Senior DevOps Engineer

StackAI

• $145K — $175K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 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.

Responsibilities

  • Own and design cloud infrastructure with a focus on scalability, security, and cost-efficiency.
  • Lead and optimize Kubernetes operations for deployment, scaling, monitoring, and troubleshooting.
  • Drive automation by implementing Infrastructure as Code to enhance reliability.
  • Architect and maintain CI/CD pipelines for zero-downtime deployments and improved developer productivity.
  • Implement observability through monitoring, logging, and compliance best practices.
  • Collaborate with engineers to refine architecture and accelerate deployments.
  • Explore and optimize new tools and workflows in DevOps.

Benefits

  • Work at the cutting edge of AI and infrastructure.
  • Shape the foundation for cloud and DevOps practices.
  • Be part of a small, fast-moving team where your contributions can make a significant impact.
  • Enjoy hybrid flexibility with options for in-person collaboration in San Francisco or full remote work.
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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