Senior DevOps / Infrastructure Engineer

Compunnel, Inc.; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Compunnel, Inc. is seeking a Senior DevOps / Infrastructure Engineer in San Jose, California. The role emphasizes designing and maintaining scalable CI/CD pipelines, as well as collaborating across various engineering teams to enhance developer productivity and system reliability.

The ideal candidate should have 5–10 years of experience in relevant fields, with strong skills in Python, Linux, and CI/CD technologies. Applicants will be involved in improving infrastructure automation and operation standards to facilitate efficient software development processes.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of experience in DevOps or Infrastructure Engineering.
• Strong proficiency in Python and modern software practices.
• Experience with CI/CD and automation frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain scalable CI/CD pipelines.
• Develop automation frameworks for infrastructure management.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to optimize workflows.
• Troubleshoot infrastructure bottlenecks and resolve issues.
• Administer CI/CD platforms like Jenkins.

Skills

Python

Linux administration

CI/CD technologies

Automation frameworks

Jenkins

Docker

Troubleshooting skills

Verbal and written communication

Tools

Git

PyTest

Job description

The Senior DevOps / Infrastructure Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining scalable CI/CD pipelines, automation frameworks, and infrastructure solutions that support efficient software development and release processes. This role focuses on infrastructure automation, developer productivity, system reliability, build systems, and cross-functional collaboration to deliver scalable, high-performance engineering platforms. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in Python, Linux, CI/CD technologies, automation, and infrastructure engineering.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain scalable CI/CD pipelines to support software development and release cycles.
• Develop and implement automation frameworks for testing, deployment, and infrastructure management.
• Collaborate with software, hardware, and systems engineering teams to improve developer workflows and system performance.
• Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve infrastructure bottlenecks to improve reliability, scalability, and performance.
• Support and optimize distributed build systems, including build caching strategies.
• Administer and maintain CI/CD platforms such as Jenkins and related build automation tools.
• Develop internal tooling and automation solutions to improve developer productivity and engineering efficiency.
• Participate in system architecture and design discussions related to modern build systems and infrastructure.
• Monitor, maintain, and continuously improve infrastructure and deployment environments.
• Implement infrastructure best practices, automation standards, and operational improvements.

Required Qualifications

• 5–10 years of experience in DevOps, Infrastructure Engineering, or Software Engineering.
• Strong proficiency in Python and modern software development practices.
• Strong Linux administration and system-level troubleshooting experience.
• Proven experience designing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines and automation frameworks.
• Hands‑on experience with Jenkins, Git, Docker, or similar DevOps technologies.
• Experience with automation testing frameworks such as PyTest or equivalent.
• Strong understanding of build systems, distributed systems, and the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
• Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and problem‑solving skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to collaborate across engineering teams.
• Ability to quickly learn new technologies and adapt in a fast‑paced environment.
• Proven ability to deliver high‑quality engineering solutions and user‑facing features.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with hardware test automation or hardware/software integration environments.
• Experience in the automotive industry or embedded systems development.
• Familiarity with Proxmox or other virtualization platforms.
• Experience designing or supporting engineering test infrastructure, laboratories, or hardware validation environments.
• Experience developing internal developer tools or engineering productivity platforms.
• Strong understanding of software testing methodologies and hardware validation processes.
• Self‑motivated with a passion for improving developer experience, automation, and product quality.