AOI · 22 hours ago
Senior Staff DevOps/DevSecOps Engineer
Duluth, GA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
5+ years expAOI is looking for an experienced Senior DevOps/DevSecOps Engineer to drive the operational efficiency of their embedded firmware development and application software. This role involves bridging the gap between development, security, and engineering operations by embedding security into the Software Development Life Cycle via automation of the CI/CD pipeline.
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No H1B
Responsibilities
Design, implement, and maintain robust automated CI/CD pipelines for embedded firmware and application software - building, testing, and deployment
Collaborate software developers and QA to ensure that firmware updates and application features are deployed securely and efficiently
Design and implement automated security controls within CI/CD pipelines to ensure "secure-by-default" patterns for AOI’s software
Conduct regular SAST, DAST, and SCA (Software Composition Analysis) vulnerability scans to identify and remediate risks
Perform application risk profiling and threat modeling for new features and network architecture changes
Lead incident response efforts, including root-cause analysis and implementation of preventative improvements
Ensure systems meet industry standards (EX: NIST) and customer requirements
Mentorship and train development teams on secure coding practices and foster a "shift-left" security culture
Qualification
Required
Proficiency in C/C++ and understanding of embedded Linux, bootloaders, and RTOS
Strong command of Python, Bash, or Go
Hands-on experience with Docker/Kubernetes for managing network-facing application software and microservices and tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, and Terraform
Expertise in security tools like Snyk, Checkmarx, Trivy, or OWASP ZAP
Experience using hardware and network debuggers, such as Wireshark, JTAG, or logic analyzers, to troubleshoot complex hardware-software interactions
Experience: 5+ years in a DevOps/DevSecOps, SRE, or Firmware Engineering role, specifically within the telecommunications or cable industry
Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Engineering, Electrical Engineering
Preferred
Certifications: (Preferred) AWS Certified DevOps Engineer, CISSP, CISM, or Certified DevSecOps Professional (CDP)
Benefits
Flexible and competitive health (medical, dental, vision) plans offer the employee with the right options to meet individual and family needs
Employer matching on 401(k) deferrals
Generous PTO policy, with unused PTO payout at end of the year
Relocation package available within US
Immigration sponsorships (Must be currently authorized to work in the US)
Company
AOI
Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. | NASDAQ: AAOI AOI is a leading designer and manufacturer of fiber optic networking products.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$532.92MKey Investors
China Construction BankGiza Venture CapitalTechnology Associates Management
2025-11-07Post Ipo Equity· $180M
2025-06-12Post Ipo Debt· $13.49M
2024-12-19Post Ipo Equity· $35.21M
Leadership Team
Stefan Murry
Chief Financial Officer
Steve Pederson
Vice President - Broadband Networking
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