Senior DevOps Engineer, Ephemeral Platform

Upstart

Design, build, and operate Kubernetes-based ephemeral environments that enable engineers to develop, test, and validate software efficiently.; Improve the reliability, scalability, performance, and usability of the Ephemeral Infrastructure…

Posted 6/25/2026Verified active Jul 25, 2026, 12:31 AMfull-timeRemote • United States • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Candidates should emphasize their expertise in designing and operating Kubernetes environments, building cloud infrastructure on AWS, and implementing infrastructure-as-code practices. Strong collaboration skills across engineering teams and experience with developer productivity tooling are also essential.

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Kubernetes Environment DesignAWS Cloud InfrastructureInfrastructure-as-Code ImplementationCollaboration Across Engineering TeamsDeveloper Productivity Tooling

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Hard Skills

KubernetesAWSEKSEC2IAMGoTerraformHelmGitOpsArgoCD

Soft Skills

CollaborationInfluencingProblem-SolvingCommunicationTeamwork

Tools & Technologies

Kubernetes OperatorsCloud-Native Platform ArchitectureCI/CD PipelinesDistributed SystemsObservability Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA)Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD)

Industry Keywords

Cloud InfrastructureProduction EnvironmentsAutomationOperational WorkflowsIncident Response

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AwsCloudDistributed systemsEc2GoKubernetesSparkTerraform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience) and 4+ years of software engineering experience.
4+ years of experience designing, deploying, and operating production Kubernetes environments.
Experience building and operating cloud infrastructure on AWS, including services such as EKS, EC2, IAM, and networking components.
Experience with Kubernetes operators, controllers, and cloud-native platform architecture.
Experience developing software and automation using Go or a comparable programming language.
Experience implementing infrastructure-as-code, CI/CD pipelines, and automated operational workflows in production environments

Requirements

What you’ll need

Certified Kubernetes Administrator/Architect (CKA/CKAD) or equivalent certification.
Experience with Terraform, Helm, GitOps practices, and tools such as ArgoCD.
Experience operating distributed systems with a focus on observability, reliability, and incident response.
Ability to influence platform adoption and collaborate effectively across multiple engineering teams.
Experience building internal developer platforms, ephemeral environment solutions, or developer productivity tooling
Position location This role is available in the following locations: Remote
Time zone requirements The team operates on the East/West coast time zones.
Travel requirements As a digital first company, the majority of your work can be accomplished remotely. The majority of our employees can live and work anywhere in the U.S but are encouraged to to still spend high quality time in-person collaborating via regular onsites. The in-person sessions’ cadence varies depending on the team and role
most teams meet once or twice per quarter for 2-4 consecutive days at a time.
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Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive compensation, including base pay, bonus opportunities, and annual equity grants that vest quarterly 
Retirement benefits to help you plan for the future, including a 401(k) or Group Retirement Savings Plan with a company match of $2 for every $1 contributed, up to $15,000 annually (USD in the US, CAD in Canada)
Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) with discounted stock purchase options for eligible employees (US only)
Comprehensive health coverage designed to support you and your family, including medical, dental, vision, and wellness resources for US and supplemental health coverage for Canada.
Health Savings Account contributions from Upstart for eligible plans (US only)
Income protection benefits, including life insurance and disability coverage for added financial security
Paid time off, sick leave, and company holidays, in line with local requirements
Paid family and parental leave to support caregiving and major life moments (duration varies by country)
Family-centered benefits to support fertility, parenthood, and caregiving needs
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offering mental health support and life-centered resources