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Since 2015, we have harnessed the power of cutting-edge deep learning technology and data science to transform how brands connect with their customers. Our mission? To bring intelligence to advertising and deliver unparalleled precision, relevance, and impact at scale. \nWith our innovative platform, advertisers enjoy unprecedented flexibility-whether it is activating Dynamic Deals through their preferred DSP, leveraging our managed service DSP, or utilizing our industry-first ContextGPT product. As a part of Cognitiv, you will be at the forefront of AI-driven advertising solutions, driving change and achieving remarkable growth in a rapidly evolving industry.\nNow, we’re growing!\nWe are looking for a Senior Site Reliability Engineer to strengthen our AWS infrastructure and improve service management across Cognitiv. Our immediate challenge is to scale and harden our AWS environment as we continue expanding our hybrid cloud footprint. 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This role demands an experienced engineer with the interest to rapidly learn our environment and help drive our long-term service management roadmap.\nThis role partners closely with our datacenter-focused SRE, so while deep, hands-on AWS expertise is the priority, working familiarity with datacenter operations is important so you can help provide multi-DC coverage when needed.\nLocation: This position will be in our Bellevue, WA office with a hybrid work schedule of 3 days in office (Mon/Tue/Wed) and 2 days remote (Thursday/Friday).\nResponsibilities\nDesign, implement, and maintain infrastructure across our AWS environment, serving as the primary owner of our cloud footprint.\nEvaluate our existing AWS architecture (compute, networking, security) and ensure we are set up for long-term scalability and growth.\nWork across engineering and product teams to scope projects tightly to core business requirements.\nDrive engineering-wide efforts to improve company service management around deployments, monitoring, and disaster recovery.\nSupport and help maintain our co-located datacenter deployments alongside our datacenter-focused SRE, providing coverage as needed.\nOur Stack\nHosting: AWS and Equinix colocation.\nMonitoring: Datadog (migrating off Prometheus).\nInfrastructure as Code: Terraform and Ansible.\nCompute: Primarily raw EC2 instances and bare-metal machines, with a small footprint of Kubernetes.\nRequirements\nDeep knowledge of AWS infrastructure, networking, and management practices.\n10+ years of experience in operations, software engineering, or as an SRE.\nWorking knowledge of modern datacenter practices, with the ability to support multi-DC deployments as needed.\nProven experience with infrastructure as code\nProficiency with Python and Bash.\nAn independent self-starter who looks at the big picture, takes ownership, and independently seeks out new challenges with creative solutions.\nA constructive, supportive team player, with good communication and interpersonal skills.\nPreferred Qualifications\nAWS certifications (e.g., Solutions Architect, SysOps Administrator) \nExperience with hybrid cloud/on-prem solutions.\nHands-on experience building out datacenters.\nWillingness and interest to travel 1-2 times per quarter.\nSalary: $160,000 - $200,000 USD Base Salary + Equity\nWhat We Offer\nCompensation is based on experience, skills, and other factors. Base salary is just one part of your total rewards at Cognitiv-you’ll also receive equity and a comprehensive benefits package.\nHighlights include:\nMedical, Dental and Vision plan for US employees & Extended Health Benefits for Canadian employees\n12 weeks paid parental leave + 4 weeks WFH\nUnlimited PTO + Work-From-Anywhere August\nCareer development with clear advancement paths\nEquity for all employees\nHybrid work model & daily team lunch\nHealth & wellness stipend + cell phone reimbursement\n401(k) & RRSP with employer match\nParking (CA, WA, Vancouver offices) & pre-tax commuter benefits\nEmployee Assistance Program\nComprehensive onboarding (Cognitiv University)\n…and more!\nWhat You’ll Find at Cognitiv\nFestiv - We make work fun with cross-team games, events, and creative team bonding.\nResponsiv - You’ll be close to clients and leadership, influencing real outcomes.\nInclusiv - Diversity and individuality are celebrated across all levels.\nInventiv - We reward curiosity and embrace bold ideas.\nTransformativ - We support your growth with training, mentorship, and flexibility.\nCollaborativ - We operate across coasts, connected by purpose and teamwork.\nCognitiv is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. 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