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Staff DevOps Engineer

San Francisco, CA · Hybrid

$62.25 - $85/hr

About the role As a Staff DevOps Engineer within the Infrastructure Engineering team, you are essential in automating and scaling the systems and services that power our streaming platform. You will ...

Staff DevOps Engineer

San Jose, CA · Hybrid

$61.75 - $84.75/hr

Role We are looking for a Staff DevOps Engineer to join our team. This is a hybrid role based in San Jose, CA 3 days a week, reporting to the Director, Software Development Engineering in the ...

Staff DevOps Engineer

San Ramon, CA · On-site

$59 - $80.75/hr

We are actively looking for a Staff DevOps Engineer with excellent technical expertise interested in joining our growing organization. This is an excellent opportunity to play a role as a key ...

Staff DevOps Engineer

Waltham, MA · On-site

$57.50 - $78.50/hr

The Staff DevOps Engineer provides senior-level technical leadership for cloud infrastructure, deployment automation, DevSecOps practices, and software delivery systems supporting regulated medical ...

Staff DevOps Engineer

Long Beach, CA · On-site

$188K - $267K/yr

Vast is looking for a Staff DevOps Engineer, reporting to the Manager, DevOps & Platform, to support the development of the systems that will be required for the design and build of artificial ...

Senior Staff DevOps Engineer

Denver, CO · On-site

$133K - $171K/yr

We are looking for a Senior Staff DevOps Engineer to join our Quantum Platform Network Security Engineering Team. You'll be part of a cross-functional team whose mission is to lead IonQ on its ...

Staff DevOps Engineer

Aurora, CO · On-site

$53.50 - $73.50/hr

Northrop Grumman's Space Sector is seeking a Staff DevOps Engineer to join our team in Aurora, CO to support on-premises mission systems by operating, maintaining, and incrementally enhancing ...

Staff DevOps Engineer

Waltham, MA · On-site

$118K - $150K/yr

As a Staff DevOps Engineer on the Central Software (CSW) team , you will design, build, and operate the on-prem and cloud infrastructure that powers Boston Dynamics' robotics platform - from bare ...

$47.75 - $65.25/hr

The Staff DevOps Engineer will serve as the organization's subject matter expert for Salesforce DevOps, leading the strategic direction, operational support, and continuous optimization of our ...

Staff DevOps Engineer Job Number: 911 This is a remote position. Ad Hoc is a technology company that empowers organizations to deliver scalable, impactful digital services. Using modern, agile ...

$51.25 - $70/hr

The Staff DevOps Engineer will serve as the organization's subject matter expert for Salesforce DevOps, leading the strategic direction, operational support, and continuous optimization of our ...

$52.50 - $71.75/hr

The Staff DevOps Engineer will serve as the organization's subject matter expert for Salesforce DevOps, leading the strategic direction, operational support, and continuous optimization of our ...

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How much do staff devops engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 11, 2026, the average yearly pay for staff devops engineer in the United States is $99,330.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $69,000.00 and $125,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Staff DevOps Engineer?

Staff DevOps Engineers are senior-level professionals who design, implement, and maintain the infrastructure and processes that enable software development and IT operations to work together efficiently. They focus on automating workflows, optimizing system reliability, and improving deployment processes at scale. Staff-level DevOps Engineers typically lead technical initiatives, mentor other engineers, and help set strategic direction for DevOps practices within an organization.

What are common challenges faced by Staff DevOps Engineers when scaling infrastructure for fast-growing organizations?

Staff DevOps Engineers often encounter challenges related to maintaining system reliability while scaling infrastructure to support rapid growth. Balancing automation with flexibility, managing complex CI/CD pipelines, and ensuring robust monitoring and alerting systems are all critical tasks. Additionally, they must foster effective collaboration between development and operations teams to streamline deployments and minimize downtime. Navigating these challenges requires strong technical expertise, excellent communication skills, and a proactive approach to problem-solving.

What skills and qualifications are needed to thrive as a Staff DevOps Engineer?

To thrive as a Staff DevOps Engineer, you need deep expertise in software development, infrastructure automation, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud platforms, typically backed by a degree in computer science or related fields. Proficiency with tools like Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform, Jenkins, and experience with AWS, Azure, or GCP is crucial, as are certifications such as AWS Certified DevOps Engineer or Kubernetes Administrator. Strong problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills help drive collaboration and mentor teams across the organization. These skills enable efficient, reliable software delivery and scalable infrastructure, which are critical for business agility and operational excellence.

What is the difference between Staff Devops Engineer vs Devops Engineer?

