Who we are
We're Redis. We built the product that runs the fast apps our world runs on. (If you checked the weather, used your credit card, or looked at your flight status online today, you’re welcome.) At Redis, you’ll work with the fastest, simplest technology in the business—whether you’re building it, telling its story, or selling it to our 10,000+ worldwide customers. We’re creating a faster world with simpler experiences. You in?
Why would you love this job?
As an IT Systems Architect you’ll have the autonomy to lead critical architectural decisions, introduce cutting-edge tools, integrate data and influence the direction of enterprise systems as we move to a GenAI first environment. You’ll collaborate with forward-thinking teams, mentor top talent, and help define best practices across the organization. This role offers the perfect balance of strategic influence and hands-on problem-solving in a culture that values innovation, excellence, and continuous improvement.
What you’ll do:
- Define and lead the technical direction of enterprise IT systems, architecture, and infrastructure.
- Serve as a strategic advisor across product, security, and operations teams to ensure robust, scalable, and secure solutions.
- Identify opportunities to improve systems performance, reliability, and developer productivity through automation and modernization.
- Oversee complex systems integrations, cloud migrations, and data-as-code initiatives.
- Evaluate and recommend new technologies, tools, and frameworks in line with long-term IT strategy.
- Lead incident response and root cause analysis for major technical issues, ensuring learning and resilience.
- Mentor IT engineers and administrators to foster a culture of technical excellence and continuous improvement.
What will you need to have?
- 10+ years of experience in IT infrastructure, systems engineering, or related fields with at least 3 years in a principal or architect-level role.
Proven expertise in designing and deploying complex enterprise systems, preferably in hybrid cloud environments (AWS, Azure, or GCP). - Strong background in automation, DevOps principles, and infrastructure-as-code tools (Terraform, Ansible, etc.).
- Deep knowledge of networking, security principles, identity management, and enterprise-grade system monitoring.
- Exceptional communication and leadership skills with experience influencing technical strategy across departments.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or equivalent experience.
Extra great if you have:
- Experience with open source software
- Familiarity with ITIL and Agile frameworks
- Certifications such as CISSP, CIAM, Azure/AWS Security, or equivalent.
- Experience in regulated environments (e.g., SOX, PCI, GDPR).
- Background in identity governance and compliance tooling.
- Familiarity with DevSecOps practices and infrastructure-as-code for IAM.
We give back to our employees:
Our culture is what makes Redis a fun and rewarding place to work. To support you at work and beyond, we offer all our US team members fantastic benefits and perks:
- Competitive salaries and equity grants
- Unlimited time off to promote a healthy work-life balance
- H/D/V coverage along with 401K, FSA, and commuter benefits
- Frequent team celebrations and recreation events
- Home internet & phone stipend
- Learning and development opportunities
- Ability to influence a high-performance company on its way to IPO
The estimated gross base annual salary range for this role is $160,000 – $230,000 per year in New York, California, Washington, Colorado, and Rhode Island. Actual compensation may vary and is dependent on various factors, including a candidate’s work location, qualifications, experience, and competencies. Base annual salary is one component of Redis’ total compensation and competitive benefits package, which may include 401(k), unlimited time off, learning and development opportunities, and comprehensive health and wellness benefits. This role may include discretionary bonuses, stock options, commuter benefits based on location, or a commission plan. Salary history is not used in compensation package decisions. Redis utilizes market pay data to determine compensation, so posted compensation ranges are subject to change as new market data becomes available.
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What We Do
As the home of Redis, the world’s most popular in-memory database, we are the commercial provider of Redis Enterprise, which delivers superior performance, unmatched reliability, and the best total cost of ownership. Redis Enterprise allows teams to build performance, scalability, speed, and simplicity into their applications.
Why Work With Us
We offer the opportunity for all employees to succeed, grow, develop, and deliver on their personal goals. We believe everyone can assume leadership roles over their projects and value teamwork. We also like to live well, and offer weekly Happy Hours, teambuilding events, birthday and cultural celebrations, a competitive salary, and much more!
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