Software Engineer - DevOps

TL;DR

Software Engineer - DevOps (Kubernetes/Azure): Manage and orchestrate containerized Python package applications using Docker and Kubernetes with an accent on IaC principles, CI/CD pipelines, and platform performance. Focus on optimizing deployments, troubleshooting issues, monitoring high availability, and improving DevOps practices for next-generation C2 and radar products.

Location: Full-time onsite in Hawthorne, California (Los Angeles office). U.S. Person status required to access U.S.-only data systems.

Salary: $140,000 - $220,000

Company

hirify.global redefines modern defense with Coherent Distributed Networks powering warfighters, air operators, and border protection. Founded in 2022, raised $1B funding, 250 employees across offices in LA, DC, SF, San Diego, Seattle, and London.

What you will do

• Manage and orchestrate containerized Python applications using Docker (Swarm/Compose) and Kubernetes.
• Collaborate with dev teams to optimize deployments and performance.
• Implement infrastructure as code (IaC) and maintain documentation.
• Monitor, troubleshoot platform issues for high availability.
• Contribute to DevOps practices improvements supporting R&D and product engineering.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or higher in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related.
• 5+ years in DevOps/Platform Engineering.
• Strong CI/CD knowledge; hands-on with Jenkins, Artifactory.
• Proficiency in Docker/Podman, Kubernetes; Azure and on-prem deployments.
• IaC tools; Linux, GPU runtime, scripting (Bash, Python, Groovy).
• SDLC tools: Git, Jira, Confluence; config mgmt (Ansible/Puppet/Chef); monitoring (Grafana/ELK); DB admin; Agile.

Nice to have

• DoD architectures (OMS, SOSA, Link-16); tracking/fusion algorithms.
• Ground/airborne sensors (radars, EO/IR, EW); networks; time sync beyond NTP.
• Modeling/simulation (DIS, VR-Forces, AFSIM); C++/Rust/NodeJS/Java/Go.
• DoD security clearance.

Culture & Benefits

• Health: 100% company-paid medical, dental, vision; 401k (50% match up to 6%), FSA, HSA, life insurance.
• Perks: free daily lunch, no-meeting Fridays, unlimited PTO, casual dress.
• Compensation: competitive base, pre-IPO stock options, relocation assistance, annual bonuses (coming soon).