Principal Infrastructure Engineer

• Design, build, and evolve scalable infrastructure across networking and systems layers to ensure high availability and performance.
• Lead architectural decisions for Linux systems, virtualization platforms, and production server environments.
• Own and resolve complex production incidents as a senior escalation point across infrastructure domains.
• Oversee and optimize network infrastructure including routing, switching, firewalls, and load balancing.
• Drive Infrastructure as Code adoption and expand automation across deployment and operational workflows.
• Reduce manual processes by implementing standardized, automated infrastructure solutions.
• Collaborate with engineering, product, QA, and operations teams to align infrastructure with business needs.
• Define and enforce infrastructure best practices, standards, and operational guidelines.
• Lead initiatives to improve system reliability, redundancy, observability, and disaster recovery capabilities.
• Evaluate and implement AI-assisted tooling to improve operational efficiency and infrastructure performance.
• Mentor engineers and contribute to the overall technical maturity of the infrastructure organization.

Requirements:

• 12+ years of experience in infrastructure engineering with strong expertise in both network and systems engineering.
• Deep hands-on experience with Linux administration, performance tuning, and production system management.
• Strong networking knowledge including TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, firewalls, and load balancing technologies.
• Proven experience supporting large-scale production environments in on-premises or hybrid data centers.
• Expertise in troubleshooting complex issues across hardware, network, and systems layers.
• Strong experience with Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform, Ansible, or equivalent.
• Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or similar for automation.
• Experience with containerization and orchestration technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes (preferred).
• Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, GCP, or Azure (plus).
• Strong background in high availability, disaster recovery, and systems resilience design.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate across cross-functional technical teams.
• Strong ability to operate both strategically and hands-on in fast-paced environments.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary range between 125,000 USD and 195,000 USD depending on experience and location.
• Equity opportunities and additional performance-based compensation.
• Comprehensive health coverage including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Retirement benefits including 401(k) with employer match.
• Flexible remote-first work environment across the United States.
• Paid time off, sick leave, and company-observed holidays.
• Additional financial and wellness benefits including insurance coverage and assistance programs.
• Stipends for home office, internet, and mobile expenses.
• Access to modern tools, equipment, and productivity resources.