BitKernel
Bitkernel Technology Inc.
is redefining how the world experiences digital video. With a proven track record of innovation, we’re on a mission to revolutionize streaming technology and build complete content ecosystems. Headquartered in
Austin, Texas
, with a growing office in
Vancouver, B.C.
, we’re building our future in North America. Powered by our groundbreaking platform,
Goose
, we’re creating a next-generation
self-serve SaaS solution
that enables
content creators, broadcasters, and media companies
to launch and scale OTT streaming services across
Android, iOS, Web, and SmartTV
platforms. Why Join Bitkernel?
At Bitkernel, you’ll experience the
energy of a startup
with the
stability of an established product
—and the opportunity to make a
global impact
. You’ll help shape major technical innovations, collaborate with visionary leaders, and solve complex, global-scale challenges backed by long-term R&D investment. We thrive on
empathy, innovation, and continuous learning
. Our team is made up of
curious, strategic thinkers
who combine deep technical expertise with emotional intelligence and a collaborative spirit across cultures and disciplines. Join us to
build, innovate, and grow
as we redefine how the world experiences digital video. BitKernel DNA (is it in you?)
Startup Hustle:
You thrive in fast-paced, ambiguous environments with a hands-on, problem-solving attitude. Boundary-Breaking Vision:
You challenge conventions to pioneer innovative, world-class user interfaces. AI-Enhanced Innovation:
You harness AI to supercharge development workflows and push the boundaries of what’s possible. Role Overview
The DevOps Manager is a strategic and technical leader responsible for driving operational excellence across infrastructure and engineering. This role oversees DevOps strategy, team management, and the optimization of CI/CD pipelines, monitoring, and security to ensure seamless integration between development and operations. The ideal candidate combines strong technical acumen with leadership and business alignment, ensuring Goose’s platform remains reliable, scalable, and secure. They will build a high-performing team that fosters automation, collaboration, and continuous improvement while representing the DevOps perspective with internal stakeholders and external partners. What You'll Own
DevOps Strategy and Planning
Formulate the company's overall DevOps direction and strategies for deployment, monitoring, and automation. Research operational technologies and industry trends to provide competitive infrastructure advantages. Participate in decision-making to ensure DevOps investments align with long-term goals. Develop and execute the DevOps vision, strategy, and roadmap in alignment with business objectives. Identify and evaluate emerging technologies (e.g., containerization, IaC) to inform future efforts. Oversee design, provisioning, and management of multi-cloud infrastructure (
AWS, Azure, GCP
) using
Terraform, Pulumi, and Crossplane
. Lead Kubernetes-based orchestration strategies for
scalable, resilient, and globally distributed systems
. Define policies for
disaster recovery, high availability, and cost optimization
across environments. Drive adoption of
GitOps workflows
and
Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
principles across the engineering organization. Automation & CI/CD
Architect and maintain automated CI/CD pipelines using
Jenkins, GitLab CI, or ArgoCD
. Standardize
environment provisioning and deployment automation
across dev, staging, and production. Implement
progressive delivery patterns
(blue/green, canary, feature flags) to increase release confidence. Observability, Security & Reliability
Enhance observability using
Prometheus, Grafana, Loki, and Datadog
. Establish
alerting, SLO/SLI dashboards
, and operational runbooks to maintain system health. Partner with Security to embed
DevSecOps practices
, ensuring compliance, encryption, and secrets management. Manage on-call rotations, incident response, and postmortem reviews to improve MTTR and platform resilience. Build and mentor a high-performing team of DevOps and Site Reliability Engineers. Collaborate closely with backend, QA, and product engineering leaders to align infrastructure goals with delivery objectives. Foster a
culture of automation, reliability, and continuous improvement
. Participate in architectural reviews and capacity planning for platform evolution. Technical Leadership
Deep expertise in
cloud infrastructure
,
