Platform Engineer – Imaging, Provisioning

Vultr

Platform Engineer building and maintaining OS images for Vultr's cloud platform. Collaborating on automation tooling and supporting the lifecycle of marketplace applications.

Posted 7/24/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $90,000 - $100,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in OS imaging and automation, with a strong focus on Linux and BSD distributions. Proficient in developing CI/CD pipelines and utilizing tools like Ansible and Packer for efficient image management and deployment.

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OS ImagingAnsible AutomationCI/CD Pipeline ImplementationLinux Distribution InternalsCloud-Init Provisioning

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Hard Skills

Linux Distribution InternalsBSD Operating SystemsBASH ScriptingPython 3 ScriptingAnsible Playbook DevelopmentPackerCI/CD PipelinesVirtualization TechnologiesDebugging SkillsImage Building Tools

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationCollaboration Skills

Tools & Technologies

AnsiblePackerGitKVM/QEMUIPXEPXE Boot

Industry Keywords

Cloud ComputeBare Metal PlatformsOS Catalog ManagementAutomated InstallationImage Lifecycle Management

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AnsibleCloudLinuxPackerPHPPython

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, build, and maintain OS images for Vultr's Cloud Compute and Bare Metal platforms, including Windows, Linux, and BSD distributions
Convert images using legacy boot up configuration scripts to use cloud-init for consistent provisioning across all operating systems
Expand Vultr's OS catalog by adding new distributions requested by the community
Manage the full lifecycle of marketplace applications - from onboarding new apps to updating and maintaining existing ones
Develop and maintain automation tooling for image creation, testing, and deployment using Ansible, Packer, and custom scripts
Collaborate with the Provisioning, Bare Metal, and GPU teams to ensure image compatibility across all hardware platforms
Debug and resolve image-related issues reported by customers and internal teams, providing root cause analysis and permanent fixes
Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines for image builds, ensuring consistent quality and rapid iteration
Monitor and optimize image boot times, package freshness, and security patch compliance across the entire OS catalog
Provide assistance with managing automatic installation templates used for deploying infrastructure servers
Bring fresh perspectives to long-running initiatives

Requirements

What you’ll need

3+ years of experience in systems engineering, platform engineering, or DevOps with a focus on OS imaging and automation
Deep familiarity with Linux distribution internals - automated installation of Debian, RHEL/Fedora/CentOS/AlmaLinux/Rocky, Ubuntu, and Arch-based systems
Experience with BSD operating systems (FreeBSD, OpenBSD, NetBSD) and their installation frameworks
Hands-on experience with cloud-init provisioning agent
Proficiency in scripting languages: BASH, Python 3, and familiarity with PHP
Strong experience writing, debugging, and optimizing Ansible playbooks for image automation
Experience with image building tools such as Packer, Kiwi, or LiveBuild
Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and version control (Git) for image build automation
Understanding of virtualization technologies (KVM/QEMU) and bare metal provisioning (iPXE, PXE boot)
Strong debugging skills - comfortable reading system logs, analyzing boot failures, and tracing provisioning issues
Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work across remote, cross-functional teams

Benefits

Comp & perks

100% company-paid insurance premiums for employee medical, dental and vision plans.
401(k) plan that matches 100% up to 4%, with immediate vesting
Professional Development Reimbursement of $2,500 each year
11 Holidays + Paid Time Off Accrual + Rollover Plan
Commitment matters to Vultr! Increased PTO at 3 year and 10 year anniversary + 1 month paid sabbatical every 5 years + Anniversary Bonus each year
$500 stipend for remote office setup in first year + $400 each following year
Internet reimbursement up to $75 per month
Gym membership reimbursement up to $50 per month
Company paid Wellable subscription