Dragos02.03.26
AI SCORE 8.5

Staff Software Engineer - CI/​CD Automation Specialist

$192K/year

About the Role

Dragos is on a relentless mission to defend industrial organizations that provide us with the necessities of modern civilization. We are looking for a Staff Software Engineer remote to join our Vulnerability Analysis Content Team. In this role, you will play a pivotal part in accelerating the delivery of vulnerability findings to our customers through robust automation and tooling.

What You'll Do

  • Design, build, and maintain CI/CD pipelines for content review, validation, and deployment, ensuring rapid and accurate dissemination of vulnerability intelligence.
  • Develop and improve analyst workflows and tooling to streamline the vulnerability analysis and publication process.
  • Own technical strategy for the content delivery pipeline, making architecture decisions and managing design documentation.
  • Collaborate with Vulnerability Analysts to automate repetitive tasks in the content creation lifecycle.
  • Implement automated testing frameworks for vulnerability content validation, including unit, integration, and end-to-end tests.
  • Design and enforce data validation and content quality assurance automation to ensure accuracy and consistency of findings.
  • Lead cross-team initiatives to integrate vulnerability content delivery into broader Dragos systems.
  • Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership on DevOps and automation initiatives.

Requirements

  • 8+ years in a production software development environment, with 4+ years of experience in Python development.
  • 3+ years of experience designing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI, or GitHub Actions.
  • Strong experience with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) and infrastructure-as-code (Terraform, Ansible).
  • Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and cloud-native services.
  • Demonstrated ability to architect, design, and build developer tooling and workflow automation.
  • Proficiency with git workflows and code review processes at scale.
  • Solid understanding of Linux systems administration and command-line tooling.
  • Strong communication skills to translate technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders.

Nice to Have

  • Experience working in a security-focused environment or with security content delivery pipelines.
  • ICS/OT knowledge and experience.
  • Experience with observability tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack).
  • Background in vulnerability management, threat intelligence, or security operations.

What We Offer

  • Salary of $192,000 per year.
  • Competitive equity package.
  • Comprehensive benefits plan.
  • Remote-first culture with operations in North America, Europe, the Middle East, and APAC.
  • Opportunity to work on mission-critical projects that can save the world.
Why This Job8.5 of 10

Join Dragos as a Staff Software Engineer remote and lead critical CI/CD automation initiatives. Enjoy a competitive salary and equity package while making a global impact.

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Who Will Succeed Here

Proficiency in Python and experience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins or GitLab CI, enabling efficient automation of deployment processes in a cloud environment.

Strong familiarity with container orchestration using Kubernetes and Docker, allowing for seamless application deployment and scaling in a remote work setup.

A proactive mindset focused on continuous improvement and a passion for cybersecurity, particularly in the context of industrial systems, to enhance the vulnerability analysis process.

Learning Resources

Python for DevOpscourse

Career Path

Staff Software Engineer - CI/CD Automation Specialist(Now)Lead Software Engineer - Cloud Infrastructure(1-2 years)Engineering Manager - DevOps(3-5 years)

Market Overview

Market Size 2024
$30B
Annual Growth
12.5%
AI Adoption
45%
Investment
+150%
Labour Demand
+30%
Avg Salary
$140K

Skills & Requirements

Required
PythonCI/CDDocker
Growing in Demand
Machine Learning with PythonDevOps PracticesCloud Security
Declining
Shell ScriptingjQuery

Domain Trends

Rise of Infrastructure as Code
The adoption of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform and Ansible is increasing, with a growth rate of 25% year-over-year as organizations seek to automate their infrastructure.
Containerization Dominance
Docker and Kubernetes are becoming standard in CI/CD pipelines, with 70% of organizations reporting their use in production environments, leading to a 40% increase in job postings for CI/CD specialists.
Cloud-Native Development
The shift towards cloud-native applications is driving demand for skills in AWS, Azure, and GCP, with a reported 50% increase in job roles requiring cloud expertise over the past year.

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