Role Overview
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior DevOps Engineer to join our global DevOps team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in designing, implementing, and supporting enterprise-scale CI/CD platforms, cloud infrastructure, automation frameworks, and containerized environments.
You will play a key role in driving DevOps transformation initiatives, enabling secure and scalable software delivery, and supporting cloud migration and modernization efforts across both cloud and on-premises environments. The position requires strong technical expertise, problem-solving capabilities, and the ability to collaborate effectively with globally distributed engineering teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain end-to-end CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps and Git-based workflows.
- Deploy, manage, and optimize containerized applications using VM, Docker and Kubernetes.
- Implement automation solutions to improve build, packaging, deployment, release, and operational processes.
- Manage and support cloud infrastructure across Azure, AWS, and hybrid environments.
- Collaborate with development, QA, security, and operations teams to deliver reliable software releases.
- Implement DevSecOps practices, including vulnerability management, compliance controls, and security automation.
- Monitor system health, performance, availability, and reliability using modern observability tools.
- Troubleshoot complex infrastructure, deployment, networking, and application issues.
- Support cloud migration and modernization initiatives.
- Evaluate, recommend, and implement emerging DevOps technologies and best practices.
- Mentor junior engineers and contribute to the continuous improvement of engineering processes.
Required Skills and Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field.
- 5-7years of experience in DevOps, Site Reliability Engineering (SRE), Cloud Engineering, or a related field.
- Proven experience building and supporting enterprise CI/CD ecosystems.
- Experience working in globally distributed Agile organizations.
- Azure DevOps, Git, Azure Repos, Pipelines, Artifacts
- GitHub Enterprise and GitHub Actions (preferred)
- Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment best practices
- Microsoft Azure (mandatory), AWS and/or Google Cloud Platform (preferred)
- Hybrid cloud and on-premises infrastructure management
- Docker, Kubernetes, Kubernetes security and cluster administration
- Python (strongly preferred), PowerShell. Bash/Shell scripting
- Vulnerability scanning and remediation
- Secrets management (Azure Key Vault, HashiCorp Vault)
- Experience with containerization and orchestration tools such as Docker and Kubernetes.
- Experience supporting C/C++ build environments, Makefiles, build systems, and software packaging
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience leading cloud migration or modernization initiatives.
- Exposure to Platform Engineering concepts and Internal Developer Platforms (IDP).
- Familiarity with AI-assisted development and DevOps automation tools.
- Azure, Kubernetes, Terraform, or Cloud certifications.
- Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to work independently while driving cross-functional initiatives.
- Exposure to C/C++ technologies and make files.
Professional Summary
We are looking for a highly skilled Senior DevOps Engineer with 5-7 years of experience in building and managing modern DevOps platforms, cloud infrastructure, and automation solutions. The ideal candidate should have hands-on expertise in Azure DevOps, Git, CI/CD pipelines, Terraform, Docker, Kubernetes, Python scripting, and cloud technologies. This individual will play a key role in driving cloud transformation, infrastructure modernization, DevSecOps adoption, and operational excellence initiatives. Success in this role requires a proactive mindset, strong ownership, excellent collaboration skills, and the ability to work effectively within globally distributed teams while delivering robust, secure, and scalable engineering solutions.
We’re doing work that matters. Help us solve what others can’t.Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field
- 5-7 years of experience in DevOps, Site Reliability Engineering, Cloud Engineering, or a related field
- Experience building and supporting enterprise CI/CD ecosystems
- Experience working in globally distributed Agile organizations
- Experience with Azure DevOps, Git, Azure Repos, Azure Pipelines, and Azure Artifacts
- Experience with Microsoft Azure
- Experience managing hybrid cloud and on-premises infrastructure
- Experience with Docker and Kubernetes, including Kubernetes security and cluster administration
- Experience with Python, PowerShell, and Bash or shell scripting
- Experience with vulnerability scanning and remediation
- Experience with secrets management using Azure Key Vault or HashiCorp Vault
- Experience supporting C and C++ build environments, Makefiles, build systems, and software packaging
- Experience with GitHub Enterprise and GitHub Actions
- Experience with AWS and/or Google Cloud Platform
- Experience leading cloud migration or modernization initiatives
- Exposure to Platform Engineering and Internal Developer Platforms
- Familiarity with AI-assisted development and DevOps automation tools
- Azure, Kubernetes, Terraform, or cloud certifications
- Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to work independently while driving cross-functional initiatives
Cadence Design Systems Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Cadence Design Systems and has not been reviewed or approved by Cadence Design Systems.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — A discounted ESPP with a lookback feature and equity included in total compensation make ownership broadly accessible and potentially meaningful. Structured compensation at an industry leader adds predictability to equity participation.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental, and vision coverage are described as solid, with mental‑health/EAP and fertility support enhancing the offering. The breadth across core care and family‑building needs strengthens the healthcare package.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Global Recharge Days, volunteer time off, and companywide breaks indicate a comprehensive time‑off framework. In addition, many salaried roles are described as having flexible or generous PTO policies.
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What We Do
Cadence enables electronic systems and semiconductor companies to create the innovative end products that are transforming the way people live, work and play. Cadence® software, hardware and IP are used by customers to deliver products to market faster. The company's Intelligent System Design strategy helps customers develop differentiated products—from chips to boards to intelligent systems—in mobile, consumer, cloud, data center, automotive, aerospace, IoT, industrial and other market segments. Cadence is listed as one of Fortune Magazine's 100 Best Companies to Work For.
