DevOps Software Engineer

HRL Laboratories, LLC; Calabasas (CA); On-site; USD 99,705 - 124,683; Full time

Job summary

A leading research organization is seeking a DevOps Software Engineer to join their team in Calabasas, California. This full-time on-site role involves maintaining CI/CD pipelines, managing software transfers, and automating deployment processes. Candidates should possess a BS in a relevant field with 2 years of experience or a master’s degree. Excellent skills in scripting, Python, and familiarity with Docker and CI tools are essential. The position offers a competitive salary range of $99,705 - $124,683 plus bonuses and benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience in software packaging and dependency management.
• Strong background in scripting and automation using Python or PowerShell.
• Familiarity with artifact management tools.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and improve CI/CD pipelines.
• Develop and manage build and release workflows.
• Automate software deployment processes.

Skills

CI/CD pipelines

Software packaging and dependency management

Build and release tooling

Scripting and automation

Python programming

Docker containerization

Education

BS in computer science or related field + 2 years experience

Tools

GitLab CI

Conda

Artifactory

Docker

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a DevOps Software Engineer to join our Computational Physics division, where our DevOps team provides software development support services to both software engineers and physicists. Our focus includes platform management, build and release management, and automation for scientific computing. In this role, you will work closely with developers and researchers, maintaining and improving software development infrastructure, troubleshooting build and deployment issues, and ensuring that software tools and environments remain efficient and reliable.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and improve CI/CD pipelines (GitLab CI preferred).
• Manage automated transfer of software projects and artifacts across air-gap boundaries.
• Develop and manage build, release, and packaging workflows.
• Automate software development and deployment processes.
• Troubleshoot issues in development environments across Windows, Linux, and OSX.
• Collaborate with software engineers and researchers to optimize workflows.
• Manage internal development tooling, including Artifactory and Conda package repositories.
• Ensure security best practices in software build and deployment.

Required Skills

• CI/CD pipelines
• Software packaging and dependency management (Conda or npm preferred)
• Build and release tooling
• Scripting and automation
• Python programming
• Docker containerization
• PowerShell and Bash scripting (desired)
• Familiarity with artifact management (e.g., JFrog Artifactory) (desired)
• Understanding of security best practices in software development (desired)
• Experience working in research or scientific computing environments (desired)
• CompTIA Security+ certification or active security clearance (desired)
• Windows administration for software development (desired)

Required Education

BS + 2 years of experience, or MS in computer science or related field. Candidates with different experience levels will be considered for other positions.

Physical Requirements

This is an on-site position due to the need to work with air-gapped networks and sensitive information.

Special Requirements

US citizenship and ability to obtain and maintain US Government security clearance

Compensation

The base salary range for this full-time position is $99,705 - $124,683 + bonus + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range during the hiring process. The compensation details listed reflect the base salary only, and do not include potential bonus or benefits.

EEO Statement

We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.