DataForge is a fast-growing technology company building engineering tools for modern teams. We are fully distributed and passionate about solving hard problems at scale. As a Principal DevOps Engineer, you will play a key role in shaping our culture from anywhere in the world.
What You'll Do:
- Identify and address technical debt to keep the codebase healthy
- Write clean, well-tested, and well-documented code
- Collaborate with product and design teams to define technical requirements
- Lead code reviews and mentor engineers across the team
- Design, build, and maintain scalable backend services and APIs
- Drive architectural decisions aligned with long-term product goals
What We're Looking For:
- Strong external presence through publications, talks, or open source
- Experience shaping long-term technical vision and strategy
- Demonstrated impact at the company or industry level
- Exceptional ability to communicate complex ideas to all audiences
- 10+ years of deep expertise in your domain
What We Offer:
- Company-wide team retreats twice per year
- Home office setup stipend ($500-$1,000)
- Annual learning and development budget ($1,500+)
- Flexible hours — we trust you to manage your time
- Parental leave and family-friendly policies
To apply, send your resume and a short note about why you are excited about this role. We review every application and respond within 5 business days.