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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$171K - $300K *

Take ownership of architecting and developing AI-driven backend solutions for Access Security, enhancing identity intelligence and risk detection while collaborating with cross-functional teams to del...

Minneapolis, MNRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$171K - $300K *

Drive innovation by architecting and developing AI-driven backend solutions for access security. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance enterprise capabilities, ensuring scalable and secur...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$165K - $200K *

Shape the future of warehouse operations by enhancing our platform. Collaborate with engineering and robotics teams to optimize inventory management and fulfillment processes, ensuring seamless integr...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Elevate the performance of our Linux infrastructure by ensuring stability, security, and efficiency. Drive automation and support EDA environments while managing complex technical challenges and enhan...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Redefine cloud system administration by shaping innovative DevSecOps pipelines. Partner with us to enhance cybersecurity, automate testing, and support Naval operations in a collaborative, mission-dri...

Reposted yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$174K - $261K *

Join a team that's redefining cloud infrastructure by architecting scalable, secure solutions. Lead cross-functional initiatives, mentor engineers, and drive automation to enhance developer experience...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$99K - $160K *

Join a dynamic team to design and deliver innovative technology solutions that address complex business challenges. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance system performance and ensure sca...

3 days ago

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

$186K - $252K *

Shape the future of AI in cybersecurity by designing and delivering advanced LLM and agentic AI systems. Collaborate across teams to establish best practices, mentor engineers, and translate customer...

California, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $140K *

Elevate cloud infrastructure solutions by designing and managing secure GCP environments. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize automation and ensure compliance in a high-security govern...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$165K - $210K *

Unlock potential by leading systems engineering and data solutions in secure environments. Drive ISSE activities, optimize ETL pipelines, and collaborate with diverse teams to enhance mission-critical...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $120K *

Join a dynamic team as a senior software developer focused on data infrastructure and ETL, delivering high-quality, scalable data systems. Collaborate, innovate, and support various projects while enh...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$85K - $141K *

Lead the charge in creating data-driven solutions by leveraging technical expertise in Python and Databricks. Engage with clients to gather requirements, automate workflows, and translate findings int...

Reposted yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$171K - $300K *

Engineer high-performance execution engines and optimize runtime systems. Shape the future of app lifecycle management by enhancing compiler technologies and mentoring teams to deliver scalable, effic...

5 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$171K - $300K *

Lead the optimization of execution engines and memory management systems, ensuring high-performance applications at scale. Collaborate with product owners to deliver quality software while mentoring p...

San Diego, CARemote

5 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $110K *

Optimize datacenter operations by maintaining infrastructure, deploying new equipment, and automating processes. Collaborate with a skilled team to enhance performance and ensure reliability in a dyna...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Help us build the backbone of our innovative AI automation platform by designing and maintaining robust backend systems and scalable APIs, collaborating across teams, and optimizing performance for se...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of government technology by building innovative tools that enhance user experiences and streamline workflows, while driving impactful solutions across the technical spectrum...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$180K - $272K *

Drive the future of software delivery by leading a team to enhance CI/CD processes, ensuring rapid and safe code deployment while collaborating with AI-driven development initiatives...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$167K - $245K *

Lead the design and delivery of cloud-native software solutions, leveraging expertise in distributed systems and backend services. Collaborate across teams to enhance architecture, mentor engineers, a...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$167K - $245K *

Drive innovation as a Senior Software Engineer, designing cloud-native solutions that enhance AI Infrastructure. Lead features from design to delivery, collaborating across teams to create scalable, s...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$147K - $220K *

Elevate software performance by designing, analyzing, and optimizing storage services. Collaborate with engineering teams to enhance scalability and cost-efficiency while meeting customer needs and en...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $120K *

Optimize infrastructure systems to enhance reliability, performance, and scalability of SaaS applications. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot, automate, and modernize environments...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$160K - $190K *

Shape the future of cloud infrastructure by designing, implementing, and maintaining robust systems that support mission-critical applications and enhance reliability across complex software environme...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of AI by developing end-to-end solutions using Google's Gemini Enterprise and AI stack, delivering innovative applications that automate workflows and enhance cli...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$295K - $345K *

Lead the evolution of systems by driving reliability and scalability. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance infrastructure performance, ensuring high standards of efficiency and resilienc...

1 week ago

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

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.