# Software Engineer, Infrastructure & Performance at Dedalus Labs

- Company: Dedalus Labs
- What the company does: Full Linux machines in <50ms. Persistent runtime. Never sleep. Only pay for active compute. Backed by Y Combinator.
- Company website: https://www.dedaluslabs.ai/
- Type: Startups (AI role)
- Level: Mid level
- Location: San Francisco
- Work setup: On-site
- Pay: $120K to $250K base salary per year (USD)
- Posted: 2026-09-29
- Apply by: 2026-11-23
- Apply: https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/dedalus-labs/0974c2d3-2e49-4a09-b6ad-e0b1c5223f2f?utm_source=1752vc&utm_medium=careers
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/dedalus-labs-software-engineer-infrastructure-and-performance/

## About the role

Dedalus Labs builds persistent computers for AI agents. Our flagship product, Dedalus Machines, gives agents an isolated environment where they can run software, keep files and state, and work over time. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

## What they're looking for

- Build systems, CI/CD, GitOps, Kubernetes, observability, and infrastructure as code are relevant areas of experience. Familiarity with Terraform is useful. Tell us where you've gone deep and what you learned from operating the system after you built it
- Show us depth in at least one of these areas and the ability to learn the layers around it. We care about the work you can explain and support with evidence. Degrees, employer names, GitHub activity, and owning a homelab are not prerequisites

Tags: Engineering

Source: 1752vc Careers, https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/dedalus-labs-software-engineer-infrastructure-and-performance/