Site Reliability Engineer
Company: CADDi
Location: Chicago
Posted on: February 18, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description For security reasons, the
candidate must be a US Citizen, or a Permanent Resident (Green
Card) Overview As a Site Reliability Engineer at CADDi, you will
build and secure infrastructure supporting our AI platform with
special attention to safeguarding US customer data and supporting
the Aerospace and Defense Industrial Base. You'll have strong
ownership of US operations while collaborating with a global team
of 150 engineers in a fast-paced, high-growth environment. What
your days will look like: Infrastructure & Architecture: Design,
implement, and operate highly available, scalable, and
fault-tolerant infrastructure primarily on GCP, but to include
multi-cloud deployments. Optimize system performance, manage
disaster recovery, and ensure cost-effectiveness. Infrastructure as
Code: Lead Terraform-based infrastructure development with security
best practices, encrypted state management, and governance tools.
CI/CD & DevSecOps: Build robust pipelines supporting hundreds of
developers and AI engineers. Integrate automated security testing,
vulnerability scanning, and compliance checks throughout the
development lifecycle. Monitoring & Incident Response: Implement
comprehensive observability strategies using Prometheus, Grafana,
and ELK. Define SLOs/SLIs, manage error budgets, and lead incident
response with blameless post-mortems. Compliance & Security:
Navigate complex regulatory requirements for U.S. Aerospace and
Defense Industrial Base. Collaborate with security and legal teams
on expanding compliance standards. Automation & Collaboration:
Reduce operational toil through Python, Go, or Bash automation.
Work in a follow-the-sun model with global teams while taking
primary responsibility for US platform partition incidents and
operations. Requirements What will a successful Site Reliability
Engineer bring to the table: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science,
Engineering, or equivalent experience 4 years in Site Reliability
Engineering, DevOps, or Systems Engineering with cloud-based SaaS
platforms Deep Terraform and Infrastructure as Code expertise with
security best practices Proficiency in Python and other
scripting/programming languages Modern CI/CD experience (Github
Actions, GitLab CI, Jenkins, ArgoCD, Spinnaker) including AI/ML
workloads Strong cloud platform experience, preferably GCP (AWS,
Azure experience also valuable for future multi-cloud deployments)
Experience building and optimizing containers (Docker) and
configuring orchestration (Kubernetes) Monitoring tools experience
(Datadog, Prometheus, LogBungler, Grafana, etc.) Regulated industry
experience (Aerospace & Defense, Finance, Healthcare) with
experience building secure platforms DevSecOps principles and
security integration experience Security-first development mindset
with understanding of secure infrastructure practices Strong
problem-solving and communication skills for distributed team
environments What would have us dialing your number immediately
Hyper-growth startup experience AI Safety experience MLOps and
AI/ML infrastructure security experience What you will get in
return: Competitive Site Reliability Engineer salary in the Chicago
market with company-paid healthcare benefits, 401k matching,
generous time off, and work/life balance. In-depth experience in
various aspects of the international tech start-up environment in
Chicago. Opportunity to contribute to developing and implementing a
winning strategy as a foundational member, where you will put your
stamp on the foundation of CADDi moving forward in the US. Exposure
to cross-functional collaboration and leaders within a growing
startup environment, where your voice will be heard. The chance to
directly impact customer satisfaction, retention, and business
growth, helping multiple manufacturing businesses succeed and grow
in the US. Benefits At CADDi, we're committed to creating a work
environment that fosters your well-being and professional
development. Here are some of the benefits you'll enjoy as part of
our team: Comprehensive Health Benefits: We provide 100%
company-covered employee comprehensive health insurance, including
medical (UnitedHealth), dental (Principal), and vision (VSP) to
keep you and your family healthy. Compensation: Base salary is
$110,000 to $150,000 annually based off of experience and skills of
the candidate. Ownership & Rewards: Be a part of our success story
with a competitive stock options plan. Financial Security: Start
saving for your future with our 401k plan, featuring a generous 4%
company match starting on day one. Generous Time Off: Maintain a
healthy work-life balance with 15 days of paid time off, five
dedicated sick days, and ten company holidays to celebrate
throughout the year. Thriving Culture: We foster a vibrant work
environment with delicious company lunches, engaging events, and
healthy drinks and snacks to keep you fueled. Celebrate your
achievements with us at quarterly events and holiday gatherings.
Learning & Development: We invest in your growth by providing
opportunities to join professional organizations, attend industry
conferences, and participate in various learning initiatives.
Financial Incentives: Benefit from commuter and parking benefits to
simplify your daily commute. We also offer referral bonuses to help
you spread the word about exciting opportunities at CADDi. We are a
diverse and inclusive workplace that values your unique talents and
perspectives. We are committed to building a team that reflects the
communities we serve. Ready to join a passionate team and make a
real difference in the future of Manufacturing in the US? Apply
today, and let’s talk.
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