DevOps Engineer
Content + Source + Freshness • 12 Dec 2025 • 95% confidence
Offer value
Decent compensation and opportunity to work in AI-driven projects, but the contractor role may lead to job insecurity.
- Salary $30,000–$50,000/year is decent for contractor work
- Opportunity to engage in AI solutions development
- Requires flexibility to adapt to project changes
- Contract status may impact job security
Pros
- Competitive salary ($30,000–$50,000/year) for a contractor role
- Hands-on involvement in AI governance projects
- Dynamic and innovation-focused work environment
Cons
- Contractor status may lead to instability
- May require extended hours which can impact work-life balance
- Working in a rapidly evolving field may add pressure
Who it's for
Mid-Level • Remote
Good fit
- Experienced DevOps engineers looking for innovation
- Individuals interested in AI and its governance
- Candidates wanting to thrive in a tech startup culture
Not recommended for
- Job seekers seeking long-term stability
- Those who prefer structured, predictable work
- People not open to remote work environments
Motivation fit
Key skills
About the job
Swif.ai is the governance layer that lets every company unleash AI safely—and we’re poised to own that future.
We are building an all-in-one AI-driven solution for managing device security and compliance that can automate your policy deployment and data collecting for your compliance automation.
We’re looking for people with a strong background or interest in building successful products or systems; you’re comfortable in dealing with lots of moving pieces; you have exquisite attention to detail, and you’re comfortable learning new technologies. Software engineering and innovation are at the core of our team.
As a DevOps Engineer, you will be the core team supporting products, services, and APIs.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Support the design and implementation of highly available and secure geo-distributed networks that operate for long periods of time with minimal maintenance
- Deploy, upgrade, and scale our suite of mission-critical services
- Engage in and improve the whole life cycle of services, from design through deployment and operation
- Closely collaborate with software engineers to design highly operable and maintainable services
- Develop prototypes to prove key design concepts and quantify technical constraints
- Participate in architecture, design, and code reviews
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- 2+ years of professional experience with DevOps / Site Reliability
- Experience with the Linux operating system
- Experience with Gitlab CI/CD
- Experience with large-scale application deployment and management systems such as Kubernetes
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems, or engineering
- Security-driven mindset and familiarity with standards and tools such as PKI, ISTIO, RSA
- Experience with source code development tools and version control tools
- Experience designing and implementing software in at least one language such as Python, Go, or scripting languages
- Experience with software product deployment, and continuous integration/deployment systems
- Ability to work creatively and effectively in a dynamic environment with changing needs and requirements
- Ability to work independently and in a team, take initiative, and communicate effectively
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Willing to work extended hours and weekends when needed
What’s it like to work at Swif?
Swif was launched in 2022 and accelerated by the Y Combinator program.
We look at Swif as a constant work in progress. We’re here to support each other in our curiosity and creativity – and we pursue thoughtful discussion and knowledge-sharing among a diverse set of peers and colleagues.
We want to hear from you and share with you our vision. We would love to connect people passionate about remote work and productivity solutions as much as we do.
