Senior Infrastructure Engineer I at Upside

Austin, Texas, United States

Upside Logo
$150,000 – $180,000Compensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Technology, CommerceIndustries

Requirements

  • 2–4 years of experience in an infrastructure, DevOps, platform, or SRE role supporting production systems
  • Familiar with AWS, Terraform, and GitHub (or equivalent infrastructure tooling)
  • Proficient in at least one scripting or programming language, such as Python, Bash, or Go
  • Experience working with CI/CD systems like GitHub

Responsibilities

  • Contribute to infrastructure initiatives that improve platform reliability, security, and developer experience, such as CI/CD pipeline improvements, cost optimization, and automation of manual workflows
  • Collaborate with teammates and product engineers to identify pain points in build, test, or deploy workflows and deliver well-scoped improvements using existing platform tools and patterns, and developing new ones where needed
  • Implement infrastructure-as-code modules using Terraform, helping maintain and extend AWS resources in a reliable and consistent way
  • Participate in the team’s shield rotation, helping investigate org-wide issues, respond to incidents, and ensure systems are resilient and well-monitored
  • Document work clearly, contribute to team best practices, and help others adopt infrastructure patterns by sharing knowledge in Slack, Confluence, and GitHub
  • Provide guidance to more junior team members when applicable, and proactively seek feedback and mentorship to support growth

Skills

CI/CD
Cloud Infrastructure
Observability
Security Automation
DevOps
Infrastructure Automation
Cost Optimization

Upside

Cash-back app for everyday purchases

About Upside

Upside offers a cash-back app that rewards users for everyday purchases like gas, groceries, and food. Users can claim cash-back offers at local retailers, which increases their purchasing power while helping retailers boost sales and customer loyalty. The company earns revenue through partnerships with retailers, sharing commissions with users as cash-back rewards. Upside aims to create a fair economic model in retail, focusing on user privacy, environmental sustainability, and fostering an inclusive workplace.

Washington, District of ColumbiaHeadquarters
2015Year Founded
$63.2MTotal Funding
SERIES_DCompany Stage
Consulting, Cybersecurity, Consumer GoodsIndustries
201-500Employees

Benefits

Health, vision, & dental insurance
Free lunch
Stock options
Unlimited PTO

Risks

Increased competition from fintech companies like Chime could dilute Upside's value proposition.
Dependency on specific retail partners may limit Upside's flexibility in diversifying partnerships.
Reliance on the volatile fuel sector could impact Upside's profitability.

Differentiation

Upside offers personalized cash-back deals, enhancing consumer purchasing power.
The company invests 1% of revenue in sustainability initiatives, appealing to eco-conscious consumers.
Upside's partnerships with major retailers boost retailer profits without altering operations.

Upsides

Partnerships with Chime and Schnucks expand Upside's reach and user base.
The rise of digital wallets enhances Upside's integration opportunities, increasing user engagement.
Sustainability focus attracts environmentally conscious consumers, differentiating Upside from competitors.

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