DevOps Engineer – Build Scalable Infrastructure for Next-Generation Systems!
El Segundo, CA | Hybrid (M/TH in-person)
Opportunity Summary
We are a fast-moving startup developing the foundational infrastructure that powers modern, complex machines. Our platform provides real-time observability into high-frequency telemetry, eliminating bottlenecks and enabling faster, more reliable development cycles. You’ll play a critical role in shaping the architecture, driving automation, and ensuring the reliability of a platform built for mission-critical applications. This role offers the opportunity to take ownership of infrastructure at scale, work hands-on with cutting-edge technologies, and influence both the technical direction and culture of a growing company. If you’re motivated by solving tough technical challenges in a startup environment where precision and scalability are non-negotiable, this role is for you.
About Us
We are a venture-backed startup founded by engineers with backgrounds in aerospace, big tech, and enterprise software. Our mission is to solve the toughest challenges in scaling, debugging, and ensuring reliability for complex systems. With a focus on building resilient and efficient infrastructure, we are creating tools that redefine how engineers build, test, and operate machines across industries. Our culture values technical rigor, creativity, and ownership—making this the perfect place for engineers who thrive in fast-paced, collaborative environments.
Job Duties
- Architect, implement, and maintain resilient infrastructure that supports a growing platform and customer base.
- Automate deployment and streamline infrastructure management using modern DevOps practices and tooling.
- Collaborate with software engineers to optimize application performance, scalability, and reliability.
- Build monitoring, alerting, and observability systems to proactively identify and resolve issues.
- Contribute to backend infrastructure for both cloud and on-premise deployments.
- Lead initiatives to improve infrastructure cost efficiency, system reliability, and scalability.
- Help prioritize the infrastructure roadmap to maximize customer and business impact.
- Champion best practices for distributed systems and DevOps workflows.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
- 3+ years of hands-on experience with distributed systems and cloud infrastructure.
- Strong experience with containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes).
- Expertise with cloud providers (AWS, GCP, Azure) and multi-cloud architecture.
- Proficiency in CI/CD pipelines, automation frameworks, and version control.
- Understanding of automated testing and frameworks for distributed systems (integration, end-to-end, and performance testing).
- Solid knowledge of networking, service architecture, and cloud/on-prem environments.
- Comfortable working in the high-ownership, fast-paced environment of an early-stage startup.
Preferred Experience
- Familiarity with modern infrastructure and developer productivity stacks, such as Terraform/CDK, Argo CD, GitHub Actions, Grafana, Prometheus, and Linux.
- Exposure to event streaming and data frameworks (Kafka/Redpanda, Flink, Arrow, Parquet, Rust).
- Experience with backend and frontend technologies including Go, Java, TypeScript, React, PostgreSQL, and gRPC.
- Knowledge of building and maintaining systems in multi-region, multi-cloud environments.
- Enthusiasm for building internal tools and frameworks that accelerate engineering velocity.
Why Join Us
- Be part of a high-impact, early-stage team where your work directly shapes the product and infrastructure.
- Work on challenging technical problems with global applications.
- Collaborate with a driven team of engineers passionate about solving real-world problems.
- Exciting growth opportunities as the company scales.
- Flexible work environment
- Generous PTO and holiday policy
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401k retirement plan
- Equity options
Compensation Details
$160,000 - $210,000
