IT Engineer

WE ARE AN APPLIED AI LAB BUILDING END-TO-END SOFTWARE AGENTS.

We're the makers of Devin, the first AI software engineer, and Windsurf, the AI-native IDE. Together, they represent our vision for collaborative AI teammates that enable engineers to focus on more interesting problems and empower teams to strive for more ambitious goals.

Our team is small and talent-dense. Among our founding team, we have world-class competitive programmers, former founders, and leaders from companies at the cutting edge of AI including Scale AI, Palantir, Cursor, Waymo, Tesla, Lunchclub, Modal, Google DeepMind, and Nuro.

Building Devin and Windsurf is just the first step—our hardest challenges still lie ahead. If you’re excited to solve some of the world’s biggest problems and build AI that can reason on real-world tasks, apply to join us.

JOB DESCRIPTION

We're seeking an onsite IT Specialist to manage our technology infrastructure and support our growing team. You'll be the point person for identity and access management, endpoint management, and end-user support in a collaborative environment that values agency and results.

This role is required to be in-person, working 5 days a week from our San Francisco office. We value teamwork and in-person collaboration.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• User Productivity: Implement and manage software and services that enhance productivity for both our engineering and GTM teams
• Technical Support: Provide timely resolution to internal IT issues including device troubleshooting and conferencing systems
• Process Automation: Develop and implement automated workflows to reduce manual tasks and improve efficiency
• System Administration: Manage Okta instances, MDM software, and various SaaS platforms including Google Workspace, Microsoft Office 365, Slack, and Zoom
• Device Management: Order, configure, deploy, and maintain laptops and other hardware for employees across all offices
• Security & Compliance: Implement and maintain end-user security best practices across all IT systems
• Documentation & Inventory: Create clear documentation and manage IT assets and licenses

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 3+ years in a technical IT support role
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent experience
• Experience with Okta administration and Okta Workflows automation
• Proficiency in Kandji, JAMF, Intune or similar MDM solutions for device management and security
• Experience administering collaboration tools (Zoom, Teams, Slack)
• Strong knowledge of Google Workspace and Microsoft Office 365 administration
• Solid understanding of networking concepts (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP)
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and organizational skills
• Experience supporting both local and remote staff

BONUS IF . . .

• Okta Certified Professional or Administrator certification
• Experience with office network troubleshooting (Cisco Meraki wifi, cabling)
• Python programming or scripting skills, experience with API integrations

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

Cognition is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities throughout the hiring process - please let us know if you need any.