[Remote] Senior Cloud Infrastructure Engineer

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Helix is dedicated to transforming healthcare through genomics, aiming to integrate genomic data into clinical practice. The Senior Cloud Infrastructure Engineer will be responsible for architecting and securing the cloud infrastructure, collaborating with various teams to enhance support for product development while ensuring reliability and scalability.ResponsibilitiesLead the strategic evolution of our cloud infrastructure, proactively identifying opportunities to enhance support for product teams. Drive innovation in cloud infrastructure strategyCollaborate with product management, scientists, and engineering teams to understand intricate requirements and develop comprehensive, forward-thinking engineering designsArchitect and implement highly reliable and massively scalable cloud infrastructure solutions on AWS and potentially other platforms, anticipating future growth and evolving user and health system needs. Ensure alignment with the long-term architectural visionChampion and promote Cloud Engineering best practices across teams, influencing technical direction and standardsStrategically lead initiatives to optimize cloud spending, demonstrating a strong understanding of budget ROI and resource utilizationSpearhead the development and advancement of sophisticated CI/CD pipelines for highly automated, efficient, and resilient build, test, and deployment processesDefine and implement comprehensive observability strategies, selecting and managing advanced tools to provide deep insights into system health and performance, and proactively predict and mitigate potential issuesMentor and guide Infrastructure Engineers by providing technical expertise, constructive feedback, coaching, and support to foster their professional development and drive excellence in cloud operationsSkillsExperience integrating and utilizing AI-powered tools for proactive observability, cost optimization, and code analysis to improve cloud operations and developmentAbility to evaluate and recommend new AI tools to enhance cloud operations and development workflowsA strong passion for improving people's lives through access to better information about their DNAMinimum of 5+ years of progressive hands-on experience in cloud architecture, deployment, and operations, demonstrating increasing technical leadership and strategic impact5+ years of significant software development experience in one of the following: Go, Python, or a similar language, with a proven track record of designing and implementing complex cloud-native applications and infrastructure5+ years of in-depth experience in cloud computing, with at least 5 years of demonstrable expert-level experience with a broad range of AWS services and a deep understanding of cloud architectural patternsParticipate in a rotating on-call schedule, demonstrating ownership, providing leadership during incidents, and driving root cause analysis and preventative measuresExpert-level sysadmin skills in a Linux environment, including mastery of Bash and other scripting languages for advanced automation, diagnostics, and performance tuningExtensive experience in designing and implementing infrastructure-as-code tooling/frameworks — e.g., Terraform and CDK — at scale, including defining best practices and standardsA strong affinity for and proven ability to champion an engineering culture that emphasizes Agile methodologies, DevOps principles, and continuous delivery practices across teamsExceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the proven ability to articulate complex technical concepts clearly and persuasively to diverse audiences, including executive stakeholdersDirect experience with CircleCi, Rollbar and PagerdutyFamiliarity with full-stack developmentFamiliarity with regulated software systems and entitiesAWS or other cloud certificationsMulti Cloud experience (AWS, GCP, Azure)BS+ in Computer Science; coursework in genetics or bioinformaticsBenefitsExpected Helix Discretionary Annual Bonus: 10% of your annual salaryEquity: We offer generous equity at Helix. If you receive a Helix offer your recruiter will book dedicated time with you to educate you on our equity model.Comprehensive Health Insurance with Date of Hire eligibilityAbove average employer paid premium coverage12 weeks Helix Paid Parental Leave option401(k) with employer matching of up to 3% and 100% Vesting on the Date of HireComprehensive Well-Being BenefitsFlexible PTORemote options for many roles and a home office stipendCompany OverviewHelix is a population genomics company that is working to advance genomics research and integrate genomic data into clinical care. It was founded in 2015, and is headquartered in San Mateo, California, USA, with a workforce of 51-200 employees. Its website is http://www.helix.com.Company H1B SponsorshipHelix has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 3 in 2026, 4 in 2025, 3 in 2024, 3 in 2023, 1 in 2022. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.