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Technical Staff: DevOps Engineer

Usul (Yc S24)

San Francisco, CAFull-timePosted 3w agoStill listed 2 days ago

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Compensation
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Location
San Francisco, CA
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
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Job overview

Usul is seeking a backend platform engineer to build core infrastructure for a platform governments will use to acquire technology. The company describes itself as an AI lab focused on helping the United States and its allies buy technology, and says it has supported major companies and Ukrainian drone manufacturers in winning contracts. The role seeks backend infrastructure experience and familiarity with several listed technologies; clearance and government-project experience are bonuses.

Skills & qualifications

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Skills

Python (Programming Language)DevOpsBash (Scripting Language)LinuxKubernetesTerraformAmazon Web ServicesGoogle Cloud Platform (GCP)TypeScriptReact.jsNext.jsBackend InfrastructureAWSGCPAgentic/LLM ToolingReactNational Security

Qualifications

2-8 Years Backend Infrastructure ExperienceTS/SCI or Secret ClearanceGovernment Project Experience

Full job description

About Usul Usul is a Silicon Valley AI lab helping America and its allies buy technology at the speed of Amazon Prime. We're Stanford dropouts, MIT AI scientists, and Tier-1 Special Forces Operators dedicating our lives to rebuilding the infrastructure that equips the Western world.

We’re the youngest founders to ever win a US Defense contract. Over the past year, we’ve helped Global 500 companies including RTX, BAE Systems, Palantir and Ukrainian drone manufacturers win $12B in contracts across 30 NATO nations.

You’ll be a backend platform engineer building the core platform infrastructure that world governments will use daily to acquire any technology at the speed of relevance.

Who we’re looking for

  • 2-8 YOE backend infra experience

  • Experience with several of the following: Python, DevOps, Bash, Linux, Kubernetes, Terraform, AWS/GCP, and agentic/LLM tooling.

  • Bonus: Typescript

  • Has passion for solving mission-critical national security problems

Bonuses

  • Holds a TS/SCI or Secret Clearance

  • Has worked on government projects before

  • Familiarity with React, NextJS, Typescript

About the interview

  • 15-minute screening with our Founding Engineers

  • 15-minute Culture Fit with Joon (CTO)

  • 3-hour Technical Interview

  • On-site at San Francisco/DC

  • Offer!

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How this job compares

Set against the 2,402 open DevOps Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 30, 2026.

Pay
  • This postingNot listed
  • California median$145–220K/yr283 salary ranges
  • US median$60–65/hr79 hourly ranges
Openings
Olive Jobs lists 360 open DevOps Engineer jobs in California and 2,402 across the US. 8% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in California
Experience
DevOps Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 3 to 8 years (2,139 postings).
Education
911 of the 2,402 open DevOps Engineer jobs (38%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

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