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Redfin

Sr. Cloud Infrastructure / DevOps Engineer - Remote

Redfin, Seattle, Washington, us, 98127


This position is a hybrid role requiring employees to work from our headquarters location in Seattle, WA every Tuesday and Wednesday, and remote all other days.

**This is a remote role which can be performed from any location in the United States. Only those who currently reside in the United States will be considered**

Redfin is revolutionizing the $75 billion real estate industry. We use data, beautiful software, and innovative design to put customers first at every step in the home-buying and selling process. We've got all the perks, but if what you value most is doing great work in a collaborative startup environment, join us.

Do you like designing and building Kubernetes with scalability, security and observability at its core? If so, Redfin is in the process of building a robust Kubernetes platform to host all of our isolated services. Your leadership will be key in our ability to successfully scale Kubernetes to serve upwards of 50M monthly visitors.

As a Sr. Cloud Infrastructure / DevOps Engineer on our cloud compute team, you will help us to architect and build a platform that scales, while ensuring a secure, cost effective and reliable ecosystem. This is a chance to help us hit the next stage of our cloud journey and define a path forward. We are excited for you to join us and bring your passion to our platform!

The Role

You will be an architectural contributor as Redfin grows and scales our Kubernetes environment to become the primary platform which runs all of Redfin and Rent's cloud compute services.You will own, and scale Kubernetes clusters ensuring optimal performance, cost allocation, and resilience.You will play a role in evolving the Kubernetes platform to support service isolation at Redfin. You'll help drive the next evolution of the platform where all Redfin services are coalescing.You will drive discussions of how best to isolate our applications in a scalable, secure and robust architecture.You will aim to automate everything, nothing is handcrafted, infrastructure as code is your natureYou will identify trends happening elsewhere in the industry and investigate how to apply them to the team or Redfin as a wholeYou will support team efficiency improvement, mentor teammates to strengthen individual skills and share your learningsYou will help drive our mission to radically change the way people make one of the biggest decisions of their lives.About You

You have 5+ years of experience in Software or Systems DevelopmentYou have expertise in analyzing and troubleshooting large-scale distributed systems.You have the ability to lead complex technical discussions with a variety of audiences, including Software and Systems Engineers.You have 2+ years experience running Kubernetes clusters in large-scale production environmentsYou have 2+ Years experience with cloud providers (AWS, GCP, or Azure)You have experience with CloudFormation or TerraformYou have expert level development skills in at least one language (e.g. Python, Java)You are a thought leader able to identify solutions to difficult problems and lead these solutions to implementationYou are a natural mentor who can coach and guide more junior members of the teamYou have the ability to consult with other teams on system design and capacity planningYou have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer or Electrical Engineering, or equivalent work experienceYou are able to work in an on-call rotation supporting both Kubernetes and other Redfin infrastructure. On-call expectation will be one week every 4-5 weeks.Additional Preferred Qualifications

Kubernetes Service Mesh experienceNetworking knowledge in distributed systems for on-prem and cloudExperience in web application, network, or operating system securityWhat We Offer

Competitive compensation packages with a salary, bonuses, and restricted stock grants.Generous benefits, including paid vacation, medical, dental, and vision insurance, and fully paid family leave.A high-growth company, providing opportunities for continued professional development and growth

To make sure we hire the most qualified people, we've designed a multi-step selection process that may include interviews, a homework assignment, and a reference check. We're excited to get to know you and hope you're ready to give this opportunity everything you've got!

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The compensation information below is provided in compliance with all applicable disclosure requirements.

Base Pay Range: $146,500.00 - 198,000.00. Actual base pay will depend on varying circumstances, including the position, location, individual qualifications, market finances, and other operational business needs. Depending on the position, compensation may also include commissions, bonuses, and equity.

Redfin offers a generous benefits package including flexible vacation that supports the importance of time away from work for rest and relaxation, 12 paid holidays, paid parental leave, and sick leave; medical, dental, and vision insurance benefits; flexible spending account, health savings account, life and disability insurance; fertility benefits, commuter benefits, Employee Assistance Programs; and 401(k) employer match.

#LI-HybridRedfin is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce.

A diverse, inclusive culture is vital to Redfin's mission of making real estate better for people from all walks of life. We're proud that Redfin is a place where different points of view and backgrounds are encouraged and respected. We constantly strive to build a company that reflects the world around us, based on our conviction that pursuing and developing talent of all types is the right way for a business to thrive over the long haul.

Redfin provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, and any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law. If you need accommodation in the application or recruitment process because of a disability or special need, please contact recruitingteam@redfin.com

Redfin encourages individuals with criminal record histories to apply for employment and considers such individuals for employment consistent with the requirements of any applicable fair chance acts, including but not limited to the California, San Francisco and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Acts. Philadelphia applicants can access a copy of Philadelphia Fair Criminal Records Screening Standards ordinance poster here.

Redfin accepts applications on an ongoing basis.