Staff DevOps Engineer (26-00603) -

Staff DevOps Engineer

Arlo is seeking a talented Staff DevOps Engineer with 5+ years of experience to lead the design, implementation, and management of CI/CD pipelines and cloud infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in scripting/coding, hands-on experience with Linux-based systems, and a proven track record with Harness, Git, and Kubernetes.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain robust CI/CD pipelines to automate build, test, and deployment processes across multiple business units.
• Develop and manage Harness CI/CD pipelines, ensuring efficient and reliable software delivery.
• Build, deploy, and manage Kubernetes clusters through automation and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools such as Terraform, Ansible, AWS CloudFormation, or similar.
• Automate production deployments and manage deployment workflows for high availability and scalability.
• Drive process and quality improvements by identifying opportunities for automation and implementing best practices.
• Collaborate effectively with onsite and offshore teams, fostering a culture of knowledge sharing and continuous improvement.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues during crisis situations with strong debugging and analytical skills.
• Stay current with emerging DevOps tools and technologies, proactively learning and applying new solutions.

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on experience in DevOps, SRE, or related roles.
• Expertise in CI/CD tools, especially Harness, and version control systems like Git.
• Strong experience with Kubernetes and container orchestration.
• Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Bash, Python, or similar).
• Solid understanding of Linux-based systems and cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure).
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Ansible, AWS CloudFormation, etc.).
• Familiarity with monitoring, logging, and alerting tools.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Experience working with distributed teams is a plus.

Why Arlo? Join a dynamic team at the forefront of smart home technology. At Arlo, you'll have the opportunity to make a significant impact, work with cutting-edge tools, and grow your career in a collaborative, innovative environment.

Staff DevOps Engineer – Interview Rubric

Category

Excellent (5)

Good (4)

Satisfactory (3)

CI/CD Pipeline Design & Management

Designed and managed complex, multi-stage CI/CD pipelines (esp. Harness); demonstrates deep understanding of automation, rollback, and security.

Has solid experience with CI/CD tools and can explain best practices; some Harness experience

Has used CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, etc.); understands basic concepts.

Kubernetes & Containerization

Expert in Kubernetes (setup, scaling, troubleshooting, automation); can design production-grade clusters.

Infrastructure as Code (IaC)

Deep experience with Terraform/Ansible/CloudFormation; can design, review, and optimize IaC modules.

Scripting & Automation

Writes robust, reusable scripts (Bash, Python, etc.); automates complex workflows; follows best practices

Cloud Platforms (AWS/GCP/Azure)

Deep hands-on experience; can architect, deploy, and troubleshoot cloud-native solutions.

Production Deployment & Troubleshooting

Led production deployments; quickly diagnoses and resolves critical issues; strong incident management.

Collaboration & Communication

Excellent communicator; mentors others; works well with distributed teams; proactive knowledge sharing.

Learning & Adaptability

Proactively learns new tools/tech; adapts quickly; shares knowledge.

Debugging & Crisis Management

Expert at root cause analysis; remains calm under pressure; leads incident response.