Senior DevOps Engineer

Stott and May; San Francisco (CA); Remote; USD 170,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking a Senior DevOps Engineer to lead the charge in building a new SaaS category. In this pivotal role, you will design and maintain robust cloud infrastructure, streamline CI/CD processes, and enhance system observability. Join a mission-driven team that values autonomy and offers a flexible, 100% remote work culture. This position not only provides competitive compensation but also generous equity options, allowing you to share in the company's success. If you're passionate about DevOps and eager to make a significant impact in a fast-paced environment, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Flexible PTO

100% Remote Work

Generous Equity

Health Benefits

401k Match

$500 Home Office Stipend

Parental Leave

Paid Holidays

Company-provided Laptop

Optional Team Travel

Qualifications

• 7+ years in DevOps, SRE, or cloud engineering roles.
• Expertise in cloud platforms, especially GCP.
• Strong focus on CI/CD and Infrastructure as Code.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain scalable cloud infrastructure.
• Optimize CI/CD pipelines for high availability.
• Implement container orchestration with Kubernetes.

Skills

DevOps

Infrastructure as Code (IaC)

CI/CD

Kubernetes

Docker

Python

Cloud Security

GitOps

Problem-solving

API Integration

Tools

Terraform

Prometheus

Grafana

Datadog

Jenkins

GitLab CI/CD

GitHub Actions

ArgoCD

Job description

Our client is a mission-driven series B scale-up that is pioneering a whole new SaaS category - FactoryOps. They are looking for a Senior DevOps Engineer who is always striving for more: more ways to better themselves, the company, and those around them.

What you’ll do

As a Senior DevOps Engineer for our client, you will be primarily responsible for:

• Designing, building, and maintaining scalable, secure, and automated cloud infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform or CloudFormation.

• Developing, optimizing, and managing CI/CD pipelines to streamline deployments and ensure high application availability.

• Implementing and managing container orchestration using Kubernetes, Docker, and Helm to support scalable microservices architectures.

• Enhancing system observability and performance monitoring using tools like Prometheus, Grafana, and Datadog.

• Automating operational tasks, system monitoring, and cloud resource management with scripting languages like Python, Bash, or Go.

• Implementing and enforcing security best practices across cloud infrastructure, including secrets management, policy as code, and cloud security tools.

• Supporting and improving GitOps methodologies and modern deployment strategies such as blue-green, canary, and feature flag releases.

• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to integrate DevOps best practices into software development and IT operations.

Tech Stack

The client’s stack includes the following technologies: Typescript, Node, Vue, PostgreSQL, Redis, Google Cloud.

Who we want

The ideal Senior DevOps Engineer will have a proven track record of success across the following areas:

• 7+ years of experience in a DevOps, SRE, or cloud engineering role with a strong focus on orchestration, automation, CI/CD, and infrastructure as code (IaC).

• Deep understanding of cloud platforms (GCP preferred, but AWS or Azure also accepted), including Kubernetes and container orchestration with Docker and Helm.

• Proven experience building and optimizing CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Jenkins, Ansible, GitLab CI/CD, GitHub Actions, or ArgoCD.

• Expertise in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform (preferred), CloudFormation, or Pulumi.

• Strong focus on monitoring, observability, and performance optimization using Prometheus, Grafana, Stackdriver, or Datadog.

• Demonstrated knowledge of security best practices for DevOps, including secrets management, policy as code, and cloud security tooling.

• Proficiency in scripting and automation using Python, Bash, Go, or similar languages.

• Experience with GitOps methodologies and modern deployment strategies like blue-green, canary, and feature flags.

• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex cloud-based systems.

• Strong ability to develop API integrations with external systems.

• Effective communication and collaboration skills in a remote, fast-paced team environment.

What’s in it for you?

This opportunity offers a compelling mix of impact, ownership, and professional growth. Some of the top reasons to consider this role:

• Work with cutting-edge software technologies, including the latest in machine learning and big data, on a constant stream (terabytes/week) of time-series machine data.

• Develop core technology for a product-first startup in a high-impact, fast-paced environment.

• Take a leadership role on a small international founding team of engineers, helping shape the tools and systems that support the client’s mission.

• Participate in the full product development cycle—from prioritization and design to deployment and continuous improvement.

• Collaborate with a purpose-driven team at a company on track toward a $10B IPO by 2030, making a tangible impact on both the global economy and the environment.

• Join at a pivotal stage in building the FactoryOps layer for global manufacturing and contribute to a business with generational potential.

• Receive equity in the company through a generous employee equity program—ensuring that every team member shares in the success.

Additional benefits include:

• Fair & equitable pay: Annual on-target earnings for this role are in the range of $170,000–$185,000 USD for domestic hires. For candidates outside the US, compensation will reflect local market conditions. Final compensation will be based on skills, experience, and role alignment.

• 100% remote culture: Work from wherever, whenever. The client trusts their team to deliver great results with full autonomy.

• Flexible PTO policy: Encouraging balance and boundaries, with time away from screens viewed as essential for performance and well-being.

• Generous equity: All team members receive equity in the business. When the client wins, so does the whole team.

• Health benefits: A variety of health plan options from day one - select the one that best fits your needs.

• Additional perks: Includes 401k (up to 4% match), $500 home office setup stipend, parental leave, company-provided laptop, retirement plan, paid holidays, and optional travel to spend time with teammates in person.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Our client is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Discrimination or harassment of any kind is strictly prohibited based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or expression, veteran status, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, compensation, training, and benefits. All hiring decisions are made based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.