Sr. Software Engineer – DevOps (Contractor)

Arlo • Milpitas, CA

1d • $126,000 - $186,000

About The Position

At Arlo, we're passionate about creating innovative and reliable solutions that help people protect what matters most to them. Our team is dedicated to delivering products that exceed our customers' expectations, while always pushing the boundaries of what's possible in the world of protection technology. We believe that everyone deserves to feel safe and secure, whether they're at home or away, and we're committed to providing our customers with the peace of mind they need to live their lives without worry. Arlo’s deep expertise in AI- and CV-powered analytics, cloud services, user experience, product design, and innovative wireless and RF connectivity enables the delivery of a seamless, smart security experience for Arlo users that is easy to set up and interact with every day. About the Role We’re looking for a Senior Software Engineer on 1-year contract to lead the way in DevOps automation and internal web tool development. You’ll play a key role in shaping our CI/CD pipelines, improving developer velocity, and building internal platforms that help our teams plan and operate more effectively. This role blends hands-on engineering with technical leadership — guiding a small distributed team (3–4 developers including overseas contractors) while staying close to the code.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in software engineering, with strengths in DevOps and web development.
• Expertise with CI/CD platforms (Buildkite, Harness) and AWS.
• Strong skills in automation scripting (Python, Bash, or similar).
• Experience building modern web apps using JavaScript/TypeScript frameworks.
• Background in monitoring, observability, and security integration.
• Proven experience leading small teams or contractors in a technical capacity.
• Clear, proactive communication and a collaborative mindset.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Terraform, CloudFormation, or similar IaC tools.
• Familiarity with resource or portfolio management systems.
• Exposure to AI-assisted development workflows (e.g., Cursor AI).

Responsibilities

• Lead development and optimization of CI/CD pipelines using Buildkite and Harness to improve build speed, reliability, and security.
• Automate deployment workflows and integrate security scanning and post-deployment monitoring.
• Drive developer productivity through automation and process improvements.
• Architect and build an internal resource management tool for capacity planning, capitalization tracking, and program visibility.
• Deliver features like org chart visualization, resource dashboards, and integrations with JIRA, Confluence, and Excel-based data sources.
• Mentor developers, review code, and ensure best practices across DevOps and web projects.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to align technical solutions with business and operational goals.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees