Explore DevOps Engineer Jobs

DevOps engineers help organizations build, deploy, and operate software reliably and efficiently. Browse vetted DevOps Engineer opportunities on Ladders, including roles with salaries of $100,000 or more. Find positions that match your experience in cloud platforms, infrastructure automation, continuous delivery, and production operations.

What DevOps Engineers Do

DevOps engineers connect software development and IT operations to improve how applications are delivered and maintained. Common responsibilities include building CI/CD pipelines, managing cloud infrastructure, automating deployment processes, monitoring systems, and strengthening reliability and security. Depending on the organization, the role may overlap with site reliability engineering, platform engineering, or cloud engineering.

Skills and Technologies

Employers often seek experience with cloud providers such as AWS, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud; infrastructure-as-code tools; container platforms such as Docker and Kubernetes; and scripting or programming languages such as Python, Bash, or Go. Familiarity with CI/CD systems, observability tools, Linux, networking, and security practices can also be valuable. Specific requirements vary by employer and seniority.

DevOps Engineer Career Opportunities

DevOps roles are available across technology, finance, healthcare, e-commerce, and other industries. Career paths may lead to senior or staff DevOps engineer, site reliability engineer, platform engineer, cloud architect, or engineering leadership positions. Explore listings to compare responsibilities, technologies, work arrangements, and compensation.

Find a DevOps Engineer Job on Ladders

Use Ladders to discover vetted professional opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more. Review job details, assess how your background aligns with each position, and find a DevOps Engineer role that supports your career goals.

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$103K - $160K *

Unlock potential by leading DataOps initiatives to ensure reliable, high-volume data delivery. Collaborate with stakeholders, enhance data infrastructure, and implement automated solutions for optimal...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$98K - $147K *

Transform enterprise data into a unified API layer by developing and scaling GraphQL services. Collaborate across teams to deliver features, enhance system design, and optimize performance in a dynami...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by building innovative data infrastructure and AI-driven tools that empower sales teams. Collaborate with diverse stakeholders to transform fragmented data into actionable insights an...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$168K - $210K *

Lead the transformation of our build and deploy systems while enhancing developer efficiency, safety, and software delivery reliability. Collaborate across teams to drive technical innovation and opti...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$86K - $165K *

Shape the future of platform engineering by leading the design, development, and optimization of cutting-edge infrastructure solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance performance a...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$86K - $165K *

Join a team that's redefining platform engineering by designing and optimizing cutting-edge infrastructure solutions. Collaborate with cross-disciplinary experts to enhance performance, security, and...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$115K - $155K *

Drive the integration of external data services for a complex system, ensuring traceability and compliance across multiple classification levels. Collaborate with architects and engineers to deliver r...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$99K - $160K *

Unlock potential by joining a dynamic team to enhance cloud solutions for U.S. Government agencies. Collaborate on innovative billing systems and tooling, ensuring operational excellence and scalabili...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$87K - $137K *

Optimize processes and infrastructure for rapid capability deployment. Collaborate with Agile teams to automate CI/CD pipelines, ensuring code quality and system efficiency while maintaining security...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$87K - $137K *

Transform infrastructure and processes as a DevOps Engineer, driving automation and continuous integration in an Agile environment. Collaborate with teams to enhance deployment efficiency and ensure r...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$87K - $137K *

Join us to drive the evolution of DevOps processes and infrastructure, ensuring rapid capability deployment and integration of automation tools within an Agile environment, while maintaining high stan...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$115K - $160K *

Unlock potential by leading AI DevOps initiatives to enhance application quality and reliability. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop innovative solutions, ensuring seamless integration...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$82K - $92K *

Empower clients by delivering innovative infrastructure and cloud solutions. Collaborate with engineers to implement Microsoft 365 and Azure environments, ensuring seamless project execution and excep...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$118K - $146K *

Support lab operations by managing the laboratory information management system (LIMS). Collaborate with scientists to enhance data accuracy and automate processes, ensuring efficient data handling an...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$184K - $250K *

Elevate customer AI capabilities by leading model customization and optimization efforts. Drive technical direction, architect scalable systems, and mentor teams to deliver impactful solutions that en...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$168K - $227K *

Empower innovation by leading technical engagements for custom AI model optimization. Collaborate with customers to define success metrics, architect scalable systems, and mentor teams, driving impact...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$110K - $139K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing IT security by managing and deploying advanced security controls. Collaborate with experts to protect King County services from threats while improving operat...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$135K - $196K *

Build reliable backend systems and platforms that empower engineers to enhance customer experiences. Collaborate across teams to design, develop, and support robust APIs and tools for our AI agent pla...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$145K - $175K *

Elevate security initiatives by leading IAM and cloud security efforts in a dynamic, remote environment. Collaborate with engineering teams to enhance application security and drive modernization acro...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$170K - $277K *

Lead the development of systems and tools for infrastructure capacity planning and efficiency. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize resource allocation and drive measurable savings whil...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$99K - $121K *

Empower enterprise-wide digital transformation by engineering robust backup and recovery systems. Lead technology evaluations and develop solutions that enhance reliability, scalability, and security...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$112K - $179K *

Lead the development and execution of test automation strategies, ensuring robust unit testing and fault injection for both Python and Java. Collaborate on large-scale test design and security testing...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$200K - $300K *

Drive security excellence across AI/ML infrastructure, ensuring robust protection for data, models, and systems. Collaborate with engineering teams to implement effective security controls and enhance...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$200K - $260K *

Take ownership of the CI/CD pipeline, enhancing deployment safety and efficiency. Build robust release infrastructure for AI products, ensuring seamless developer experience and security throughout th...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$260K - $360K *

Innovate with us to lead a fullstack engineering team, driving automation capabilities and AI integration while aligning technical strategies with customer needs and business impact...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a DevOps engineer do?question toggle

    A DevOps engineer improves the processes and systems used to build, deploy, monitor, and maintain software. The work commonly includes cloud infrastructure, automation, CI/CD pipelines, reliability, and collaboration between development and operations teams.

  • What skills are commonly needed for DevOps engineer jobs?question toggle

    Requirements vary, but employers commonly value cloud platform experience, scripting, Linux, infrastructure as code, CI/CD, containers, monitoring, and security fundamentals. Tools such as Kubernetes and Docker may be requested for some roles.

  • Are DevOps engineer jobs available for $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Yes. Ladders features vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more, including DevOps Engineer opportunities. Compensation depends on factors such as role scope, location, experience, and employer.

  • What roles can a DevOps engineer advance into?question toggle

    Possible career paths include senior or staff DevOps engineer, site reliability engineer, platform engineer, cloud architect, and engineering manager. The right path depends on your interests and experience.

  • How can I find the right DevOps engineer job?question toggle

    Compare job responsibilities, required technologies, seniority, location, work arrangement, and compensation. Focus on positions that align with your experience and career goals.