Senior DevOps Engineer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Create, develop, and manage Kubernetes-based ephemeral environments that facilitate efficient software development, testing, and validation for engineers.

• Enhance the reliability, scalability, performance, and user-friendliness of the Ephemeral Infrastructure platform through automation and improvements.

• Collaborate with product engineering, platform, security, and reliability teams to incorporate infrastructure capabilities and optimize developer workflows.

• Develop infrastructure automation, tools, and self-service functionalities that minimize operational toil and expedite software delivery.

• Improve observability, incident management, and operational practices to boost platform health and engineer productivity.

• Participate in shaping the long-term architecture and technical strategy of Upstart’s developer platform and cloud infrastructure ecosystem.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience) along with 4+ years of software engineering experience.

• Over 4 years of experience in designing, deploying, and managing production Kubernetes environments.

• Proficient in building and managing cloud infrastructure on AWS, utilizing services such as EKS, EC2, IAM, and various networking components.

• Familiarity with Kubernetes operators, controllers, and cloud-native platform architecture.

• Experience in developing software and automation with Go or a similar programming language.

• Proven track record of implementing infrastructure-as-code, CI/CD pipelines, and automated operational workflows in production settings.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive compensation package, including base salary, bonus opportunities, and quarterly vesting annual equity grants.

• Retirement plans to assist in future planning, featuring a 401(k) or Group Retirement Savings Plan with a company match of $2 for every $1 contributed, up to $15,000 annually (USD in the US, CAD in Canada).

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offering discounted stock purchase options for eligible employees (US only).

• Comprehensive health coverage tailored to support you and your family, including medical, dental, vision, and wellness resources for the US, along with supplemental health coverage for Canada.

• Contributions from Upstart to Health Savings Accounts for eligible plans (US only).

• Income protection benefits, which include life insurance and disability coverage for enhanced financial security.

• Paid time off, sick leave, and company holidays, according to local regulations.

• Paid family and parental leave to assist with caregiving and significant life events (duration varies by country).

• Family-oriented benefits designed to support fertility, parenthood, and caregiving needs.

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) providing mental health support and life resources.

• Financial wellness resources, including access to financial planning tools and a financial concierge service (US Only).

• Annual wellness allowance to promote your physical and emotional well-being and personal growth, based on your priorities.

• Annual productivity allowance to invest in essential tools and resources, ensuring you can perform at your best, regardless of your work location.

• Opportunities for connection and community through team events, company-wide updates, and employee resource groups (ERGs).

• Onsite benefits, including catered lunches and fully stocked micro-kitchens for employees working in our offices located in the Bay Area, Austin, Columbus, and New York City (opening Summer 2026!).