Senior Software Engineer, DevOps

About the team

The Platform Infrastructure team ensures that all Roku systems run smoothly. These systems support over 100M+ users and billions in transaction revenue per year. We are a group of highly skilled infrastructure and software engineers that help build and operate systems at internet scale, including Platform (Kubernetes, Istio, Envoy, operators, and more) and Observability (OSS/CNCF-supported observability projects). We engage with multiple teams to achieve company-impacting results.

About the role

We are seeking a talented and experienced DevOps/SRE (Site Reliability Engineering) Team Lead 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 architecting & building large scale systems and enjoy solving intriguing system challenges at internet-scale, and If you are innovative at heart and have a great balance on learning, organizing, building, and enjoy making an impact, this role might be a great fit for you!

What you will be doing

• Provide leadership and guidance to a team of DevOps/SRE engineers, fostering a collaborative and high-performing work environment. Mentor team members in best practices, technologies, and methodologies.
• Oversee the design, implementation, and maintenance of scalable and resilient cloud infrastructure on platforms spanning AWS and GCP. Ensure high availability, reliability, and performance of critical systems.
• Collaborate with your peers to be responsible for the entire software lifecycle, seek the right problem to solve, and strive for excellence.
• Manage individual project priorities, deadlines, and deliverables related to your technical expertise and assigned domains
• Lead incident response efforts, working closely with cross-functional teams to resolve issues quickly and minimize downtime. Implement effective incident management processes and post-incident reviews.
• Collaborate with security teams to ensure the integrity and security of infrastructure and applications. Implement security best practices and compliance standards.
• Identify performance bottlenecks and optimize system resources for maximum efficiency. Conduct regular performance tuning and capacity planning exercises.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the team and across the organization. Proactively identify areas for enhancement and implement solutions to address them.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation of systems, processes, and procedures. Foster 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

We're excited if you have

• Experience with a number of the following: ECS, Docker, Kubernetes, Envoy, Istio.
• Experience with infrastructure as code (IaC) tools such as Terraform, Ansible, or CloudFormation.
• Strong understanding of distributed systems, microservices architecture, and cloud-native technologies.
• The drive and self-motivation to understand the intricate details of a complex infrastructure environment. 
• 10+ years of experience in DevOps/SRE roles, with at least 2 years in a leadership capacity.
• Strong proficiency in cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Solid understanding of networking, security, and compliance principles.
• Proven track record of driving results and delivering high-quality solutions in a fast-paced environment.
• 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.
• BS Degree in Computer Science or Equivalent.
• Preferred:
  • Certifications in relevant technologies such as Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA), AWS Certified DevOps Engineer, or Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP).
  • Certified Scrum Master is a plus.

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