Senior Software Engineer - Internal Tooling

We are looking for an experienced engineer with a background in DevOps to help evolve Pulumi’s cloud infrastructure and deployment automation. In this role, you will design, build, and maintain Pulumi’s internal and external cloud services, helping ensure reliability, scalability, and security across multiple cloud platforms. This role sits at the intersection of cloud technologies (AWS, Azure, GCP, Kubernetes) and infrastructure automation, empowering developers and organizations to manage their cloud infrastructure with Pulumi. You will work closely with our engineering teams to enhance our internal platform, optimize CI/CD workflows and development processes, and provide feedback on the developer experience of Pulumi’s products. At Pulumi, we also “dogfood” our own developer tools. This means you will regularly use Pulumi to manage and evolve our own infrastructure, helping improve both our internal platform and the experience of developers using Pulumi around the world. Pulumi is built around a set of values that shape how we collaborate and build technology together: We succeed as a team and support each other through challenges. Inclusive environments help the best ideas rise to the top. Our customers guide the decisions we make. Openness and honesty help us move forward, even when conversations are difficult. We value thoughtful action and focus on delivering meaningful results. Curiosity keeps us learning and evolving with technology. We aim to think big and help define the future of cloud engineering. At Pulumi, you’ll be challenged, continue learning, share knowledge with others, and collaborate with a talented and supportive team. While Pulumi is headquartered in Seattle, WA, we are dedicated to being a remote-first company. This role is open to candidates located remotely within the United States. In This Role, You Will: Design, build, and maintain scalable cloud infrastructure using Pulumi and other Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools. Automate deployment processes for cloud services, ensuring high availability and performance. Develop CI/CD pipelines to streamline software delivery and improve developer productivity. Implement observability best practices, including logging, monitoring, and alerting for cloud services. Optimize cloud costs and performance, ensuring efficient use of AWS, Azure, GCP, and Kubernetes. Collaborate with engineers to improve infrastructure security, compliance, and operational resilience. Engage with the Pulumi open-source community, sharing best practices and contributing to enhancements in infrastructure automation. We’re Looking For Someone With: Experience in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) with Pulumi or Terraform Strong application development skills in languages like Go, or TypeScript. Expertise in Kubernetes, Docker, and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP). Deep knowledge of CI/CD systems such as GitHub Actions or GitLab CI. Understanding of observability tools (Cloudwatch, Honeycomb, Sentry). Experience with security best practices, including identity management, encryption, and policy enforcement. Strong problem-solving skills, with a focus on operational excellence and reliability. Passion for developer experience, infrastructure automation, and improving cloud workflows. Leverages AI-assisted development tools to improve engineering productivity, automate operational workflows, and enhance infrastructure reliability. Compensation: Base Salary Hiring Range: $160,000 - $209,000 All full-time employee offers at Pulumi include base salary, bonus or variable, equity and benefits (details below). Benefits Perks at Pulumi: Healthcare Coverage: We offer comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and supplemental insurance at no cost to U.S. employees. Internationally, we comply with local healthcare requirements and provide regionally appropriate coverage. Time Off: Our unlimited PTO policy encourages balance and rest — and we require employees to take a ... (truncated, view full listing at source)