Senior Site Reliability Engineer

Cognitiv; Bellevue (WA); Hybrid; USD 160,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Unlimited PTO

12 weeks paid parental leave

Hybrid work model

401(k) with employer match

Job summary

Cognitiv is seeking a Senior Site Reliability Engineer in Bellevue, WA to expand our global datacenter footprint and enhance service management. The role involves designing and maintaining infrastructure, optimizing AWS environments, and leading service management initiatives. We offer a competitive salary of USD 160,000-210,000 plus equity, along with comprehensive benefits including unlimited PTO, 12 weeks paid parental leave, and a hybrid work schedule allowing for both in-office and remote work.

Qualifications

• Understanding of modern datacenter practices.
• Experience configuring multi-datacenter deployments.
• Proven experience with infrastructure as code.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain infrastructure across deployments.
• Evaluate physical and network architectures.
• Collaborate with engineering and product teams.
• Lead initiatives for service management improvements.
• Monitor and maintain AWS shared infrastructure.

Skills

AWS infrastructure management

Infrastructure as code

Python

Bash

Networking

Job description

Are you ready to revolutionize the advertising industry? At Cognitiv, we are redefining media buying with our Deep Learning Advertising Platform. Since 2015, we have leveraged deep learning and data science to transform how brands connect with their customers. Our mission is to bring intelligence to advertising and deliver unparalleled precision, relevance, and impact at scale.

The Role

We are looking for a senior site reliability engineer to expand our global datacenter footprint and improve service management across Cognitiv. The primary focus is to rapidly scale our hybrid cloud infrastructure and drive long‑term service management improvements. This position is based in our Bellevue, WA office with a hybrid schedule of three days in‑office (Mon/Tue/Wed) and two days remote (Thu/Fri).

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain infrastructure across a growing footprint of co‑located deployments.
• Evaluate existing physical and network architectures to ensure long‑term scalability and growth.
• Collaborate with engineering and product teams to scope projects tightly to core business requirements.
• Lead organization‑wide initiatives to improve service management surrounding deployments, monitoring, and disaster recovery.
• Monitor and maintain shared infrastructure in our AWS environment.

Requirements

• Understanding of modern datacenter practices and experience configuring multi‑datacenter deployments.
• Deep knowledge of AWS infrastructure, networking, and management practices.
• Proven experience with infrastructure as code and proficiency with Python and Bash.
• Independent self‑starter who takes ownership and proactively seeks out new challenges with creative solutions.
• Strong team‑player with effective communication and interpersonal skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in operations, software engineering, or site reliability engineering.
• Experience with hybrid cloud/on‑prem solutions.
• Hands‑on experience building out data‑centers.
• Willingness to travel 1–2 times per quarter.

Salary

USD 160,000 – 210,000 base salary + equity.

What We Offer

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage (some plans 100% employer‑paid)
• 12 weeks paid parental leave + 4 weeks work‑from‑home
• Unlimited PTO and work‑from‑anywhere in August
• Career development with clear advancement paths
• Equity for all employees
• Hybrid work model and daily team lunch
• Health and wellness stipend plus cell phone reimbursement
• 401(k) with employer match
• Parking at California and Washington offices and pre‑tax commuter benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Comprehensive onboarding (Cognitiv University)

Cognitiv is an equal‑opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all.

Note on AI Use: Cognitiv may use AI technology to assist with certain administrative aspects of the hiring process, such as note‑taking, interview documentation, and reporting. However, every resume and application is reviewed directly by our recruiting team. AI tools are used solely for operational support and do not influence candidate evaluation or hiring decisions.