container orchestration
, and
automation pipelines
(Kubernetes, Terraform, Pulumi, ArgoCD). Strong foundation in
Linux systems
,
network management
, and
CI/CD pipelines
with a focus on reliability, scalability, and security. Experienced in
observability and monitoring
(Prometheus, Grafana, Datadog) to maintain uptime and service performance. Skilled in
infrastructure as code (IaC)
and
GitOps practices
, driving consistency across environments. Strong understanding of
core internet and cloud concepts
including: API performance, bandwidth optimization, builds, releases, version control, and containerized application delivery. Strategic & Operational Planning
Defines and executes
DevOps roadmaps
aligned with product and business goals. Anticipates scaling, performance, and reliability needs across multi-cloud environments. Evaluates emerging tools and practices (AIOps, service mesh, policy-as-code) to improve operational maturity and efficiency. Builds and mentors a
high-performing DevOps team
, emphasizing accountability, automation, and continuous improvement. Establishes clear roles, objectives, and success metrics to drive performance. Promotes cross-training and technical sharing to enhance team capability and resilience. Continuous Improvement & Problem Solving
Leads
incident response
, root cause analysis, and post-mortem processes to strengthen platform resilience. Champions a culture of
automation, innovation, and proactive problem-solving
. Applies data-driven insights to reduce downtime, improve deployment velocity, and enhance developer experience. Acts as the
bridge between engineering, product, and operations
, ensuring DevOps initiatives align with business objectives. Communicates priorities, risks, and progress effectively to executives and cross-functional teams. Influences organizational change by evangelizing best practices and cultivating a shared reliability mindset. What We Require for this Role
8+ years of DevOps or SRE experience, with at least 3 years in a leadership role managing teams. Top-Tier Education:
You hold a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field from a 4-yr accredited institution globally ranked in the top 500 universities. Proven experience managing
Kubernetes
and
IaC-based multi-cloud infrastructure
. Hands-on expertise in
Terraform, Pulumi, or Crossplane
and CI/CD systems (
ArgoCD, Jenkins, GitLab
). Strong command of
Linux systems, Docker
, and
GitOps methodologies
. Proficiency with
monitoring/alerting stacks (Prometheus, Grafana, Datadog)
. Strong knowledge of
networking fundamentals
, CDN configurations, and
container security
. Excellent communication and team leadership skills, with the ability to align cross-functional teams. A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field is required. Bonus Points for Candidates Who Have...
Experience with
service mesh (Istio, Linkerd, or Cilium)
and
policy frameworks (OPA/Kyverno)
. Familiarity with
multimedia streaming architectures (HLS/DASH, CDN delivery)
. Exposure to
AI-enhanced operations or AIOps
. Experience with
global deployment scaling
for OTT or SaaS platforms. The pay range for this role is: 140,000 - 185,000 USD per year (HQ - Austin)
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is redefining how the world experiences digital video. With a proven track record of innovation, we’re on a mission to revolutionize streaming technology and build complete content ecosystems. Headquartered in
Austin, Texas
, with a growing office in
Vancouver, B.C.
, we’re building our future in North America. Powered by our groundbreaking platform,
Goose
, we’re creating a next-generation
self-serve SaaS solution
that enables
content creators, broadcasters, and media companies
to launch and scale OTT streaming services across
Android, iOS, Web, and SmartTV
platforms. Why Join Bitkernel?
At Bitkernel, you’ll experience the
energy of a startup
with the
stability of an established product
—and the opportunity to make a
global impact
. You’ll help shape major technical innovations, collaborate with visionary leaders, and solve complex, global-scale challenges backed by long-term R&D investment. We thrive on
empathy, innovation, and continuous learning
. Our team is made up of
curious, strategic thinkers
who combine deep technical expertise with emotional intelligence and a collaborative spirit across cultures and disciplines. Join us to
build, innovate, and grow
as we redefine how the world experiences digital video. BitKernel DNA (is it in you?)
