Job Title: Lead DevOps Engineer
Location: Remote, US
Experience: Senior (8+ years)
Salary Range: $175,000 - $215,000 base (+ bonus, equity, and benefits)
Core Hours: 9 AM - 1 PM PST / 12 - 4 PM EST
About the Company
Our company is a pioneering platform in the connected television (CTV) advertising space, designed specifically for performance marketers. We harness extensive data and cutting-edge technology to automate and optimize TV advertising, driving business outcomes. The platform integrates media buying, optimization, measurement, and attribution into one efficient system, built by industry leaders with a deep history in programmatic advertising, digital media, and ad verification.
Role Summary
As the Lead DevOps Engineer, your primary focus will be to streamline software development and deploy scalable infrastructure solutions. On a daily basis, you will lead a team that builds infrastructure as code (IaC), optimizes processes, drives platform consistency, maintains CI/CD pipelines, and resolves system issues in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
Using your expertise in automation tools, cloud platforms, and CI/CD methodologies, you will be responsible for ensuring smooth software delivery and high system availability. Success in this role is measured by reduced deployment times, decreased system downtime, and improved overall performance.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate across teams to optimize software development.
- Implement and maintain scalable, reliable, and secure infrastructure as code practices.
- Design, build, and manage CI/CD pipelines for automated testing and deployment.
- Evaluate and recommend tools for improved DevOps efficiency.
- Provide technical leadership and mentorship for continuous improvement.
- Proactively address bottlenecks, performance issues, and security vulnerabilities.
- Participate in on-call rotations and incident response for system reliability.
- Monitor system metrics and troubleshoot issues for optimal performance.
Success Metrics
- Effective leadership of the infrastructure team.
- Empowering other teams with platform observability.
- Implementation of scalable infrastructure practices.
- Smooth operation of CI/CD pipelines.
- Platform and tool consistency.
- Introduction of tools for improved DevOps practices.
- Proactive resolution of issues.
- High system availability.
- Continuous optimization of system performance.
Qualifications
- Strong proficiency in automation tools and scripting languages (Python, Bash).
- Extensive experience with cloud platforms (especially AWS) and infrastructure as code (Terraform, CloudFormation).
- In-depth knowledge of CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitHub Actions) and practices.
- Familiarity with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) and orchestration.
- Familiarity with deployment methodologies (e.g., Blue-Green, Canary) and tools (e.g., Argo Rollout).
- Experience with monitoring and logging tools (CloudWatch, OpenTelemetry, Grafana, Prometheus, ELK stack).
- Solid understanding of networking concepts and security best practices.
- Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
- Strong communication and collaboration abilities, especially in cross-functional teams.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous experience in a leadership or mentoring role.
- Experience in security operations (SecOps) and compliance (SOC 2 Type 2).
- Experience in financial operations (FinOps) with a focus on cost optimization.
- Background in ad-tech or CTV.
- Advanced degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
Our Values
- Big Thinkers: Setting ambitious goals and envisioning transformative change.
- Radically Transparent: Valuing open communication, honesty, and accountability.
- Performance-Obsessed: Striving for excellence and setting high standards.
- Data-Driven: Embracing data, science, and technology as drivers of success.
- Trust Builders: Nurturing trust with stakeholders through integrity and commitment.
- Forever Students: Challenging assumptions, experimenting, and learning continuously.
Benefits
- $175,000 - $215,000 base (+ bonus, equity, and benefits)
- Full health, dental, and vision insurance - up to 95% funded by the company for employees.
- Employee stock option program.
- Company-sponsored retirement plan with a matching contribution program.
- 12 annual paid holidays (including 2 flexible days).
- Generous PTO policy (get your work done and take the time you need).
- A remote-first environment that allows flexibility to work from most places in the US.
For this position you must be currently authorized to work in the United States. We do not sponsor for this position.
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