Senior DevOps Engineer

StackAI

$135K — $160K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in DevOps, Cloud, or Infrastructure engineering
  • Expertise in Kubernetes, Terraform, Docker, and Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
  • Hands-on experience with AWS, Azure, and/or GCP
  • Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines such as GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, or GitLab CI
  • Scripting or programming skills in Python, Bash, or similar languages
  • Experience with monitoring and observability tools like Grafana, Prometheus, or Datadog
  • Strong problem-solving and communication skills, especially in a startup setting

Responsibilities

  • Own cloud infrastructure by designing, implementing, and maintaining scalable, secure, and cost-efficient systems
  • Lead Kubernetes operations for containerized applications, focusing on deployment and optimization
  • Build automation using Infrastructure as Code to enhance environment reliability
  • Streamline CI/CD processes to accelerate deployment efficiency and maintain zero-downtime
  • Enable observability and security through monitoring, logging, and compliance best practices
  • Collaborate with engineering teams to improve architecture and hasten deployment processes
  • Experiment with new tools and refine existing DevOps practices for ongoing improvement

Benefits

  • Work at the forefront of AI and infrastructure technology
  • Shape the foundations of cloud and DevOps practices
  • Be part of a small, agile team where your contributions are significant
  • Flexible hybrid work options with opportunities for in-person collaboration in San Francisco or fully remote
Full Job Description
What You'll Do
  • Own cloud infrastructure: Design, implement, and maintain our infrastructure with a strong focus on scalability, security, and cost-efficiency.
  • Lead Kubernetes operations: Manage and optimize containerized applications in Kubernetes (deployment, scaling, monitoring, troubleshooting).
  • Build automation: Drive Infrastructure as Code to standardize, automate, and improve reliability of environments.
  • Streamline CI/CD: Architect and maintain pipelines to accelerate developer productivity and ensure zero-downtime deployments.
  • Enable observability & security: Implement monitoring, logging, and alerting and drive compliance best practices.
  • Collaborate across teams: Work closely with engineers to improve architecture, accelerate deployments, and contribute to strategic initiatives.
  • Experiment & improve: Explore new tools, optimize workflows, and continuously refine our DevOps practices.
What We're Looking For
  • 5+ years of experience in DevOps, Cloud, or Infrastructure engineering.
  • Strong expertise with Kubernetes, Terraform, Docker, and Infrastructure as Code (IaC).
  • Hands-on experience with AWS, Azure, and/or GCP.
  • Solid background in CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, GitLab CI, etc.).
  • Comfort with scripting/programming (Python, Bash, or similar).
  • Experience with monitoring & observability (Grafana, Prometheus, Datadog, etc.).
  • Strong problem-solving and communication skills, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced startup environment.
Nice to have:
  • Experience with FluxCD or similar GitOps tools.
  • Familiarity with security/compliance frameworks (SOC 2, HIPAA).
  • Previous startup experience.
Why Stack AI?
  • Work at the cutting edge of AI + infrastructure.
  • Shape the foundation of our cloud and DevOps practices.
  • Join a small, fast-moving team where your work has an immediate impact.
  • Hybrid flexibility: collaborate in-person in our San Francisco office (next to Salesforce Park) while enjoying remote days or be fully remote

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