Technical Staff: DevOps Engineer

Usul; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Usul, a Silicon Valley AI lab, is seeking a backend platform engineer to help build the core infrastructure used by world governments to acquire technology at speed. You will work on mission-critical systems in a fast-paced environment, collaborating with seasoned engineers and government partners.

The role emphasizes backend infra experience, with a preference for familiarity with Python, DevOps tooling, Kubernetes, Terraform, and cloud platforms (AWS/GCP).

Qualifications

• 2-8 years of backend infra experience.
• Experience with Python, DevOps, Bash, Linux, Kubernetes, Terraform, AWS or GCP.
• Passion for mission-critical national security problems.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain the core backend platform infrastructure used by governmental customers.

Skills

Python

DevOps

Bash

Linux

Kubernetes

Terraform

AWS/GCP

LLM tooling

Tools

React

NextJS

TypeScript

Job description

About Usul

Usul is a Silicon Valley AI lab helping America and its allies buy technology at the speed of Amazon Prime. We're Stanford dropouts, MIT AI scientists, and Tier-1 Special Forces Operators dedicating our lives to rebuilding the infrastructure that equips the Western world.

About Usul

Usul is a Silicon Valley AI lab helping America and its allies buy technology at the speed of Amazon Prime. We're Stanford dropouts, MIT AI scientists, and Tier-1 Special Forces Operators dedicating our lives to rebuilding the infrastructure that equips the western world.
We’re the youngest founders to ever win a US Defense contract. Over the past year, we’ve helped Global 500 companies including RTX, BAE Systems, Palantir and Ukrainian drone manufacturers win $12B in contracts across 30 NATO nations.
You’ll be a backend platform engineer building the core platform infrastructure that world governments will use daily to acquire any technology at the speed of relevance.

Who We’re Looking For

• 2-8 YOE backend infra experience
• Experience with several of the following: Python, DevOps, Bash, Linux, Kubernetes, Terraform, AWS/GCP, and agentic/LLM tooling.
• Has passion for solving mission-critical national security problems

Bonuses

• Holds a TS/SCI or Secret Clearance
• Has worked on government projects before
• Familiarity with React, NextJS, Typescript

About The Interview

• 15-minute screening with our Founding Engineers
• 15-minute Culture Fit with Joon (CTO)
• 3-hour Technical Interview
• On-site at San Francisco/DC
• Offer!