Senior Software Engineer, Platform Infrastructure

Roku • San Jose, CA

7h • $280,000 - $380,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a talented and experienced DevOps/SRE (Site Reliability Engineering) Senior Software Engineer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in DevOps practices, cloud infrastructure management, automation, and team leadership skills. If you have a consistent track record of architecting and building large-scale systems; enjoy solving intriguing system challenges at internet-scale; if you are innovative at heart; and have a great balance of skills in learning, organizing, building, and enjoy making an impact, this role might be a great fit for you!

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience in DevOps/SRE roles
• BS Degree in Computer Science or Equivalent
• Experience with a number of the following: Kubernetes, Docker, Service Mesh such as Istio, Envoy, Linkerd, Solo & ECS
• Experience in cloud-focused software development, preferably in Go, Python, or other object-oriented programming languages
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform, Ansible, or CloudFormation
• Experience with CI/CD automation including Gitlab pipelines and other related tools
• Solid understanding of networking, security, and compliance principles including the intricacies of multi-tenant architecture and secure network configuration in cloud environments
• Strong understanding of distributed systems, microservices architecture, and cloud-native technologies
• Strong hands-on experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, GCP or Azure
• Proven track record of implementing scalable, high-performance infrastructure solutions in a fast-paced dynamic environments
• Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly with both technical and non-technical project stakeholders, with the ability to work effectively in a cross-functional team environment
• The drive and self-motivation to understand the intricate details of a complex infrastructure environment

Nice To Haves

• Certifications in relevant technologies such as Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA), AWS Certified DevOps Engineer, or Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) are preferred

Responsibilities

• You will design, implement and maintain an active-active multi-cloud infrastructure on AWS and GCP supporting business-critical systems ensuring high availability and performance with automation, delivering systems that stays reliable and performs under stress
• Collaborate with your peers through code-reviews, ensuring best practices and aligning on technical standards to deliver consistent, high-quality solutions
• Collaborate with security teams to ensure the integrity and security of infrastructure and applications including implementing security best practices and compliance standards
• Manage individual project priorities, deadlines, and deliverables by leveraging agile methodologies and maintaining clear communication channels
• Lead incident response efforts by triaging issues effectively, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to resolve them promptly and minimize downtime
• Implement effective incident management processes and post-incident reviews
• Identify performance bottlenecks through detailed monitoring and profiling and optimize system resources by fine tuning configurations, scaling infrastructure and addressing latency issues
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives by automating repetitive tasks, refining workflows and proactively addressing technical debt within the team, while driving enhancements across the organization
• Maintain comprehensive documentation of systems, processes, and procedures while fostering a culture of knowledge sharing and contribute to the collective learning of the team
• Participate in 24x7 on-call rotation, and be available to work with global teams in the event of critical outages

Benefits

• health insurance
• equity awards
• life insurance
• disability benefits
• parental leave
• wellness benefits
• paid time off
• global access to mental health and financial wellness support and resources
• healthcare (medical, dental, and vision)
• accident
• disability
• commuter
• retirement options (401(k)/pension)
• employees can take time off work for vacation and other personal reasons to balance their evolving work and life needs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level