Principal Software DevOps Engineer

MiniMed•Los Angeles, CA

7d•$138,000 - $234,000

About The Position

A Principal DevOps Engineer works with developers and IT staff to oversee code releases, combining engineering and coding knowledge. The role creates and implements systems software and analyzes data to improve applications and environments. It supports workplace productivity through an understanding of the software development lifecycle and automation tools for developing digital pipelines, including CI/CD pipelines. The position may include the listed responsibilities and other duties as assigned. MiniMed is a full-stack insulin delivery company dedicated to supporting people living with diabetes. Its mission is to make every day a better day for people with diabetes. The role requires a bachelor's degree and at least 7 years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree and at least 5 years of relevant experience. The posting describes a competitive salary and flexible benefits package. U.S. salary ranges are $138,000–$234,000, except for California, Seattle, Washington, D.C., Boston, and New York City, where the range is $153,000–$261,000. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, certifications, skills, market conditions, internal equity, and location.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 7 years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree and a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience.

Nice To Haves

Seven or more years of experience working in DevOps, systems administration, or software support.
Proven ability to lead projects and work with cross-functional teams.
Experience with Amazon Web Services (AWS).
Knowledge of Docker and Kubernetes for running applications.
Strong skills in Python, Bash, or Shell.
Familiarity with NewRelic and OpenSearch.
Ability to maintain and support infrastructure tools such as JIRA and Jenkins.

Responsibilities

Create automated CI/CD systems to test and deploy code quickly.
Use infrastructure as code to provision and scale cloud servers automatically.
Set up logging and monitoring tools to identify system errors early.
Lead response to major production crashes and identify the root causes of failures.
Mentor junior engineers and review their technical work.
Ensure 99.9% uptime and 99% quality of service (degradation).
Maintain and support infrastructure tools, including JIRA and Jenkins.

Benefits

Competitive salary and flexible benefits package.
Health, dental, and vision insurance for eligible regular employees working 20 or more hours per week.
Health Savings Account and Healthcare Flexible Spending Account.
Life insurance and long-term disability leave.
Dependent daycare spending account.
Incentive plans.
401(k) plan with company match.
Short-term disability coverage.
Paid time off and holidays.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
Employee Assistance Program.
Eligible employees may qualify for a Non-qualified Retirement Plan Supplement and Capital Accumulation Plan, subject to IRS minimum earnings requirements.