Senior Software Engineer, DevOps
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Role Overview
Below you'll find an outline of the interview plan for this role. Please note that this is what we expect the process to look like; we may ask you for supplemental information or require an additional step before making a final decision.
Intro call with a member of our Talent Team
A video interview with the Hiring Manager
Peer panels
Executive Interview
Key Skills for This Role
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What You'll Do
Partner with DevOps and application engineering teams to design and improve standardized infrastructure, deployment workflows, and CI/CD pipelines
Build, operate, and continuously improve our containerized infrastructure, with a focus on reliability, scalability, and cost efficiency
Bring deep expertise in Kubernetes and its ecosystem, helping define best practices and support adoption across engineering teams
Manage and evolve cloud infrastructure on AWS, including compute, networking, and storage systems
Improve observability, monitoring, and incident readiness across production systems
Participate in a shared on-call rotation (approximately 1 week every 5 weeks), responding to and resolving production incidents
Mentor teammates and share knowledge to improve engineering practices and operational maturity across the organization
To Be Set Up for Success in This Role, You'll Need to Have
5+ years of experience in DevOps, infrastructure, or platform engineering roles
Strong hands-on experience with Kubernetes in production environments
Experience with infrastructure-as-code tools such as Terraform
Solid experience working with AWS (e.g., EKS, S3, IAM, RDS, VPC, Route53)
Experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using tools such as GitHub Actions, CircleCI, Jenkins, or Argo CD
Experience working with containerized systems such as Docker and containerd
Familiarity with cloud security best practices and modern approaches to securing infrastructure, including shift-left principles
Experience operating and scaling high-traffic systems and large-scale data platforms in production environments
Strong problem-solving skills and a methodical approach to debugging and system design
Ability to communicate clearly with both technical and non-technical stakeholders in a distributed environment
If Any of the Below Also Describe You, This Could Be an Exciting Opportunity
Experience improving developer workflows and reducing friction in deployment and infrastructure processes
Familiarity with tools in the Kubernetes ecosystem such as Helm, Argo CD, and Karpenter
Experience enhancing observability through monitoring, alerting, and logging systems
Experience contributing to infrastructure documentation and internal enablement efforts
Interest in continuously evaluating and adopting new technologies where they provide clear value
In Addition, We're Always Looking for Candidates Who
Take ownership of their work and proactively identify opportunities for improvement
Collaborate effectively across teams and contribute to a strong engineering culture
Balance speed and pragmatism with long-term system reliability and maintainability
Are comfortable working independently while staying aligned with a distributed team
Communicate clearly, give and receive feedback, and support teammates when needed
Proactively incorporate AI tools into day-to-day work to improve productivity and accelerate delivery
Interview Overview
Below you'll find an outline of the interview plan for this role. Please note that this is what we expect the process to look like; we may ask you for supplemental information or require an additional step before making a final decision.
Intro call with a member of our Talent Team
A video interview with the Hiring Manager
Peer panels
Executive Interview
Location Preferences
- We are currently prioritizing candidates based in Bulgaria. Qualified candidates located in the United Kingdom and Ireland are also encouraged to apply.
Travel & Team Engagement Expectations
This role requires up to 10% travel for team collaboration, customer engagements, and company events. As part of our commitment to building strong connections across our fully distributed team, attendance at our annual company offsite (typically held in Mexico) is expected.
Salary
- The anticipated salary range for this role in Ireland is €95,000–€110,000 annually, depending on experience.
- The anticipated salary for this role in Bulgaria is €6,000+ gross per month, depending on experience.
Why Muck Rack?
Remote Work, Forever
Fully distributed team with a permanent remote setup
Home office stipend, phone and internet reimbursement, coworking membership
Virtual and in-person team bonding (lunches, events, competitions)
Transparent & Fair Compensation
Competitive geo-neutral pay in the U.S.
Annual reviews to ensure equity and market alignment
Standardized bonus or commission structure
401(k) with employer contributions
Equity opportunities
Health & Wellness
Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance for employees and dependents
100% premium coverage for individuals on high-deductible plans
24/7 Virtual Care and Employee Assistance Program
Employer-funded HSA contributions and other pre-tax benefits
Quarterly wellness stipend and free Headspace subscription
Time Off & Family Benefits
4+ weeks of PTO, plus paid sick and mental health days
13 paid holidays with the option to swap for personal days
Up to 16 weeks of fully paid parental leave
Learning and Development
Transparent pathways for internal mobility and promotion
Bi-annual performance reviews, team workshops, and leadership training
Unlimited access to Coursera and O’Reilly
2 additional PTO days annually for learning and development
Inclusive, Customer-First Culture
Commitment to equity and valuing diverse perspectives
Agile, founder-led company focused on collaboration and innovation
Trusted by 3,000+ companies worldwide
Note: Benefits and compensation reflect offerings for U.S.-based employees. Support is provided for employees in other locations, in compliance with local laws and regulations.
While we are a fully distributed team, we do have limitations on where we can hire and maintain a list of acceptable working locations based on job function. If we are unable to hire in your current location for the role for which you applied, you will be notified via email. While we enjoy many benefits as a permanently distributed and remote company, we cannot always support relocation or extended travel and have guidelines in place to ensure compliant work away from your designated permanent residence.
About Muck Rack
Muck Rack is a private AI communications software company serving PR teams with media monitoring, journalist data, and analytics.
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