Senior Level DevOps Engineer Jobs

Senior level devops engineer jobs place experienced engineers in charge of infrastructure strategy, platform reliability, and the cross-functional initiatives that keep engineering organizations moving. Openings are concentrated across Technology & Software, Electronics & Hardware, and Banking & Financial Services, with a strong mix of remote and hybrid opportunities, and employers like Northrop Grumman, Five9, and Apple hiring at this level now.

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Open roles228+
Top stateCalifornia
Top employerNorthrop Grumman
Top cityRemote
Work type59% On-site
Top industryTechnology

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Syneos Health
Director, Clin Dev Ops
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Syneos Health
New 1m ago
Director, Clin Dev Ops
Syneos Health
North Carolina
Business Development
Creative & Design
Solutions Engineering & Architecture
Technical Program Management
$134k - $255k/yr
10,000+

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HP
DevOps Infrastructure Administrator
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HP
New 1m ago
DevOps Infrastructure Administrator
HP
Spring, Texas
Cloud Architecture
Solutions Architecture
Technical Product & Program Management
$147k - $231k/yr
Bachelor's degree
10,000+

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CohnReznick
Applied AI Platform & DevOps Engineer
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CohnReznick
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Applied AI Platform & DevOps Engineer
CohnReznick
Austin, Texas
Compliance & Legal
Compliance & Risk
Human Resources
1,001-5,000

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Caterpillar
Senior DevOps Engineer
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Caterpillar
New 1m ago
Senior DevOps Engineer
Caterpillar
Chicago, Illinois
Software Engineering
Solutions Engineering & Architecture
Technical Program Management
$113k - $183k/yr
10,000+

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UST
Azure Devops
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UST
New 1m ago
Azure Devops
UST
Issaquah, Washington
Content & Communications
Creative Direction
Marketing
$90k - $135k/yr
10,000+

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Senior Level DevOps Engineer Job Market

Who's Hiring

  • Northrop Grumman
    Northrop Grumman5
  • Five9
    Five94
  • Apple
    Apple3
  • Leidos
    Leidos3
  • Crunchyroll
    Crunchyroll3

Top Industries Hiring

  • Technology & Software77
  • Electronics & Hardware17
  • Banking & Financial Services15
  • Consulting & Professional Services14
  • Investment & Asset Management8

Senior Level DevOps Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get a senior level devops engineer job?

Employers at this level look for engineers who have designed and owned production systems end to end, not just maintained them. Demonstrating experience architecting CI/CD pipelines, leading incident response, and driving platform decisions across teams gives candidates a clear edge. A portfolio of measurable outcomes, such as reduced deployment time or improved system availability, signals the ownership mindset senior roles require.

Which companies hire senior level devops engineers?

Companies hiring senior level devops engineers right now include Northrop Grumman, Five9, and Apple, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Hiring at this level covers large enterprises with complex infrastructure needs, high-growth technology firms scaling their platforms, and consultancies building out dedicated site reliability and platform engineering practices.

Are there remote senior level devops engineer jobs?

Yes, and the share is substantial at this experience level. About 41% of senior level devops engineer openings are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, reflecting how many organizations trust seasoned engineers to lead infrastructure work without being on-site. Fully remote roles are especially common at companies with distributed engineering teams.

What makes a devops engineer role senior level?

Senior level devops engineer roles are defined by ownership and scope. Engineers at this stage are expected to set the technical direction for platforms, make architectural decisions independently, and lead incident response across services. They also mentor mid-level engineers, contribute to hiring, and collaborate directly with engineering leadership. The distinction from mid-level is less about task complexity and more about accountability for outcomes.

Which industries hire the most senior level devops engineers?

Senior Level devops engineer roles concentrate in Technology & Software, Electronics & Hardware, and Banking & Financial Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. These sectors tend to run large, compliance-sensitive, or high-availability systems that demand engineers who can own infrastructure at scale rather than execute on pre-defined playbooks.