Reduce operational toil by turning manual processes into reliable, repeatable workflows
Build internal tooling and platforms that enable safe self-service changes for other engineers
Improve the reliability and resilience of our infrastructure (Kubernetes, databases, services)
Implement and evolve systems for deploying and running applications in Kubernetes
Contribute to architecture decisions across infrastructure, reliability, and security
Write and review production-quality code
Participate in on-call rotations—but focus on building systems that prevent incidents, not just respond to them
Who we’re looking for
10+ years of experience in infrastructure, SRE, or software engineering roles
Strong software engineering skills—you build systems, not just scripts
Experience managing production infrastructure at scale (cloud + containerized systems)
Experience with Infrastructure as Code (e.g., Terraform)
Experience running and troubleshooting distributed systems (Docker/Kubernetes)
Experience with observability and debugging tools (Datadog, CloudWatch, ELK/EFK, etc.)
Proficiency in at least one programming language (Python, Go, JavaScript, etc.)
Experience participating in on-call rotations and improving systems based on incidents
Strong communication and collaboration skills
You might be a great fit if you
Default to automation over manual processes
See repetitive work and immediately want to eliminate it
Think in terms of systems, failure modes, and long-term scalability
Care about building infrastructure that other engineers can use safely and confidently
Enjoy working in a small team with high ownership and impact
Nice to have
Experience running Kubernetes in production at scale
Deep familiarity with AWS
Experience building internal platforms or developer tooling
Background in distributed systems or large-scale data systems
We're a lean team, so your impact will be felt immediately, and opportunities will grow as the company scales up. If this all sounds like a good fit for you, why not join us?
Alloy is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. Below is the anticipated starting base compensation range for this role; however, pay may vary depending on job-related knowledge, in-demand skills, relevant experience, and/or geography. In addition to a competitive base salary, this position is also eligible for equity awards in the form of stock options (ISOs) as well as a competitive total benefits package. Your recruiter will be happy to walk you through the details and what compensation could look like for you specifically!
This position has a base salary range of $179,000 to $250,000.
Benefits and Perks
We invest in your health, your financial future, and your growth. Here's what you can expect:
Medical, dental, and vision coverage from the first of the month after you join, including $0 employee-only premium options, plus FSA options and an Alloy-funded HSA with our high-deductible plan
Healia: if your spouse or partner has health insurance through their employer, Alloy may cover up to 100% of your family's costs on their plan
Alloy-paid One Medical membership, Spring Health therapy and coaching, Superpower advanced lab testing, and ClassPass credits
Stock options for every full-time employee
401(k) with a 100% match up to 4% of pay, vested immediately, plus a mega backdoor Roth option
Free, unlimited 1:1 financial planning through Addition Wealth
Unlimited PTO plus company holidays
16 weeks of fully paid parental leave for eligible birthing, non-birthing, adoptive, and foster parents
Annual learning and development stipend, plus a home office stipend to set up your workspace
Hybrid work environment: most team members work from our HQ in Union Square, Manhattan, Tuesday through Thursday, with in-office expectations that vary by role. Catered lunches from a variety of local restaurants and frequent employee-organized cultural events bring energy to the office. On Mondays and Fridays, many employees work remotely, while some take advantage of the quieter office.
How to apply
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Alloy is proud to be an equal-opportunity workplace and employer. We’re committed to equal opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, gender, gender identity, parental or pregnancy status, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, or veteran status. We are committed to an inclusive interview experience and provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with visible and invisible disabilities. We encourage applicants to share needed accommodations with their recruiter.
All Alloy jobs are listed on our careers page. Any communication during the recruitment process, including interview requests or job offers, will come directly from a recruiting team member with an alloy.com email address. We do not use outside applications or automated text messaging in our recruiting process. We will not ask for any sensitive financial or identification information during the recruiting process. If you’re ever unsure, please contact us directly via our website before sharing personal information.