AspectStaff Devops EngineerDevops Engineer
CredentialsBachelor's in CS or related, certifications like AWS, Azure, or DockerBachelor's in CS or related, similar certifications often preferred
Work EnvironmentSenior-level projects, leadership roles, cross-team collaborationImplementation, automation, deployment tasks
Industry UsageUsed across tech companies, large enterprises, cloud providersCommon in startups, mid-sized companies, tech firms

The main difference is that a Staff Devops Engineer typically has more experience, handles complex projects, and provides technical leadership, whereas a Devops Engineer focuses on implementing and maintaining automation and deployment pipelines. Both roles require similar skills and certifications but differ in scope and seniority.

How much do staff DevOps engineers make in the US?

Staff DevOps engineers in the US typically earn between $120,000 and $180,000 annually, with salaries varying based on experience, location, and company size. They often possess skills in cloud platforms, automation tools, and scripting, which can influence compensation levels.
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Infographic showing various Staff Devops Engineer job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 50% In-person, and 50% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $99,330 per year, or $47.8 per hour.

Staff DevOps Engineer

Crunchyroll, LLC

San Francisco, CA • Hybrid

$62.25 - $85/hr

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

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Job description

About the Team

At Crunchyroll, our Cloud Reliability team within the Infrastructure Engineering team forms the foundation on which our services are built and directly influence our customer experience and the velocity of our engineers. Our team focus is to ensure that our developers are enabled, self-service, that everything about our infrastructure is automated and that our services are highly reliable and scalable. Cloud Reliability team members will engage directly with development teams on helping them become empowered and effective at delivering on our Infrastructure.

About the role

As a Staff DevOps Engineer within the Infrastructure Engineering team, you are essential in automating and scaling the systems and services that power our streaming platform. You will work with our DevOps team, delivery teams and lead projects related to infrastructure automation, scaling, CICD, driving them forward to completion and ensuring that the platform processes, automation and best practices are being followed. In collaboration with other engineers, you develop tools and systems that support services and facilitate high-quality software delivery and architecture / infrastructure. You are expected to be highly collaborative working across teams to understand the needs, establish best practices and automate them whenever possible. You will also play a key role in partnering with our development teams and understanding their needs and assisting them in their journey.

You will report to the Senior Manager, Cloud Reliability - Infrastructure Engineering. We are considering applicants for our Los Angeles, CA or San Francisco, CA offices. We work a hybrid schedule, in-office 3 days a week.

About you

The ideal candidate for the Staff DevOps Engineer role has a strong background in DevOps, automation, infrastructure as code and enabling software engineers to deliver independently and safely at scale. You have experience in building and scaling high-availability systems, with a focus on operational excellence. This role involves leading and mentoring other engineers, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and continually improving our technology platform and infrastructure. Your ability to excel in a collaborative environment sets an example for fellow engineers, contributing to a culture of high quality and standards in all aspects of our work.

Requirements:

  • At least a Bachelor's degree in software engineering, computer science, information technology, information systems, or similar.
  • 12+ years of relevant experience in DevOps and infrastructure management.
  • 8+ years working in production environments, combining DevOps and software engineering.
  • 5+ years of experience managing containerized infrastructure in ECS or Kubernetes.
  • Proficiency in automation, creating reusable patterns and solutions.
  • Expertise in GitOps practices and CI/CD, including tools like GHA & CodeDeploy and infrastructure automation within CI/CD.
  • 5+ years experience in AWS and its major services such as ECS, S3, SQS, Lambda, containerization, utilizing Infrastructure as Code (IaC) such as Pulumi and Terraform.
  • Proficient in programming in TypeScript with familiarity of other languages such as Go or Python.
  • Familiarity with relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL) and non-relational databases (e.g., DynamoDB).
  • Experience guiding software engineers in production best practices, sharing knowledge across teams.
  • Design and deployment experience with data sovereignty-driven designs (e.g., GDPR).
  • Collaboration with other engineers to build tools and systems supporting services and facilitating high-quality software delivery.
Pluses:
  • Knowledge of streaming video delivery, video encoding workflows, video origin architecture, and issues of scale for video delivery.
  • Familiarity with big data and payments domain.
  • Understand security concepts such as cryptography, authentication, authorization, and security protocols.
  • Experience with Vault, Packer or other HashiCorp tools.
  • Knowledge, or working experience with GCP.
Why you will love working at Crunchyroll

In addition to getting to work with fun, passionate and inspired colleagues, you will also enjoy the following benefits and perks:

  • Receive a great compensation package including salary plus performance bonus earning potential, paid annually.
  • Flexible time off policies allowing you to take the time you need to be your whole self.
  • Generous medical, dental, vision, STD, LTD, and life insurance
  • Health Saving Account HSA program
  • Health care and dependent care FSA
  • 401(k) plan, with employer match
  • Employer paid commuter benefit
  • Support program for new parents
  • Pet insurance and some of our offices are pet friendly!

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