AI DevOps Engineer

Persist Ventures


About the Role:

We’re looking for a technically strong and AI-savvy developer to take on a hands-on, real-world assignment that blends DevOps, AI/ML, and open-source communication protocols. This assignment centers around deploying a Matrix Synapse homeserver, integrating social media bridges (via Mautrix), and building a robust AI-driven message analysis pipeline.

This role is perfect for candidates who love open-source, understand server architecture, and are excited to build cutting-edge NLP-based solutions.

Your Responsibilities:

Deploy & Configure Infrastructure:

    • Launch Matrix Synapse on AWS EC2 (Free Tier).
    • Use Docker/systemd for setup.
    • Reverse proxy with NGINX.
    • Map a custom DuckDNS domain.

    Bridge Integration:

      • Install and configure the Mautrix bridge (LinkedIn/Instagram).
      • Sync messages between Matrix and the chosen social platform.

      Build AI Capabilities:

        • Use Hugging Face models for summarization, prioritization & intent detection.
        • Store embeddings in vector DBs like FAISS or Pinecone.
        • Build an AI pipeline that analyzes incoming messages for insights.
        • Optionally fine-tune LLMs using contextual data.

        Testing & Documentation:

          • Document each step clearly (with screenshots/logs).
          • Submit code via GitHub or similar.
          • Record a walkthrough video/demo.

          Requirements

          Linux, Docker, and AWS (EC2)

          NGINX reverse proxy configuration

          Matrix Synapse ecosystem

          Mautrix bridges (LinkedIn or Instagram)

          Python, NLP (Transformers, BERT, etc.)

          Hugging Face, FAISS/Pinecone

          React (basic knowledge for client-side UI)

          Git & CI/CD workflows

          Benefits

          1. Competitive salary, founder’s equity

          2. Work from home, flexible work hours

          3. Monthly bonuses for daily updates

          4. Access to cutting-edge AI tools.

          5. Opportunities to publish, present, or showcase your work.

          6. A collaborative, ambitious, and creative team environment.

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