Staff Software Engineer

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

📋 Description

• Spearhead the transformation of DevOps through the design and enhancement of CI/CD pipelines, strategies for Kubernetes container orchestration, and robust cloud infrastructure patterns.

• Design and implement secure infrastructure with a focus on secrets management, least-privilege IAM, vulnerability scanning, and compliance protocols.

• Utilize and critically assess AI-assisted development tools for platform tasks and ensure responsible AI practices.

• Take ownership of platform reliability by establishing SLOs/SLAs, guiding incident response efforts, and minimizing MTTD/MTTR through effective observability and alerting mechanisms.

• Create scalable infrastructure-as-code modules using Terraform/Pulumi and address overarching technical debt.

• Define the platform architecture across various teams and domains, ensuring alignment with engineering and organizational strategies.

• Deliver impactful solutions by leveraging emerging platform technologies.

• Enhance cloud architecture to improve reliability, cost-effectiveness, and performance.

• Oversee cross-functional dependencies, risks, and change management processes.

• Provide mentorship to senior engineers via code reviews, architectural guidance, documentation, recruitment, and team development.

⛳️ Requirements

• 8-12+ years of experience in Platform Engineering, SRE, or DevOps roles.

• Extensive knowledge of Infrastructure as Code utilizing Terraform, Pulumi, or CloudFormation.

• Proficient in container orchestration with Kubernetes and Docker.

• Experience in designing and optimizing CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Jenkins, or similar tools.

• Expertise in cloud platforms such as AWS, GCP, or Azure, focusing on architecture, cost optimization, and IAM practices.

• Familiarity with observability tools like Sumo, Datadog, Grafana, Prometheus, or similar platforms.

• Proven track record of enhancing reliability metrics, including MTTD/MTTR and uptime.

• Knowledge of security-focused infrastructure design that incorporates secrets management, least privilege, vulnerability scanning, and compliance awareness.

• Strong capability in utilizing AI tools for code development, triage, and maintenance, with the ability to critically assess AI-generated results.

• Proficient scripting and automation skills in Python, Go, or Bash.

• Experience leading cross-functional technical initiatives and fostering organizational adoption.

• Understanding of AI/ML infrastructure considerations.

• Experience managing production reliability for a critical business service.

• Excellent debugging skills and the ability to resolve complex issues.

🏝️ Benefits

• Industry-competitive pay.

• Equity in the company.

• 401(k) plan with a 4% immediate vesting match.

• 16-18 weeks of paid parental leave for birthing parents.

• 10 weeks of paid parental leave for non-birthing parents.

• Coverage for infertility treatments.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.

• 100% employer-paid dental and vision for individual coverage.

• Affordable medical options.

• 10 complimentary mental health visits.

• Pet insurance available.

• Generous paid time off (PTO).

• Return to Office (RTO) policy for full-time exempt employees.

• Sick leave provisions.

• Paid holidays.

• Personal holiday.

• Annual Evolve travel credit after one year of service.

• Discounts on stays at all Evolve properties.

• Exceptional onboarding programs.

• Access to learning and development resources.

• Participation in Employee Resource Groups.