Tier1usa
Staff Engineer - Infrastructure
Tier1usa, California, Missouri, United States, 65018
At Athena, we empower possibility through transformative delegation. True leaders reflect on what they want and map the path to get there. We clear the way by pairing exceptional Executive Assistants with our driven clients and ensuring both receive ongoing support throughout the journey. The result is 10x more leverage, more time, and a greater impact on our clients' work and lives.We are on a mission to build the best delegation platform in the world. We believe that the Human+AI combination will provide a superior experience to delegate complex tasks by combining the strengths of highly trained assistants leveraging highly trained AI.Role Overview
The Infrastructure Staff Engineer will spearhead Athena’s infrastructure initiatives, focusing on creating a robust, scalable, and efficient environment that supports the organization's computing needs. This role demands a high level of expertise in cloud platforms along with a deep understanding of distributed systems, site reliability engineering (SRE), observability, and DevOps practices.Responsibilities
Infrastructure Strategy:
Develop and implement an infrastructure strategy that leverages GCP’s offerings to meet the current and future demands of Athena's product and service offerings.Cloud Management:
Lead efforts in cloud resource management, ensuring cost-effective and efficient utilization of GCP services.Distributed Systems:
Design and optimize distributed systems for high availability, scalability, and resilience.SRE and DevOps Integration:
Incorporate SRE and DevOps methodologies into the infrastructure management process, focusing on automation, continuous integration, and continuous deployment (CI/CD).Observability:
Establish comprehensive monitoring and observability frameworks to proactively detect and resolve infrastructure issues.Tooling:
Identify and implement development tools that enhance productivity and streamline workflows.Cross-Functional Collaboration:
Work closely with software engineering teams to ensure infrastructure supports the seamless deployment and operation of applications.Mentorship and Leadership:
Mentor and provide technical guidance to infrastructure team members, promoting skill development and knowledge sharing.Qualifications
Experience:
10+ years of experience in infrastructure engineering, with a strong emphasis on GCP and distributed systems.Cloud Expertise:
Proficiency with GCP services, tools, and best practices for cloud infrastructure management.SRE and DevOps Practices:
Extensive experience with SRE and DevOps principles, including infrastructure as code (IaC), CI/CD pipelines, automation, and configuration management.Observability:
In-depth knowledge of logging, monitoring, alerting, and telemetry solutions.Technical Acumen:
Hands-on experience with containerization and orchestration technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.Problem-Solving:
Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to devise and implement efficient solutions to complex infrastructure challenges.Communication:
Strong communication skills, capable of effectively collaborating with various stakeholders and conveying technical concepts to non-technical audiences.Leadership Skills:
Proven leadership abilities, with experience guiding and growing a team of infrastructure engineers.Education:
A bachelor's or master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a relevant field. Relevant industry certifications in GCP or cloud architecture are highly desirable.Equal Opportunity Employer: At Athena, we are deeply committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace environment. We believe that diversity enriches our organization, enhances creativity, and drives innovation. We are dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws. We strive to create an environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives and talents. We actively promote diversity and inclusion through our hiring practices, employee development initiatives, and company culture, recognizing that it is essential for our success as a company and as a community.
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The Infrastructure Staff Engineer will spearhead Athena’s infrastructure initiatives, focusing on creating a robust, scalable, and efficient environment that supports the organization's computing needs. This role demands a high level of expertise in cloud platforms along with a deep understanding of distributed systems, site reliability engineering (SRE), observability, and DevOps practices.Responsibilities
Infrastructure Strategy:
Develop and implement an infrastructure strategy that leverages GCP’s offerings to meet the current and future demands of Athena's product and service offerings.Cloud Management:
Lead efforts in cloud resource management, ensuring cost-effective and efficient utilization of GCP services.Distributed Systems:
Design and optimize distributed systems for high availability, scalability, and resilience.SRE and DevOps Integration:
Incorporate SRE and DevOps methodologies into the infrastructure management process, focusing on automation, continuous integration, and continuous deployment (CI/CD).Observability:
Establish comprehensive monitoring and observability frameworks to proactively detect and resolve infrastructure issues.Tooling:
Identify and implement development tools that enhance productivity and streamline workflows.Cross-Functional Collaboration:
Work closely with software engineering teams to ensure infrastructure supports the seamless deployment and operation of applications.Mentorship and Leadership:
Mentor and provide technical guidance to infrastructure team members, promoting skill development and knowledge sharing.Qualifications
Experience:
10+ years of experience in infrastructure engineering, with a strong emphasis on GCP and distributed systems.Cloud Expertise:
Proficiency with GCP services, tools, and best practices for cloud infrastructure management.SRE and DevOps Practices:
Extensive experience with SRE and DevOps principles, including infrastructure as code (IaC), CI/CD pipelines, automation, and configuration management.Observability:
In-depth knowledge of logging, monitoring, alerting, and telemetry solutions.Technical Acumen:
Hands-on experience with containerization and orchestration technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.Problem-Solving:
Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to devise and implement efficient solutions to complex infrastructure challenges.Communication:
Strong communication skills, capable of effectively collaborating with various stakeholders and conveying technical concepts to non-technical audiences.Leadership Skills:
Proven leadership abilities, with experience guiding and growing a team of infrastructure engineers.Education:
A bachelor's or master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a relevant field. Relevant industry certifications in GCP or cloud architecture are highly desirable.Equal Opportunity Employer: At Athena, we are deeply committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace environment. We believe that diversity enriches our organization, enhances creativity, and drives innovation. We are dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws. We strive to create an environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives and talents. We actively promote diversity and inclusion through our hiring practices, employee development initiatives, and company culture, recognizing that it is essential for our success as a company and as a community.
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