DevOps Engineer

The modern battlefield has changed. Cheap, autonomous suicide drones have turned the tactical advantage upside down, and the world is looking for a solution. At 9 Mothers, we aren’t just "innovating"—we are building the shield.

Backed by top-tier investors, we develop AI powered machines designed to intercept and neutralize Group 1/sUAS threats in real-time. Our flagship product is a low-power, counter-drone system built for the edge—on vehicles, at bases, or in a soldier's pack.

While others build for "awareness" or "long-term research," we build for the immediate survival of those in harm’s way. We are a team of hackers, engineers, and mission-driven builders who value field-ready capability over polished slide decks. If you want to see your code or hardware in the field next month—not next year—this is your playground.

9 Mothers is hiring a DevOps Engineer to support a rapidly growing defense engineering team. In this broad-scope IC role, you will automate fleet deployment activities, build low-latency CI/CD pipelines, and manage internal tooling to keep our software, hardware, and mechanical engineers operating at maximum velocity.

From configuring AI-driven internal workflows and custom LLM agent tools to managing build runners, edge deployment targets (NVIDIA Jetson), and infrastructure environments, you will serve as a resourceful problem solver capable of tackling dynamic priorities in a fast-moving defense startup environment.

• Experience in a regulated, ITAR, CMMC, or compliance-bound defense environment.

• Cloud administration experience on Azure and familiarity with Entra ID (formerly Azure AD).

• Active security clearance or eligibility to obtain one.

1. Phone call with recruiter (30 min)

2. First Round Virtual Interview (2 hour 15 min total) via MS Teams

   • Part 1 (1 hour) - An evaluation of your core technical skills to confirm alignment with the required technical knowledge for this role.

   • Interview Break (15 min) - A quick pause to step away and grab a glass of water.

   • Part 2 (1 hour) - A deep dive into your hands-on experience with relevant technologies to explore your specific domain expertise.

3. 2nd/Final Round Interview (6 hours) onsite in Austin, TX

   • Hands-on Working Session (3 hours) - You’ll work through a small project alongside our team. We’ll look at how you approach problem-solving, leverage resources, and collaborate with team members to reach a solution.

   • Architecture Discussion (1-2 hours) - A discussion focused on big-picture thinking—evaluating how components interact, system design considerations, and architectural recommendations.

   • Wrap-up Conversations (30 min-1 hr) - Two 1:1 individual conversations to discuss team fit and address any questions you have for us.

4. Reference Checks & Offer

Export Control

This position may require access to information or technology subject to U.S. export control laws and regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). U.S. citizenship is required.