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title: 'MLOps Engineer / DevOps Engineer at Chefman'
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# MLOps Engineer / DevOps Engineer at Chefman

- **Company:** Chefman
- **Location:** Mahwah, NJ
- **Compensation:** $115k–$150k
- **Posted:** 2026-06-04
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-10
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/chefman/jobs/4274016009

## Job description

MLOps Engineer / DevOps Engineer

*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, including H-1B, OPT, STEM OPT, or any other work authorization requiring sponsorship. Applications from candidates requiring sponsorship now or in the future will not be considered.

In 2020, we launched CHEF iQ, an ecosystem of connected kitchen appliances designed to transform how people cook and connect through food. Our mission is to make great cooking effortless through intelligent technology, guided experiences, and seamless integration between hardware, software, and AI. As CHEF iQ continues to expand its AI capabilities, we are building the infrastructure and platforms that will power the next generation of connected cooking experiences. From machine learning and computer vision to Generative AI applications, our success depends on scalable, reliable systems that enable rapid innovation and deployment.

We are seeking a highly detail-oriented MLOps / DevOps Engineer to serve as a critical partner to our Machine Learning Engineer, building and maintaining the cloud infrastructure, deployment pipelines, automation frameworks, and operational foundations that support AI development at scale. This individual will play a key role in improving engineering efficiency, increasing system reliability, and ensuring our AI-powered products can be developed, deployed, and scaled successfully.

The ideal candidate is passionate about automation, process improvement, and building highly scalable systems. They enjoy creating order from complexity, eliminating operational bottlenecks, and enabling teams to move faster. Experience supporting AI, machine learning, and Generative AI applications in production environments is required.

## Role and 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.

## Qualifications

Please Note: Chefman is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position. 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, including H-1B, OPT, STEM OPT, or any other work authorization requiring sponsorship. Applications from candidates requiring sponsorship now or in the future will not be considered.

- 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.

## Preferred 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.

Salary Range (commensurate with experience) $115,000—$150,000 USD

## About Chefman

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Chefman is a leading North American brand of small kitchen appliances, designing and distributing products like air fryers, toaster ovens, and electric kettles, alongside its digitally connected smart appliance brand, CHEF iQ.
- **Entity Type**: Private (Privately Held)
- **Headquarters**: Mahwah, New Jersey, United States
- **Founded**: 2011
- **Founders**: Not publicly available (entity is RJ Brands, LLC)

## Core Business
- Primary industry/industries: Manufacturing, Consumer Electronics, Smart Home Appliances
- Target customers: B2C (home cooks and families), B2B (retailers and distributors)
- Mission or purpose statement: "To provide the world with innovative products that make everyday cooking a better experience." Vision: "To have every kitchen cooking with Chefman products."

## Products & Services
- **[Chefman Core Line]**: A full range of premium small kitchen appliances including electric kettles, air fryers, toaster ovens, cookware, and food processors. The company claims to be "America’s #1 brand of electric kettles."
- **[CHEF iQ Brand]**: Launched in 2020, an ecosystem of digitally connected kitchen appliances (smart cookers, probes) that use guided cooking experiences and an app to streamline food preparation. This represents a pivot toward IoT and smart home technology.
- **[Product Development Services]**: The company has an in-house engineering and design team that handles everything from firmware (Embedded Linux, BSP) to industrial design (SolidWorks, PTC Creo).

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not disclosed (Privately Held)
- **Key Metric**: Annual Revenue of **$59.1 million** (as of 2026)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: No public funding rounds reported (likely bootstrapped or funded via private debt/equity).
- **Growth Signals**: Headcount of 110 employees, up **12.5% year-over-year** (+18 people). Operating in 6 countries (US, Mexico, UK, China, Brazil, Finland). Recent opening of a manufacturing facility in Hangzhou, China. Strong online presence with 6,735 LinkedIn followers (+10.3% yearly growth).

## Competitive Advantages
- **Brand Dominance in a Niche**: Clear market leadership in electric kettles, providing a strong baseline for cross-selling other appliances.
- **In-House Technical Depth**: Unlike many consumer appliance brands that outsource everything, Chefman maintains a significant in-house engineering team (firmware, software, IoT) and a design department, allowing for rapid product iteration and smart product integration.
- **Dual-Brand Strategy**: The established "Chefman" brand for traditional appliances and the "CHEF iQ" brand for premium, connected smart appliances allow the company to target both value-conscious and tech-forward segments without diluting the core brand.

## Strategic Focus
- **Smart Appliance Ecosystem**: Heavy investment in the CHEF iQ brand and its connected cooking experience (app, guided recipes, IoT hardware).
- **Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) Growth**: Active management of its website (Shopify) and digital marketing (TikTok, influencer/affiliate programs) suggests a push to reduce reliance on third-party retailers.
- **Global Manufacturing & Supply Chain**: The new factory in China indicates a focus on vertical integration and controlling the supply chain for cost and quality.
- **Engineering-Driven Innovation**: Hiring for roles like Senior Embedded Linux/BSP Engineer and Senior Firmware Engineer signals a commitment to building complex software-defined hardware.

## Why Work Here
- **Hands-On Engineering Culture**: For engineers, the role involves deep work on embedded systems, IoT, and firmware for physical products—offering a tangible sense of creation (e.g., testing a "Volcano Waffle Maker").
- **Rapid Innovation Cycle**: The company moves at the pace of a startup (small teams, 110 employees) but operates in the high-volume manufacturing world.
- **Hybrid/In-Office Policy**: Roles are explicitly "In-Office" in Mahwah, NJ, with "Typical time on-site: None" listed for some roles on Built In, indicating flexibility but a preference for in-person collaboration.
- **Perks & Benefits**: Offers healthcare (dental, vision, life insurance), 401(K), generous PTO, employee discounts on products, free snacks, and "customized development tracks" for promotion.
- **Employee Rating Caveat**: The company has a low employer rating (2.7/5.0 on LinkedIn from 82 reviews), with specific weaknesses noted in Compensation (2.6) and Culture (2.7). This is a significant caveat for prospective employees.

## Sources
1. [LinkedIn - Chefman & CHEF iQ](https://www.linkedin.com/company/chefman)
2. [Chefman Official Website - About Us](https://chefman.com/pages/about-us)
3. [Built In - Chefman Careers](https://builtin.com/company/chefman)
4. [Greenhouse - Jobs at Chefman](http://job-boards.greenhouse.io/chefman)

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