Principal Software DevOps Engineer

MiniMed Group; California, Northern (MO, KY); Hybrid; USD 153,000 - 261,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Paid time off

Job summary

MiniMed is seeking a Principal DevOps Engineer in Northridge, CA to lead CI/CD, IaC, and observability across applications and infrastructure. You will collaborate with developers and IT to accelerate releases and improve reliability.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and 7+ years in DevOps or related fields; AWS, Docker, and Kubernetes experience, plus Python or Bash scripting. Strong mentoring and cross‑functional leadership are important.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor's Degree and minimum of 7 years of relevant experience, or advanced degree with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience.
• Seven or more years in DevOps, systems administration, or software support.
• Experience with AWS, Docker and Kubernetes for running apps.
• Proficiency in Python, Bash, or Shell scripting.
• Familiarity with NewRelic and OpenSearch; maintain/integrate infrastructure tools like JIRA and Jenkins.

Responsibilities

• Build CI/CD pipelines to automate testing and deployment.
• Manage Infrastructure as Code to provision and scale cloud servers.
• Ensure observability with logging and monitoring tools.
• Lead incident response and root-cause analysis of production issues.
• Mentor junior engineers and review technical work.
• Aim for 99.9% uptime and high QoS.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Mentor Team Members

Incident response

Observability

Scripting (Python/Bash)

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

AWS

Docker

Kubernetes

Jenkins

NewRelic

OpenSearch

Python

JIRA

Job description

## Principal Software DevOps EngineerApply: On-Site: Northridge, California, United States of America: Full time: Posted Yesterday: End Date: October 8, 2026 (5 days left to apply): R-802072We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 8 Oct 2026At MiniMed, you can begin a lifelong career of exploration and innovation, while helping make a difference in the lives of people living with diabetes around the globe. You'll lead with purpose, breaking down barriers to innovation for a more connected, compassionate world.# **About the Role**A Principal DevOps Engineer works with developers and IT staff to oversee the code releases, combining an understanding of both engineering and coding. From creating and implementing systems software to analyzing data to improve the applications and environments, a DevOps Engineer increases productivity in the workplace. They understand the software development lifecycle and have a clear understanding of various automation tools for developing digital pipelines (CI/CD pipelines). Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned.* **Build CI/CD Pipelines:** Create automated systems to test and deploy code quickly.* **Manage Infrastructure as Code:** Use code to provision and scale cloud servers automatically.* **Ensure Observability:** Set up logging and monitoring tools to catch system errors early.* **Lead Incident Response:** Fix major production crashes and find the root cause of failures.* **Mentor Team Members:** Guide junior engineers and review their technical work.* Ensure uptime of 99.9% and 99% quality of service (degradation) **Required Knowledge and Experience:** Requires a Bachelor's Degree and minimum of 7 years of relevant experience, or advanced degree with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience. **Nice to Have:*** **Experience:** Seven or more years working in DevOps, systems administration, or software support.* **Leadership:** Proven ability to lead projects and work with cross-functional teams.* **Cloud Platforms:** Experience with Amazon Web Services (AWS)* **Container Tools:** Knowledge of Docker and Kubernetes for running apps.* **Scripting Languages:** Strong skills in Python, Bash, or Shell.* **Monitoring Systems:** Familiarity with NewRelic and OpenSearch.* Maintain and support infrastructure tools (JIRA, Jenkins) # **Physical Job Requirements**The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position, but they are not an exhaustive list of all the required responsibilities and skills of this position.The physical demands described within the Responsibilities section of this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. For Office Roles: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to be independently mobile. The employee is also required to interact with a computer and communicate with peers and co-workers. Contact your manager or local HR to understand the Work Conditions and Physical requirements that may be specific to each role.# **Benefits & Compensation****MiniMed offers a competitive salary and flexible benefits package**At MiniMed, we put people first. A commitment to our employees lives at the core of our values: We recognize their contributions. They share in the success they help create. We offer a wide range of benefits, resources, and competitive compensation plans designed to support you at every stage of your career and life.Salary ranges for U.S (excl. PR) locations (USD):$138,000.00 - $234,000.00 For roles located in California, Seattle WA, Washington DC, Boston MA, and New York City, the salary range is $153,000.00 - $261,000.00 USD. Actual compensation may vary based on factors including experience, education, certifications, skills, market conditions, internal equity, and geographic location. Compensation and benefits information pertains solely to candidates hired within the United States (local market compensation and benefits will apply for others). At MiniMed, we are committed to supporting the well-being and financial security of our employees. Regular employees working 20 or more hours per week are eligible for a robust benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance, as well as access to a Health Savings Account, Healthcare Flexible Spending Account, life insurance, long-term disability leave, and a dependent daycare spending account. In addition, all regular employees enjoy incentive plans, a 401(k) plan with company match, short-term disability coverage, paid time off and holidays, participation in our Employee Stock Purchase Plan, and access to our Employee Assistance Program. Eligible employees may also benefit from our Non-qualified Retirement Plan Supplement and Capital Accumulation Plan, subject to IRS minimum earnings requirements. Please note that “regular employees” refers to those who are not temporary staff, such as interns, and some benefits may not apply to employees in Puerto Rico.For further details about our comprehensive benefits, we encourage you to visit the link below.MiniMed Benefits Overview# **About MiniMed**MiniMed is a full-stack insulin delivery company dedicated to supporting people living with diabetes through every step of their journey — when and how they need it. For more than 40 years, we’ve been committed to redefining what’s possible: intelligent dosing systems designed for real life, predictive insights that stay a step ahead, and always on support when it’s needed most. At the heart of everything we do is a simple Mission: to make every day a better day for people with diabetes.Learn more about our business, and our mission here.It is the policy of MiniMed to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, familial status, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. In addition, MiniMed will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.If you are applying to perform work for MiniMed in any position which will involve performing at least two (2) hours of work on average each week within the unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County, you can find here a list of all material job duties of the specific job position which MiniMed reasonably believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship potentially resulting in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment. MiniMed will consider for employment qualified job applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.