DevOps Engineer

Department: Cloud

Location: Remote

Compensation: $150K – $175K • Offers Equity • Offers Bonus

Employment Type: FullTime

About Us:

Collaborative autonomy is how self-tasking teams of machines will solve hard human problems, and HavocAI is an unquestioned leader in collaborative autonomy. We set the standard for autonomous surface vessels for a wide range of defense and commercial maritime missions. Success requires us to grow quickly, and we’re looking for teammates who are passionate about solving hard problems, about pushing the envelope, and about preventing conflict and saving lives. Ambition is welcome to apply within.

About the Role

We are seeking a DevOps Engineer to join our Cloud Platform team and help build the infrastructure and tooling that powers our engineering organization.

In this role, you will focus on automation, CI/CD, and cloud infrastructure, enabling teams to build, deploy, and operate services reliably and efficiently. You will play a key role in creating paved paths and self-service tooling that improve developer velocity while maintaining high standards for reliability, security, and performance.

You’ll work closely with Cloud Platform, SRE, and Data Engineering teams in a fast-paced environment where systems are built and tested in real-world conditions.

What You’ll Do

Automation and Platform Enablement

• Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines that support the full software lifecycle

• Develop self-service tooling and standardized workflows for deployment and operations

• Improve developer experience through automation, documentation, and clear best practices

Cloud Infrastructure and Operations

• Implement and manage infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (Terraform or similar)

• Support containerized workloads (Docker, Kubernetes)

• Maintain and improve environments across dev, staging, and production

• Partner with platform and SRE teams to ensure systems are scalable, reliable, and cost-efficient

Reliability, Observability, and Security

• Implement observability tooling across logging, metrics, and alerting

• Participate in incident response, root cause analysis, and system improvements

• Ensure secure pipelines, secrets management, and access controls

• Contribute to reliability best practices and operational readiness

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with engineering teams to support deployment and operational needs

• Troubleshoot infrastructure and runtime issues across systems

• Contribute to platform standards and internal documentation

What We’re Looking For

• 3+ years of experience in DevOps, infrastructure, or platform engineering

• Strong experience with CI/CD systems and automation

• Hands-on experience with Docker and Kubernetes

• Experience managing cloud infrastructure (preferably AWS)

• Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform or similar)

• Experience operating production systems with monitoring and alerting

• Proficiency in scripting or programming (e.g., Python, Bash, Go)

• Solid understanding of Linux systems and networking fundamentals

• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to operate in a fast-paced environment

Nice to Have

• Experience working on a cloud platform or internal developer platform

• Familiarity with SRE practices (SLIs, SLOs, error budgets)

• Experience supporting data pipelines or analytics infrastructure

• Knowledge of cloud security best practices

• Experience with cost optimization and cloud efficiency

• Background in high-reliability or regulated environments

What Success Looks Like (12 Months)

• Reliable, scalable CI/CD and deployment workflows adopted across teams

• Improved developer velocity through self-service tooling and automation

• Strong observability and incident response practices in place

• Reduced operational toil through automation and improved systems

• Infrastructure that scales with engineering and product demands

Benefits:

• 100% Employer paid Health, Dental and Vision Insurance for you and your families

• Life Insurance (Employer Paid)

• Ability to participate in the companies 401k program (Matching)

• Unlimited PTO policy with an enforced 2 week minimum

• Equity Package

• Work / Home Office Stipend

• Global Entry

• 16 Week Paid Parental Leave

• Monthly Health and Wellness Stipend

Our Values:

• Innovation: We are driven to break new ground. Every day presents an opportunity to challenge the status quo, think boldly, and deliver advanced solutions that transform the future of defense technology.

• Integrity: We hold ourselves to the highest ethical standards, ensuring transparency, accountability, and trust in all our actions and partnerships.

• Mission-Driven: We are focused on achieving impactful outcomes that align with our core mission—protecting lives through innovation.

• Forward-Leaning: We continuously seek out new opportunities and remain at the forefront of technological advancements. We embrace change and anticipate the challenges of tomorrow with confidence and creativity.

• Ownership of All Tasks: At HavocAI, no problem is too complex or too trivial. We believe that greatness comes from tackling the hardest challenges, but also in handling the smallest, sometimes thankless, tasks with the same level of commitment and care.

• Servant Leadership: We lead by serving others, whether it’s supporting our employees, partners, or the broader community. Empowering those around us is key to achieving long-term success and making a lasting impact.

HavocAI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.