Remote Senior DevOps Engineer

Description:

• Cantina is a new social platform founded by Sean Parker, featuring an advanced AI character creator.
• The platform allows users to build, share, and interact with AI bots and friends in Cantina or across the internet.
• Cantina bots are lifelike social creatures that can interact wherever humans go online, offering scalable and personalized content experiences.
• The Senior DevOps Engineer will be responsible for the design, deployment, and optimization of AWS cloud infrastructure using Terraform.
• This role involves collaboration with product and engineering teams to create scalable, secure, and cost-efficient systems.
• The position offers high visibility, ownership, and the chance to shape the company’s DevOps strategy from the ground up.
• Responsibilities include leading container-based microservices and serverless applications, building and managing CI/CD pipelines, monitoring systems, conducting security audits, enforcing cloud governance policies, and developing disaster recovery plans.
• The engineer will also collaborate with stakeholders to assess requirements and deliver reliable solutions, while providing technical guidance and mentorship.

Requirements:

• A BS or higher in Computer Science or equivalent experience is required.
• Candidates must have 5+ years of relevant experience in cloud infrastructure, DevOps, or platform engineering.
• Strong experience in setting up, maintaining, and automating CI/CD systems is essential.
• Hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code, particularly Terraform, is required.
• Knowledge of managing and customizing monitoring tools like Datadog and Sumo Logic is necessary.
• Fluency with source control systems (GitHub, GitLab, Git) and build systems (CircleCI, GitHub Actions, Docker) is required.
• Proficiency with AWS services such as Redis, OpenSearch, Aurora PostgreSQL, Redshift, MongoDB, EC2, and ECS is needed.
• Candidates should be adept at scripting in Python, Bash, and Perl for infrastructure automation.
• A proven ability to take ownership, lead projects, and influence engineering teams is essential.

Benefits:

• Cantina covers 99% of premiums for medical, vision, and dental insurance, along with a One Medical membership.
• Employees receive a monthly wellness stipend of $500 to use as they wish.
• The company offers 15 PTO days per year, 10 sick days, all Federal holidays, and 2 floating holidays for rest and recharge.
• Employees are eligible to participate in a 401(K) plan from day one of employment.
• Parental leave and fertility support are provided.
• The position offers a competitive salary and equity.
• In-office employees receive lunch and snacks, while full-time hybrid/remote employees are provided with WFH equipment.