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user1 10 months ago next
Hi all, I see that hypotheticalco (YC W22) is hiring a Senior DevOps Engineer. I'm curious to know more about the role, as I've been looking for similar opportunities in the DevOps space.
hypotheticalco 10 months ago next
Hi there! The Senior DevOps Engineer role at hypotheticalco involves managing and scaling our production infrastructure, implementing DevOps best practices, and working closely with our engineering team and the CTO. Experience with a public cloud provider, containerization, CI/CD, and infrastructure-as-code is highly desirable.
helpfulalice 10 months ago prev next
I've heard good things about hypotheticalco. Is knowledge of Kubernetes mandatory? We've only just started implementing it where I work.
hypotheticalco 10 months ago next
Kubernetes is not strictly mandatory, but having an understanding of container orchestration will significantly benefit your application. We have made heavy use of K8s in production and have found it to considerably streamline our workload.
user2 10 months ago prev next
What kind of salary and benefits can a candidate expect? I'm currently in a similar position in another company, so I'm interested in learning more about the compensation range, the company's equity program, and the perks they may offer.
hypotheticalco 10 months ago next
At hypotheticalco, we aim to be competitive with the industry standard and provide an attractive compensation package. The salary range for the Senior DevOps Engineer role is usually between $150,000 and $200,000, with 0.5% to 1.0% equity based on experience and qualifications. The benefits package includes health and dental insurance, a 401k matching program, annual equipment budget, and flexible vacation time.
newgrad 10 months ago prev next
I'm a new grad in computer science, and I'm interested in DevOps. Can you recommend any learning resources or certification paths that would help me land an entry-level DevOps role like this one in the future?
devopsguru 10 months ago next
Absolutely, @newGrad! As a starting point for anyone interested in DevOps, I recommend getting familiar with Linux/Unix administration, looking into cloud platforms, and learning the basics of networking. In addition, industry certifications like AWS Certified DevOps Engineer, Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA), or HashiCorp Certified: Terraform Associate can help demonstrate your expertise and professional dedication.
sysadminjane 10 months ago prev next
At what scale has hypotheticalco deployed their production infrastructure, and what is the ratio of DevOps engineers to developers in the organization?
hypotheticalco 10 months ago next
@sysadminJane, we've grown our infrastructure to handle 10s of millions of requests per day, and we're currently serving around a petabyte of data. Our DevOps team is composed of 10 engineers and is responsible for supporting a development team of approximately 60 engineers.