Senior Level Operations Engineer Jobs

Senior level operations engineer jobs put experienced engineers in charge of system reliability, process ownership, and the cross-functional teams that keep critical infrastructure running. Openings are concentrated across Technology & Software, Electronics & Hardware, and Retail, with a mix of on-site, hybrid, and remote roles, and employers like Amazon, HP, and MTSI hiring at this level now.

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Overview

Open roles25
Top stateCalifornia
Top employerAmazon
Top cityTustin, CA
Work type65% On-site
Top industryTechnology

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ML Ops DSX Senior Engineer
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ML Ops DSX Senior Engineer
NVIDIA
Santa Clara, California
Cloud Engineering
Data Engineering
Software Engineering
$184k - $357k/yr
Remote (US)
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering
10,000+

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Staff Operations Engineer
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Staff Operations Engineer
Rivian
Tustin, California
Engineering (Non-Software)
Maintenance & Repair
Manufacturing Operations
Skilled Trades
Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering
10,000+

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Senior Operations Engineer
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Senior Operations Engineer
Amazon.com
New York, New York
Project & Program Management
Product Management
Specialized Engineering
Project Management
Engineering (Non-Software)
$108k - $178k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Principal zOS Operations Automation Engineer
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Principal zOS Operations Automation Engineer
Optum
Eden Prairie, Minnesota
Software Engineering
Technical Product & Program Management
UI/UX Design
$113k - $193k/yr
Bachelor's degree in information technology
10,000+

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Sr. Engineer, 3PL SAP Run Operations
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Sr. Engineer, 3PL SAP Run Operations
Cardinal Health
Dublin, Ohio
Business Analysis
Project & Program Management
Technical Product & Program Management
IT Support & Systems Administration
Compliance & Legal
Project Management
$125k - $179k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Senior Level Operations Engineer Job Market

Who's Hiring

Amazon4 open roles
HP1 open role
MTSI1 open role

Top Industries Hiring

  • Technology & Software
  • Electronics & Hardware
  • Retail
  • E-Commerce & Online Marketplaces
  • Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals

Senior Level Operations Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get a senior level operations engineer job?

Employers at this level look for candidates who have owned outcomes, not just contributed to them. Highlight systems you redesigned, incidents you led the response to, and junior engineers you mentored. A strong application demonstrates technical depth in areas like infrastructure automation, reliability engineering, or process optimization, alongside evidence that you can set direction and execute without close supervision.

Which companies hire senior level operations engineers?

Companies hiring senior level operations engineers right now include Amazon, HP, and MTSI, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hiring at this level covers large enterprises with complex infrastructure needs, technology-forward manufacturers, and growth-stage companies building out their operations function for the first time.

Are there remote senior level operations engineer jobs?

Yes, though availability varies by industry and role focus. About 35% of senior level operations engineer openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with fully remote roles more common in software and cloud infrastructure than in manufacturing or facilities-heavy environments. Hybrid arrangements are most prevalent among large technology and consulting employers.

What makes an operations engineer role senior level?

Senior level operations engineer roles are defined by scope, ownership, and influence. You are expected to own systems or processes end-to-end, make architectural or process decisions independently, and be accountable for outcomes rather than tasks. Mentoring junior engineers and contributing to hiring or team structure decisions are standard expectations, as is leading cross-functional initiatives without requiring day-to-day direction.

Which industries hire the most senior level operations engineers?

Senior Level operations engineer roles concentrate in Technology & Software, Electronics & Hardware, and Retail, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because they operate complex, high-availability systems where experienced engineers who can own reliability, scale infrastructure, and lead response efforts deliver measurable business value.