DevOps Engineer

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Join Afero and change the world, a gazillion connections at a time! Our vision is to make all the world's devices really smart and truly secure, through innovation and scale. Come make it happen! Afero is the leading PaaS for IoT manufacturers and brands, enabling connected devices to be both smart and secure. Afero built its foundation on security, data privacy, simplicity and ease of use.

Today, Afero technology powers millions of devices across more than 1,000 SKUs from 50+ manufacturers, including well known brands like Defiant, Hampton Bay and Eco Smart. Afero has more than 123 patents, one of the largest IoT patent portfolios globally, and was named an 2024 IoT Breakthrough Winner for IoT Security Platform of the Year. Afero is driven by a team of world‑class executives and veterans in mobile, hardware, security, consumer and cloud, leveraging experience from Google, Apple, Microsoft, Amazon, Netflix, Disney, Roku and Danger.

Afero provides a fantastic opportunity to explore and to expand your expertise while driving product innovation into exciting new ecosystems. To learn more, visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Why you’ll want to work with us:
For a small team, Afero engineers collectively do a little bit of everything—from cloud applications and infrastructure to mobile development on multiple platforms, firmware on a wide range of devices, to board‑level hardware design and implementation of secure wireless devices. If you enjoy deep dives into assorted technology stacks to understand end‑to‑end system workflows, can adapt past experiences to new solutions, and can communicate technical ideas effectively, Afero is a fantastic opportunity to explore and to expand your expertise.

• Design, implement, and manage cloud infrastructure on GCP
• Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform to automate cloud provisioning
• Optimize CI/CD pipelines to ensure seamless deployment and updates of applications
• Monitor and enhance system performance, reliability, and security using logging and monitoring tools
• Implement containerization and orchestration strategies using Docker and Kubernetes
• Collaborate with software engineers to ensure smooth integration of applications with cloud infrastructure
• Manage network security, IAM policies, and data encryption to ensure compliance with industry standards
• Conduct incident management and disaster recovery planning to maintain system resilience
• Take turns in a weekly on-call rotation to resolve production issues

• 10+ years of experience in Dev Ops, Cloud Infrastructure, or Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) operating highly scaled platforms
• Strong proficiency in Terraform and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles
• Hands‑on experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) services such as GKE, Cloud Run, Cloud Functions, Pub/Sub and Big Query
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines using Git Hub Actions, Git Lab CI, Jenkins, or similar tools
• Proficiency in containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Solid understanding of networking, security best practices, and monitoring tools
• Familiarity with scripting languages (Bash, Python, or Go) for automation
• Experience with IoT architectures, messaging protocols (MQTT, CoAP), and edge computing is a plus
• This role is available in California and Utah
• Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. or eligible for H-1B visa transfer

Afero is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran or disability status.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is expected to be $200,000 - $230,000. Actual pay is determined by various factors, including work location, job‑related skills and experience, relevant education, training or certifications, and other business and organizational needs. At Afero, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top end of the range for their role, and compensation decisions depend on each case's facts and circumstances.

This range reflects base salary only;
Afero also offers competitive benefits and equity compensation not included in these numbers.

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Full-time

Engineering and Information Technology

Technology, Information and Internet