secure, high-quality data across all regions.

You’ll work closely with engineering teams to support well-architected, cost-effective, and secure infrastructure.

What You'll Need

  • 5+ years of professional experience in DevOps, Infrastructure, or SRE roles

  • Proven experience in SRE with a focus on uptime, reliability, and system health

  • Expertise in monitoring, observability, and reliability best practices

  • Experience with CI/CD pipelines and automation (cloud and edge)

  • Experience with Unix-based operating systems

  • Hands-on experience with Kubernetes, Terraform, ECS

  • Experience with database management

  • Ability to deploy infrastructure across regions while maintaining GDPR and other compliance standards

  • Solid knowledge of AWS services (e.g., Lambda, EC2, S3, CloudWatch)

  • Good understanding of cloud security best practices (secrets management, threat prevention, vulnerability mitigation)

  • Mindset:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field

Nice To Have

  • Experience defining and delivering solutions improving DORA metrics

Why Join Us

At Protex AI, you'll work on cutting-edge problems with a mission-driven team. You’ll have ownership, autonomy, and the opportunity to make a tangible impact on workplace safety around the world.

Protex AI is an inclusive and equal opportunities employer. We are committed to creating an equitable workplace for everyone regardless of gender, civil status, family status, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, education level, or race.

About Protex AI

Identifying danger before it becomes a problem.

Protex AI is a computer vision-based software company, providing proactive safety technology to help companies in their mission to realise an injury free workplace. We use existing CCTV infrastructure coupled with cutting edge deep-learning and cloud-based technologies to continuously and autonomously audit in real time the safety procedures put in place in warehouses, factories and ports.

Protex AI
Founded:2020
Batch:S21
Team Size:5
Status:
Active
Location:Limerick, Ireland
Founders
Dan Hobbs
Dan Hobbs
Founder
Ciarán O'Mara
Ciarán O'Mara
Founder