Startup Hustle:
You thrive in fast-paced, ambiguous environments with a hands-on, problem-solving attitude. Boundary-Breaking Vision:
You challenge conventions to pioneer innovative, world-class user interfaces. AI-Enhanced Innovation:
You harness AI to supercharge development workflows and push the boundaries of what’s possible. Role Overview
The DevOps Manager is a strategic and technical leader responsible for driving operational excellence across infrastructure and engineering. This role oversees DevOps strategy, team management, and the optimization of CI/CD pipelines, monitoring, and security to ensure seamless integration between development and operations. The ideal candidate combines strong technical acumen with leadership and business alignment, ensuring Goose’s platform remains reliable, scalable, and secure. They will build a high-performing team that fosters automation, collaboration, and continuous improvement while representing the DevOps perspective with internal stakeholders and external partners. What You'll Own
DevOps Strategy and Planning
Formulate the company's overall DevOps direction and strategies for deployment, monitoring, and automation. Research operational technologies and industry trends to provide competitive infrastructure advantages. Participate in decision-making to ensure DevOps investments align with long-term goals. Develop and execute the DevOps vision, strategy, and roadmap in alignment with business objectives. Identify and evaluate emerging technologies (e.g., containerization, IaC) to inform future efforts. Oversee design, provisioning, and management of multi-cloud infrastructure (
AWS, Azure, GCP
) using
Terraform, Pulumi, and Crossplane
. Lead Kubernetes-based orchestration strategies for
scalable, resilient, and globally distributed systems
. Define policies for
disaster recovery, high availability, and cost optimization
across environments. Drive adoption of
GitOps workflows
and
Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
principles across the engineering organization. Automation & CI/CD
Architect and maintain automated CI/CD pipelines using
Jenkins, GitLab CI, or ArgoCD
. Standardize
environment provisioning and deployment automation
across dev, staging, and production. Implement
progressive delivery patterns
(blue/green, canary, feature flags) to increase release confidence. Observability, Security & Reliability
Enhance observability using
Prometheus, Grafana, Loki, and Datadog
. Establish
alerting, SLO/SLI dashboards
, and operational runbooks to maintain system health. Partner with Security to embed
DevSecOps practices
, ensuring compliance, encryption, and secrets management. Manage on-call rotations, incident response, and postmortem reviews to improve MTTR and platform resilience. Build and mentor a high-performing team of DevOps and Site Reliability Engineers. Collaborate closely with backend, QA, and product engineering leaders to align infrastructure goals with delivery objectives. Foster a
culture of automation, reliability, and continuous improvement
. Participate in architectural reviews and capacity planning for platform evolution. Technical Leadership
Deep expertise in
cloud infrastructure
,
container orchestration
, and
automation pipelines
(Kubernetes, Terraform, Pulumi, ArgoCD). Strong foundation in
Linux systems
,
network management
, and
CI/CD pipelines
with a focus on reliability, scalability, and security. Experienced in
observability and monitoring
(Prometheus, Grafana, Datadog) to maintain uptime and service performance. Skilled in
infrastructure as code (IaC)
and
GitOps practices
, driving consistency across environments. Strong understanding of
core internet and cloud concepts
including: API performance, bandwidth optimization, builds, releases, version control, and containerized application delivery. Strategic & Operational Planning
Defines and executes
DevOps roadmaps
aligned with product and business goals. Anticipates scaling, performance, and reliability needs across multi-cloud environments. Evaluates emerging tools and practices (AIOps, service mesh, policy-as-code) to improve operational maturity and efficiency. Builds and mentors a
high-performing DevOps team
, emphasizing accountability, automation, and continuous improvement. Establishes clear roles, objectives, and success metrics to drive performance. Promotes cross-training and technical sharing to enhance team capability and resilience. Continuous Improvement & Problem Solving
Leads
incident response
, root cause analysis, and post-mortem processes to strengthen platform resilience. Champions a culture of
automation, innovation, and proactive problem-solving
. Applies data-driven insights to reduce downtime, improve deployment velocity, and enhance developer experience. Acts as the
bridge between engineering, product, and operations
, ensuring DevOps initiatives align with business objectives. Communicates priorities, risks, and progress effectively to executives and cross-functional teams. Influences organizational change by evangelizing best practices and cultivating a shared reliability mindset. What We Require for this Role
8+ years of DevOps or SRE experience, with at least 3 years in a leadership role managing teams. Top-Tier Education:
You hold a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field from a 4-yr accredited institution globally ranked in the top 500 universities. Proven experience managing
Kubernetes
and
IaC-based multi-cloud infrastructure
. Hands-on expertise in
Terraform, Pulumi, or Crossplane
and CI/CD systems (
ArgoCD, Jenkins, GitLab
). Strong command of
Linux systems, Docker
, and
GitOps methodologies
. Proficiency with
monitoring/alerting stacks (Prometheus, Grafana, Datadog)
. Strong knowledge of
networking fundamentals
, CDN configurations, and
container security
. Excellent communication and team leadership skills, with the ability to align cross-functional teams. A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field is required. Bonus Points for Candidates Who Have...
Experience with
service mesh (Istio, Linkerd, or Cilium)
and
policy frameworks (OPA/Kyverno)
. Familiarity with
multimedia streaming architectures (HLS/DASH, CDN delivery)
. Exposure to
AI-enhanced operations or AIOps
. Experience with
global deployment scaling
for OTT or SaaS platforms. The pay range for this role is: 140,000 - 185,000 USD per year (HQ - Austin)
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