About Company
GumGum is a global technology and media company that understands the future of advertising is contextual. Our mission is to harness the power of AI to create a world where advertising is always welcome. We’ve built an industry-leading platform that leverages computer vision and natural language processing to deliver highly relevant and engaging ads for premium publishers and brands in a cookie-less future. Headquartered in Santa Monica, California, GumGum has offices and employees across the globe, fostering a vibrant, innovative, and inclusive culture where big ideas are encouraged, and collaboration is key. We are passionate about pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in ad tech and are looking for bright, driven individuals to join our journey. Join a team where your work directly impacts how millions experience digital content and contribute to a more privacy-forward internet.
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Job Description
GumGum is seeking a talented and passionate DevOps Engineer to join our dynamic Infrastructure Engineering team in Santa Monica. In this critical role, you will be instrumental in building, maintaining, and scaling the core systems that power GumGum’s cutting-edge advertising technology platform. You will work on a high-performance, distributed environment, ensuring the reliability, efficiency, and security of our services through automation, proactive monitoring, and robust incident response. This role is a fantastic opportunity for an engineer who thrives on solving complex infrastructure challenges, is deeply committed to ‘infrastructure as code’ principles, and has a strong understanding of cloud-native architectures. You will collaborate closely with software development teams, SREs, and data scientists to streamline development workflows, optimize deployments, and ensure our systems can handle massive scale and real-time demands. If you are passionate about fostering a culture of operational excellence, love automating repetitive tasks, and are eager to contribute to a product that’s redefining digital advertising, we encourage you to apply. Join us and help shape the future of contextual advertising with your expertise in cloud infrastructure and DevOps practices, playing a key role in our continuous innovation and growth.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and maintain scalable, reliable, and secure cloud infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles (Terraform, CloudFormation).
- Automate deployment, scaling, and management of applications across various environments (development, staging, production) using CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions).
- Manage and optimize Kubernetes clusters and container orchestration systems.
- Develop and maintain robust monitoring, alerting, and logging systems to ensure system health and performance (Datadog, Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack).
- Implement and enforce security best practices across our infrastructure and application stack, ensuring compliance and data integrity.
- Collaborate closely with development teams to optimize application performance, reliability, and troubleshoot production issues.
- Participate in on-call rotations to support our production systems and respond swiftly to incidents, ensuring minimal downtime.
- Continuously evaluate and introduce new technologies and best practices to improve our infrastructure and operational efficiency.
- Document infrastructure, procedures, and best practices comprehensively to foster knowledge sharing and maintain system integrity.
Required Skills
- 5+ years of experience in a DevOps, SRE, or Infrastructure Engineering role.
- Proficiency with at least one major cloud provider (AWS, GCP, Azure) – AWS strongly preferred.
- Strong experience with containerization technologies, especially Docker and Kubernetes.
- Expertise in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform or CloudFormation.
- Solid understanding of CI/CD pipelines and tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions).
- Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash, Go) for automation and system management.
- Experience with monitoring and logging tools (e.g., Datadog, Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack).
- Strong understanding of Linux operating systems and networking concepts.
- Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot complex distributed systems and resolve critical issues.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with a focus on teamwork.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.
- Experience with serverless technologies (AWS Lambda, Google Cloud Functions).
- Familiarity with database administration (SQL and NoSQL, e.g., PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Cassandra).
- Experience with configuration management tools (Ansible, Chef, Puppet).
- Knowledge of security best practices and compliance frameworks.
- Previous experience in the AdTech industry or high-volume data processing environments.
Perks & Benefits
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage for you and your dependents, effective on day one.
- Unlimited Paid Time Off (PTO) policy and 10 paid company holidays, promoting work-life balance.
- 401k plan with company matching contributions, to help you plan for your future.
- Generous professional development opportunities and education reimbursement to support continuous learning.
- Hybrid work model promoting flexibility and collaboration, with state-of-the-art office spaces.
- Wellness programs and mental health support resources for a holistic approach to well-being.
- Commuter benefits program to ease your daily travel.
- Fully stocked kitchen with healthy snacks and beverages (for on-site days), fostering a vibrant office environment.
- Regular company-wide social events and team building activities, encouraging connection and camaraderie.
- A vibrant, inclusive, and diverse company culture that values every voice and perspective.
How to Apply
Interested candidates are encouraged to apply by clicking the link below. Please ensure your resume highlights your experience with cloud infrastructure, automation, and distributed systems, and how your expertise aligns with GumGum’s mission. We look forward to reviewing your application and exploring how your skills can contribute to GumGum’s innovative and growing team. GumGum is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity.
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