Full-Time

Mlops Engineer / Devops Engineer

Chefman

Chefman

51-200 employees

Small kitchen appliances with connected cooking ecosystem

Compensation Overview

$115k - $150k/yr

No H1B Sponsorship

Mahwah, NJ, USA

In Person

Category
DevOps & Infrastructure (1)
Required Skills
LLM
Bash
Kubernetes
MLOps
Python
Machine Learning
Docker
AWS
Terraform
Observability
DevOps

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Requirements
  • 5+ years of experience in MLOps, DevOps, Site Reliability Engineering (SRE), Platform Engineering, or related software engineering roles
  • Strong hands-on experience with AWS services and cloud-native architecture
  • Experience building and supporting AI and machine learning platforms in AWS environments
  • Experience supporting AI, machine learning, and Generative AI applications in production environments
  • Experience working with AWS Bedrock, Generative AI services, foundation models, LLM-powered applications, or related AI infrastructure
  • Strong experience implementing Infrastructure as Code using Terraform
  • Experience with containerization and orchestration technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes
  • Strong experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines and deployment automation
  • Experience supporting machine learning workflows, model deployment, monitoring, and MLOps platforms
  • Strong programming and scripting skills in Python, Bash, or similar languages
  • Experience with monitoring, logging, observability, and operational tooling
  • Strong troubleshooting, systems-thinking, and problem-solving abilities
  • Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
  • Proven track record of improving engineering processes, increasing operational efficiency, and scaling software platforms
  • Highly organized and detail-oriented with a passion for automation and continuous improvement
  • Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a permanent and ongoing basis without the need for current or future employer-sponsored visa support
Responsibilities
  • Design, implement, and maintain scalable AWS cloud infrastructure supporting software, AI, and machine learning applications
  • Create and manage MLOps infrastructure for model training, deployment, monitoring, versioning, and lifecycle management
  • Partner closely with the Machine Learning Engineer to establish the tools, workflows, and infrastructure required for successful AI development and deployment
  • Support Generative AI initiatives by building infrastructure and deployment frameworks for applications utilizing AWS Bedrock, foundation models, LLMs, and related AI services
  • Build and manage Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform to ensure repeatable, secure, and scalable environments
  • Implement monitoring, logging, observability, and alerting systems across software, infrastructure, and machine learning platforms
  • Continuously identify opportunities to improve engineering processes, reduce manual effort, increase automation, and improve system reliability
  • Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines that enable rapid, reliable software and machine learning deployments
  • Optimize cloud environments for scalability, performance, availability, and cost efficiency
  • Support security, compliance, backup, disaster recovery, and operational best practices across all environments
  • Troubleshoot infrastructure, deployment, and application issues across development, testing, and production environments
  • Document infrastructure architecture, deployment processes, operational procedures, and engineering standards
  • Contribute to establishing best practices for DevOps, MLOps, cloud architecture, and AI operations
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience with vector databases, retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), model serving, and AI infrastructure
  • Experience supporting connected devices, IoT platforms, embedded systems, or consumer technology products
  • Domain expertise in machine learning infrastructure, AI platforms, consumer applications, connected products, or similar technology environments
  • Experience working in fast-paced startup or high-growth product organizations

Chefman is a leading brand of small kitchen appliances, offering products that help people cook at home. The CHEF iQ line adds a digitally connected ecosystem of kitchen devices that work with an app to provide guided cooking experiences and automate parts of the cooking process. The core products are compact appliances for everyday cooking, while CHEF iQ devices connect online to offer step-by-step guidance, recipes, and smart controls. What sets the company apart is its combination of hardware and a connected software platform designed to streamline meal preparation, not just standalone tools. The goal is to make cooking easier and more enjoyable in every kitchen by encouraging widespread use of Chefman products and the CHEF iQ ecosystem.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Mahwah, New Jersey

Founded

2011

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What believers are saying

  • June 2026 interviews framed Chefman as profitable, bootstrapped, and funding R&D from cash flow.
  • June 2026 CHEF iQ updates signal continued app investment and product-refresh velocity.
  • Amazon and Costco listings in 2025-2026 show broad distribution and sustained consumer demand.

What critics are saying

  • Costco exclusivity on Caffeinator Drip concentrates channel power and compresses margins if sell-through slows.
  • Chefman depends on crowded countertop appliance categories where Amazon price pressure erodes differentiation quickly.
  • CHEF iQ's connected-home strategy faces existential risk if app failures or security breaches damage trust.

What makes Chefman unique

  • Ralph Newhouse said June 2026 Chefman reached $400 million sales without outside funding.
  • Chefman pairs affordable hardware with CHEF iQ connected cooking software and app updates.
  • October 2025 Caffeinator Drip launched exclusively at Costco, strengthening retail leverage and brand visibility.

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Company News

PR Newswire
Oct 21st, 2025
CHEFMAN Launches the Caffeinator Drip: A 14-Cup Drip Coffee Maker

CHEFMAN launches the Caffeinator Drip: A 14-cup drip coffee maker. News provided by. Designed for rich, barista-quality coffee at home, the Caffeinator Drip is a stylish coffee maker built for flavor and flexibility NEW YORK, Oct. 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ - CHEFMAN - the leader in innovative kitchen technology - has launched the Caffeinator Drip, a 14-cup drip coffee maker designed for coffee lovers who want bold, smooth flavor in every batch. Combining advanced brewing technology with user-friendly features, the Caffeinator Drip brings a premium coffeehouse experience into the home. Now available nationwide exclusively at Costco, and retailing for $59.99, the Caffeinator Drip marks the brand's latest extension of their popular "Caffeinator" product line, which aims to elevate the single-serve at-home coffee experience - not only through elite taste and convenience, but also by immaculate design. Unlike traditional drip coffee makers, the Caffeinator Drip replicates professional brewing techniques automatically. Its Wide Showerhead evenly saturates coffee grounds, while the Bloom Cycle pre-soaks the fresh grounds, releasing carbon dioxide and unlocking deeper aromatics and flavor compounds. This ensures smooth, balanced coffee in every cup, eliminating the uneven extraction often experienced with standard drip machines. The BalancedBrew(TM) Funnel delivers uniform flavor throughout the carafe, while the BOLD button intensifies extraction for a richer, more robust taste. Designed with everyday usability in mind, the Caffeinator Drip features a 72 oz water reservoir for larger batch brewing, a glass carafe with a locking lid for easy pouring and heat retention, plus a 24-hour programmable timer so hot coffee is ready when you want it. The customizable Keep Warm feature offers three temperature settings, providing up to three hours of continuous use. Additional accessories, including a charcoal water filter and a reusable GoldTone(R) coffee filter, ensure each brew is flavorful and convenient. The Caffeinator Drip is available exclusively at Costco, both in-store and online. About CHEFMAN Chefman products make cooking extraordinary. They create innovative kitchen electronics that empower people of all skill levels in the kitchen. Chefman focuses on kitchen tools/small appliances that help save time in the kitchen. For more information about CHEFMAN, visit www.chefman.com, or follow on Instagram and Facebook (@mychefman). SOURCE CHEFMAN

DealerScope
Oct 24th, 2023
CE Today 10/24/23: News from Sharp, Cisco, and CHEFMAN

Chefman has introduced the Home Slice™ Electric Pizza Oven, a game-changer for at-home pizza enthusiasts.