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Senior DevOps Engineer

LiltWashington D.C.Engineering
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Salary
$163K – $204K
Job type
Full-time
Work mode
Remote
Posted
9 Sept 2026
Status
Open · checked 7d ago

About this role

The Senior DevOps Engineer role at LILT in Washington D.C. involves building and maintaining robust software systems for an enterprise AI translation platform, making it a great fit for infrastructure professionals with a background in Linux and cloud environments. This position requires a mix of remote work and on-site customer engagement, while supporting global AI infrastructure.

Role Overview

LILT is seeking a world-class DevOps engineer to join the engineering team based out of the Washington D.C. hub. The primary focus of the role is to apply software talents to infrastructure and operations needs, covering bare-metal Linux deployments alongside commercial deployments in GCP and AWS. Because the platform requires low latency worldwide, the engineer will continuously improve multi-region configurations and help expand into new regions while supporting ongoing product development and customer engagements.

Key Responsibilities

Support technical operations across development and production systems.
Deliver infrastructure engineering projects that advance company initiatives.
Collaborate with research and development teams to ensure fast and reliable software delivery.
Secure platform infrastructure and harden on-premise builds.
Work alongside engineering teams to set, measure, and reach SLIs, SLOs, and SLAs.
Execute the product roadmap in sprints while adhering to SCRUM best practices.
Introduce and implement new technologies and best practices in InfoSec, DevOps, and Site Reliability.
Support self-managed customers directly on-site.

Requirements

Active TS/SCI security clearance with polygraph, along with the ability to satisfy other security requirements.
Minimum of 3 years of experience working as a Linux System Administrator, DevOps Engineer, or in a similar position.
Solid understanding of Docker paired with hands-on experience using Kubernetes.
Strong knowledge of at least one scripting language, such as Python or Bash.
High proficiency with at least one configuration management or infrastructure as code tool, preferably Terraform.
Experience utilizing GCP services like Compute Engine, shared VPC, and data analytics, or comparable equivalents from other cloud vendors.
Proven expertise in monitoring, alerting, and maintaining high production availability.
Experience with CI/CD tools and concepts, such as GitHub Actions.
U.S. citizenship is a mandatory precondition of employment.

Skills and Tools

Python and Bash scripting
AWS and GCP cloud platforms
Kubernetes and Docker containerization
Terraform infrastructure as code
GitHub Actions for CI/CD
Linux system administration and bare-metal deployments
Monitoring and alerting systems

Salary and Benefits

Competitive annual salary ranging between $163,000 and $204,000 USD.
Opportunity to earn on-target earnings (OTE) alongside meaningful equity.
401(k) matching program and flexible time off with company holidays.
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
Company-paid basic life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability.
Paid parental leave provided after six months of employment.

About the Company

LILT is an enterprise AI translation platform on a mission to make the world's information accessible to everyone regardless of the language they speak. Founded in 2015 by former Google Translate researchers, the company combines cutting-edge AI, machine translation, and human-in-the-loop expertise to deliver fast and accurate translations. Backed by prominent investors like Sequoia, Intel Capital, and Redpoint, LILT serves hundreds of global enterprises and government organizations.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should visit the official LILT careers page on lilt.com to submit an application and review further details about the recruitment process.

Skills and tech stack

PythonNLPKubernetesDockerAWSGCPMachine Learning

Questions candidates ask

What security clearance is required for this position?

Candidates must have and maintain an active TS/SCI security clearance with polygraph, and meet all other security-related requirements including U.S. citizenship.

What is the salary range for the Senior DevOps Engineer role?

The salary ranges from $163,000 to $204,000 USD per year, with additional opportunities for OTE and meaningful equity.

Where is this job located?

The position is based out of the LILT hub in Washington D.C. and involves a mix of remote work and on-site customer engagement.

How many years of experience are required?

Candidates must have a minimum of 3 years of experience as a Linux System Administrator, DevOps Engineer, or in a similar role.

What cloud platforms and tools are used?

The tech stack includes AWS, GCP, Kubernetes, Docker, Terraform, Python or Bash scripting, and GitHub Actions.

Ready to apply?

The application is on the official Lilt careers page.

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