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Principal Infrastructure Automation Engineer

United States, San Ramon 143957.00 - 259122.00 USD / Year · Job Posted January 31, 2026
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Job Description

A Principal Infrastructure Automation Engineer is a senior technical leader who designs, develops, and implements large-scale, automated solutions to streamline IT operations and manage complex infrastructure environments. This role balances deep technical expertise with strategic planning and mentorship responsibilities.

Job Responsibility

  • Define the strategy and long-term goals for automation and control systems across the organization
  • Lead the design and development of robust, scalable, and secure automation frameworks and infrastructure blueprints
  • Oversee the implementation of automation solutions for provisioning, configuration management, and application deployment, often within CI/CD pipelines
  • Serve as the subject matter expert (SME) for highly complex issues, performing root-cause analysis and providing technical consultation
  • Mentor and guide junior engineers and cross-functional teams on automation best practices, code quality, and design patterns
  • Ensure all automated systems comply with internal security standards and external regulatory requirements
  • Implement comprehensive monitoring and logging systems, using the gathered data to drive continuous improvement in efficiency, reliability, and performance

Requirements

  • Typically requires 10+ years of experience in software development, IT automation, and/or infrastructure engineering
  • A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field
  • Extensive experience with tools like Ansible, Puppet, Chef, Terraform, or AWS CloudFormation
  • Strong skills in languages such as Python, Java, PowerShell, or Bash for automation and tooling
  • Expertise in managing scalable and reliable cloud infrastructure in environments such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
  • Proficiency with CI/CD pipelines, Docker, Kubernetes, and monitoring tools like Prometheus or Grafana
  • Exceptional problem-solving, analytical, and critical thinking skills
  • Strong communication and leadership abilities, with a proven ability to influence senior levels and build alignment across teams
  • Strong project management skills to manage complex, large-scale projects from concept to completion

What we offer

  • Healthcare
  • Life insurance
  • Disability benefits
  • 401(k) plan and company match

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