Mid Level Principal Devops Engineer Jobs

Mid level principal devops engineer jobs go to engineers ready to own infrastructure projects end to end, drive architecture decisions with limited oversight, and mentor junior teammates through complex deployments. Openings run across Technology & Software, Consulting & Professional Services, and Investment & Asset Management, with a strong mix of remote and hybrid positions, and employers like Northrop Grumman, Booz Allen Hamilton, and Apple hiring at this level now.

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Overview

Open roles335+
Top stateTexas
Top employerNorthrop Grumman
Top cityAustin, TX
Work type73% On-site
Top industryTechnology

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Bayer
Senior DevOps Engineer
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Bayer
New 1m ago
Senior DevOps Engineer
Bayer
Indianola, Pennsylvania
Backend Engineering
Cloud Engineering
DevOps
Software Engineering
$144k - $165k/yr
Bachelor's degree
10,000+

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Manager, DevOps
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Manager, DevOps
Guild
Remote
Engineering (Non-Software)
Manufacturing Operations
$190k - $220k/yr
Remote (US)

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Owens Corning
DevOps Developer Lead/DevOps Engineer
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Owens Corning
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DevOps Developer Lead/DevOps Engineer
Owens Corning
Toledo, Ohio
Customer Support
IT Support
IT Support & Systems Administration
Technical Program Management
Bachelor's degree in information technology
10,000+

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Amazon.com
Sr. Systems Dev Engineer, Amazon Global Data Center Ops Central Insight and Analytics Team
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Amazon.com
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Sr. Systems Dev Engineer, Amazon Global Data Center Ops Central Insight and Analytics Team
Amazon.com
Seattle, Washington
Creative & Design
Creative Direction
Marketing
Product Management
$151k - $205k/yr
Bachelor's degree in engineering
10,000+

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PwC
Managed Services - AI Agent Build & DevOps - Manager
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PwC
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Managed Services - AI Agent Build & DevOps - Manager
PwC
Phoenix, Arizona
Cloud & DevOps
DevOps
Technical Program Management
$99k - $232k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's degree in finance
10,000+

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Mid Level Principal Devops Engineer Job Market

Who's Hiring

  • Northrop Grumman
    Northrop Grumman13
  • Booz Allen Hamilton
    Booz Allen Hamilton10
  • Apple
    Apple6
  • Saxon Global
    Saxon Global6
  • JPMorganChase
    JPMorganChase4

Top Industries Hiring

  • Technology & Software70
  • Consulting & Professional Services33
  • Investment & Asset Management16
  • Electronics & Hardware14
  • Banking & Financial Services12

Mid Level Principal Devops Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get a mid level principal devops engineer job?

Position yourself around ownership, not just participation. Highlight projects where you made infrastructure or pipeline decisions, not just executed them. Emphasize hands-on experience with CI/CD, IaC tools like Terraform, and container orchestration. Interviewers at this level want to see that you can diagnose problems independently, communicate trade-offs clearly, and have already led delivery on something that mattered.

Which companies hire mid level principal devops engineers?

Companies hiring mid level principal devops engineers right now include Northrop Grumman, Booz Allen Hamilton, and Apple, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Hiring at this level covers large technology firms, cloud-native startups, and enterprises modernizing legacy infrastructure, all of which need engineers who can take real ownership without constant senior oversight.

Are there remote mid level principal devops engineer jobs?

Yes, remote and hybrid options are widely available at this level. About 27% of mid level principal devops engineer openings are remote or hybrid as of June 2026, reflecting how broadly distributed infrastructure work has become. Strong async communication skills and experience with remote incident response can make you a more competitive applicant for these roles.

How do I move up to a mid level principal devops engineer role?

The move from entry level to mid level is built on demonstrated ownership over time. Focus on taking progressively larger projects from design through production, contributing to architectural decisions, and developing a working knowledge of cost, security, and reliability trade-offs. Consistent delivery, measurable impact on system reliability or deployment frequency, and the ability to mentor peers are what distinguish mid level engineers from early-career ones.

Which industries hire the most mid level principal devops engineers?

Mid Level principal devops engineer roles concentrate in Technology & Software, Consulting & Professional Services, and Investment & Asset Management, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because they operate complex, high-availability systems where mid level engineers who can own deployment pipelines and cloud infrastructure independently deliver direct business value.