Principal Software Engineer, DevOps

Utilidata

DevOps Engineer designing and operating Utilidata’s off-device platform that serves data from edge AI devices. Leading infrastructure solutions across on-premises and cloud environments.

Posted 7/17/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $180,000 - $210,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in deploying and managing containerized applications using Kubernetes and AWS, with a strong focus on infrastructure automation through Terraform. Proven ability to lead teams, ensure compliance with SOC2 standards, and drive continuous improvement in system performance and reliability.

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Kubernetes Container OrchestrationAWS Services and ArchitectureTerraform Infrastructure AutomationMonitoring Tools (Prometheus, Grafana)DevOps Practices and Mentorship

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Hard Skills

Platform EngineeringSite Reliability Engineering (SRE)Distributed SystemsInfrastructure Design and OperationCapacity PlanningPerformance TuningRoot Cause AnalysisIncident Response

Soft Skills

Problem-SolvingLeadershipAttention to DetailCommunicationCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

KubernetesAWSTerraformPrometheusGrafana

Industry Keywords

SOC2 ComplianceCI/CD PipelinesCloud EnvironmentsOn-Premises InfrastructureOperational Efficiency

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSCloudDistributed SystemsGrafanaKubernetesPrometheusTerraform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Oversee the deployment and management of containerized applications using Kubernetes, ensuring optimal performance and availability
Contribute to strategic planning regarding how the infrastructure solutions evolve to match the requirements of Data Center partners
Lead the design, implementation, and maintenance of scalable and reliable systems on AWS and/or on-premise
Utilize Terraform for infrastructure as code to automate the provisioning and management of cloud resources
Monitor system performance and uptime, ensuring systems meet established service level objectives (SLOs)
Support SOC2 security compliance requirements for data handling
Mentor and guide team members in DevOps practices, promoting a culture of reliability and excellence
Advocate for automation of operational tasks to enhance efficiency and reduce manual intervention
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to build and maintain CI/CD pipelines
Troubleshoot and resolve complex production issues, conducting root cause analysis and implementing corrective actions
Participate in on-call rotations and incident response teams
Assist in capacity planning, performance tuning, and technical decision-making
Drive continuous improvement initiatives for processes and infrastructure

Requirements

What you’ll need

8+ years of development experience including extensive experience in platform engineering, SRE, or distributed systems, with clear senior or principal-level impact
Experience designing and operating infrastructure across on-premises and cloud environments
Strong proficiency in container orchestration, particularly Kubernetes
Strong proficiency with AWS services and architecture
Hands-on experience with Terraform for infrastructure automation
Familiarity with monitoring tools (Prometheus, Grafana, or similar) and observability best practices
Excellent problem-solving skills, leadership abilities, and attention to detail
Strong communication and collaboration skills, with experience in driving technical outcomes
Willingness to travel up to 20% of time.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Employer-match 401k
Flexible paid time off