Principal Infrastructure Engineer - Kandji

Job Title: Principal Infrastructure Engineer
Job Location: Miami
Job Listing URL: https://jobs.lever.co/kandji/4356620c-cab2-4347-a61b-89ab9e28df5e
Job Description: About Kandji

Kandji is the Apple device management and security platform that empowers secure and productive global work. With Kandji, Apple devices transform themselves into enterprise-ready endpoints, with all the right apps, settings, and security systems in place. Through advanced automation and thoughtful experiences, we’re bringing much-needed harmony to the way IT, InfoSec, and Apple device users work today and tomorrow.

Some of the smartest money in tech has partnered with Kandji to realize our vision, including Tiger Global, Felicis, Greycroft, First Round Capital, and Okta Ventures. In July 2024, Kandji raised $100 million in capital from General Catalyst, bringing Kandji’s valuation to $850 Million.

Since Kandji’s Series C in 2021, the company has seen a 600%+ increase in annual recurring revenue, and its customer base has grown nearly 4X across 40+ industries. Notable customers include Allbirds, Canva, and Notion, and the company has partnerships with such industry giants as ServiceNow, AWS, and Okta.

Kandji was also named to Forbes’ Next Billion Dollar Startup List 2023 and recognized as a top venture-backed startup with the potential to reach unicorn status.

The Opportunity

As a Principal Infrastructure Engineer at Kandji, you will be instrumental in architecting and scaling our AWS-based infrastructure to support our rapid growth. In this pivotal role, you'll collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to design and implement robust, secure, and efficient systems that meet our performance and scalability goals. Your expertise in AWS, Terraform, and Kubernetes will be critical in shaping our infrastructure strategy, ensuring that our platform remains resilient and adaptable in a fast-paced environment.

We are seeking a seasoned engineer who brings not only deep technical knowledge but also a strategic mindset to navigate complex architectural decisions. Your ability to evaluate trade-offs and make informed choices will have a significant impact on our organization's success. This role offers the opportunity to lead transformative initiatives, mentor team members, and contribute to the evolution of our infrastructure as we continue to scale.
How You Will Make a Difference Day to Day:
Architect & Scale: Design and implement scalable, secure, and highly available infrastructure solutions on AWS to support Kandji’s expanding platform.
Infrastructure as Code: Develop and manage infrastructure using tools like Terraform and AWS CDK, ensuring repeatability and consistency.
Automation & CI/CD: Lead the development of automated deployment pipelines and CI/CD processes to enhance development velocity and reliability.
Monitoring & Observability: Implement comprehensive monitoring, logging, and alerting solutions to proactively identify and address system issues.
Collaboration: Work closely with engineering, security, and product teams to align infrastructure initiatives with business goals.
Mentorship: Provide guidance and mentorship to junior engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
We’d love to hear from you if you have:
Experience: 10+ years in infrastructure engineering, with a strong background in AWS services and cloud-native architectures.
Technical Proficiency: Expertise in Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, AWS CDK), containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and CI/CD tools.
Security Focus: Deep understanding of cloud security best practices and experience implementing security controls in AWS environments.
Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to diagnose complex system issues and implement effective solutions promptly.
Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.
Required to work on-site 5x a week in our Miami office (Coral Gables).
Nice to haves, but NOT required:
Experience in a hyper-growth startup environment.
Familiarity with device management and security.
Contributions to open-source infrastructure projects.