Green Dot Corporation

Sr. Systems Engineer

Green Dot Corporation$87K — $131K *
Enterprise Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in systems engineering or infrastructure operations.
  • Expertise in Kubernetes, Linux administration, and Cloud Ops.
  • Proficiency with Azure cloud platform preferred.
  • Experience with automation tools like Git Ops, Ansible, Terraform, and Claude AI.
  • Strong scripting skills in Python, Bash, or PowerShell.
  • Knowledge of security best practices and compliance standards (e.g., PCI DSS, SOC 2).
  • Experience supporting high-availability and disaster recovery architectures.

Responsibilities

  • Design and maintain scalable infrastructure solutions across cloud and on-prem environments.
  • Implement automation for system provisioning, configuration management, and monitoring.
  • Collaborate with engineering, DevOps, and InfoSec teams to ensure secure operations.
  • Optimize performance and availability of enterprise systems, including compute, storage, and networking.
  • Lead incident response and root cause analysis for infrastructure-related issues.
  • Develop and maintain documentation for system architecture, processes, and procedures.
  • Support CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure-as-code initiatives.

Benefits

  • Structured hybrid work model allowing flexibility with three days in-office.
  • Opportunities for career development and skills mentorship.
  • Exposure to innovative technology and multi-disciplinary projects.
Full Job Description

This position is classified as structured hybrid, with an expectation of a minimum of three (3) days per week working in the office and flexibility to work remotely on the remaining days. On-site expectations may evolve over time to support business needs, with clear communication provided in advance.

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JOB DESCRIPTION

Location Requirement


This position is open only to candidates who can work in the following approved location:


Los Angeles, CA

Key Responsibilities:

  • Design and maintain scalable infrastructure solutions across cloud and on-prem environments.
  • Implement automation for system provisioning, configuration management, and monitoring.
  • Collaborate with engineering, DevOps, and InfoSec teams to ensure secure and compliant system operations.
  • Optimize performance and availability of enterprise systems including compute, storage, and networking.
  • Lead incident response and root cause analysis for infrastructure-related issues.
  • Develop and maintain documentation for system architecture, processes, and procedures.
  • Support CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure-as-code initiatives.
  • Mentor junior engineers and contribute to cross-functional technical initiatives.
  • Participate in on-call rotations.


Qualifications:

  • 5+ years of experience in systems engineering or infrastructure operations.
  • Expertise in Kubernetes, Linux, administration and Cloud Ops.
  • Proficiency with cloud platforms - Azure preferred.
  • Experience with automation tools such as Git Ops, Ansible, Terraform, Claude AI.
  • Familiarity with container orchestration, service mesh technologies, monitoring tools (Datadog, Prometheus), and logging frameworks.
  • Strong scripting skills in Python, Bash, or PowerShell.
  • Knowledge of security best practices and compliance standards (e.g., PCI DSS, SOC 2).
  • Experience supporting high-availability and disaster recovery architectures.



Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience in fintech or regulated enterprise environments.
  • Familiarity with hybrid cloud architectures and enterprise networking.
  • Contributions to open-source infrastructure tools or technical publications.
  • Strong communication and documentation skills for cross-team collaboration.

**Ability to work in the U.S. without sponsorship**
**Ability to meet the location requirement outlined above**

POSITION TYPE

Regular

PAY RANGE

The targeted full-time base salary for this position is $87,500 to $131,100 per year. The final compensation will be determined by a number of factors such as qualifications, expertise, and the candidate’s geographical location.

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About Green Dot Corporation

Green Dot Corporation is a financial technology and bank holding company that specializes in prepaid debit cards, cash processing services, and mobile banking. The company’s products and services are available to consumers through a network of retail locations, online, and through the company’s mobile application. Green Dot’s prepaid debit cards are available at more than 100,000 retail locations in the United States, including Walmart, Walgreens, and CVS. The company also offers a range of banking services, including direct deposit, mobile banking, and online bill payment. Green Dot’s cash processing services include the processing of tax refunds, as well as the distribution of cash to consumers through its network of retail locations. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Pasadena, California.
Learn more about Green Dot Corporation
Size
1,200 employees
Market Cap
$788.8 million
Industry
Net Income
$23.1 million
Founded
1999
5 Year Trend
+14.8%
Revenue
$1.2 billion
NASDAQ

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