Sr. DevOps Engineer - Shockwave Medical

Shockwave Medical; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 91,000 - 147,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

120 hours of vacation per year

40 hours of sick time per year

13 days of holiday pay per year

Parental leave of up to 480 hours

Volunteer leave of 32 hours per year

Job summary

Shockwave Medical is looking for a highly motivated Sr. DevOps Engineer to join our team in Santa Clara, CA, focused on developing innovative treatments utilizing Intravascular Lithotripsy (IVL). The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing and maintaining automation tools that support our R&D ecosystem.

This role requires a strong background in DevOps processes, CI/CD practices, and cloud services, as well as the ability to integrate various technologies seamlessly. The position offers competitive benefits, including generous leave policies and a focus on work-life balance.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of experience as a DevOps Engineer.
• Proficient in scripting languages such as Python, Terraform, and Bash.
• Experience with IoT and embedded systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain automation tools and processes.
• Automate the software delivery pipeline using configuration and containerization tools.
• Collaborate with development teams to manage CI/CD pipelines.

Skills

CI/CD

Python

Kubernetes

DevOps methodologies

Cloud services

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field

Tools

Jenkins

Ansible

Docker

Job description

Location: Santa Clara, CA, United States

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly motivated Sr. DevOps Engineer to join our Shockwave Medical team located in Santa Clara, CA. Fueled by innovation at the intersection of biology and technology, we’re developing the next generation of smarter, less invasive, more personalized treatments. Ready to join a team that’s pioneering the development and commercialization of Intravascular Lithotripsy (IVL) to treat complex calcified cardiovascular disease. Our Shockwave Medical portfolio aims to establish a new standard of care for medical device treatment of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease through its differentiated and proprietary local delivery of sonic pressure waves for the treatment of calcified plaque.

In this position, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining robust automation tools and processes that enable rapid, reliable, and scalable software development and deployment. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of both front-end and back-end technologies, as well as the ability to integrate these elements seamlessly within our R&D ecosystem. Experience working with IoT and embedded systems is preferred.

Essential Job Functions

• Design, build, and maintain efficient, reusable, and reliable code using best practices in software development (e.g., Agile methodologies) and IT infrastructure management.
• Automate the software delivery pipeline through configuration management tools such as Jenkins, Ansible or Salt, containerization technologies like Podman, and orchestration platforms like Kubernetes.
• Implement logging solutions to ensure high availability of applications and services.
• Implement Code and vulnerability scanning and automated testing with tools like VectorCast, Coverity, Linters, Blackduck etc.
• Perform regular maintenance, updates, and optimizations of the technology stack, including troubleshooting and resolving issues related to performance, security, and scalability.
• Collaborate with development teams to implement and manage CI/CD pipelines that enable continuous integration and delivery.
• Has strong knowledge to design complex pipelines in Jenkins with code scanning, security standards, software bill of materials etc.
• Stay current with emerging trends in DevOps, cloud computing, and infrastructure as code (IaC).
• Lead projects and initiatives to improve our technology stack, including migrations from legacy systems to modern platforms.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field; advanced degrees are preferred.
• Proven experience as a DevOps Engineer with at least 5-8 years of relevant experience.
• Strong experience on CI/CD with multiple integrations.
• Strong proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, Terraform, Bash, etc., and configuration management tools like Ansible or Salt.
• Hands‑on experience with containerization technologies (e.g., Podman or Docker) and orchestration platforms (e.g., Kubernetes).
• Familiarity with cloud services, preferably AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud, including IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS. Nexus, JFrog, Azure Container Registry etc.
• Experience with monitoring tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack, or similar technologies.
• Preferably has worked on IoT and embedded systems.
• Strong experience on Code Scanning and secure coding standards like MISRA – Implemented within Jenkins.
• Experience with test automation and code review tools like VectorCast, Coverity, Linters etc.
• Familiarity with tools like Blackduck, Snyk, SonarQube etc. to generate reports.
• Experience creating Software Bill of Materials to expose vulnerabilities.
• Hardware in the loop and security testing [Nice to have].
• Has a security first mindset, nice to have experience working in regulated environments.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills and the ability to work in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment.
• Strong communication skills, attention to detail, and the capacity for continuous learning and adaptation.
• Demonstrated leadership qualities and experience mentoring team members is preferred.

Visa note: We are unable to provide visa sponsorship or do visa transfers for this role.

Benefits

• Vacation – 120 hours per calendar year
• Sick time – 40 hours per calendar year
• Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays – 13 days per calendar year
• Work, Personal and Family Time – up to 40 hours per calendar year
• Parental Leave – 480 hours within one year of the birth/adoption/foster care of a child
• Bereavement Leave – 240 hours for an immediate family member: 40 hours for an extended family member per calendar year
• Caregiver Leave – 80 hours in a 52-week rolling period (10 days)
• Volunteer Leave – 32 hours per calendar year
• Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours per calendar year

The anticipated base pay range for this position is: $91,000.00 - $147,200.00.