Staff DevOps Engineer #4161

As a Staff DevOps Engineer at GRAIL, your key responsibilities will include evaluating current and proposed software designs, assessing network infrastructure to manage security risks, and spearheading tool development using technologies like Bazel, Python, and Go. You'll also take the lead on our technical stack, which includes AWS, Docker, and Kubernetes, all while collaborating with various cross-functional teams to establish best practices and improve software handling.

To qualify for the Staff DevOps Engineer role at GRAIL, candidates should have 8+ years of experience in DevOps roles focused on build engineering, alongside a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field. A strong command of our technical stack, particularly Go, Gitlab, Bazel, AWS, Terraform, Docker, and Kubernetes is crucial, as well as strong problem-solving skills and effective communication abilities.

At GRAIL, we’re committed to fostering professional growth for our Staff DevOps Engineers. This includes opportunities for continuous learning through training and development resources, mentorship programs, and a culture that encourages knowledge sharing. We value individuals who are eager to teach others as well as those who are keen to learn new techniques!

The expected full-time annual base pay for a Staff DevOps Engineer at GRAIL ranges from $163K to $216K, depending on skills, experience, and location. Additionally, there may be opportunities to participate in an annual bonus plan and a long-term incentive plan, providing a complete package that aligns individual performance with GRAIL's success.

Staff DevOps Engineers at GRAIL can expect a fast-paced, dynamic work environment that fosters collaboration and innovation. With a hybrid work model available, engineers will collaborate with various teams in offices located in Menlo Park, CA, or Durham, NC. GRAIL's culture emphasizes openness to change and teamwork, making it an exciting place to grow and make a real impact.

When answering this question, focus on your hands-on experience with Go, Kubernetes, and related technologies. Discuss specific projects where you applied these tools, the challenges you faced, and how you overcame them, showcasing your problem-solving skills and what you learned from those experiences.

Discuss your organizational skills and tools or methodologies you've employed to manage multiple tasks. Highlight a situation where you successfully balanced workload pressures and deadlines, focusing on your ability to adapt while still achieving project goals.

Talk about reinforcement of security measures in the DevOps lifecycle, including automating security checks in CI/CD pipelines. Share any frameworks you use for risk assessments and examples from your past work where these strategies effectively mitigated security risks.

Emphasize the importance of clear communication and shared goals when working with cross-functional teams. Provide examples of successful collaborations and how you effectively handled differing perspectives to reach a consensus.

Discuss your experience with developing tools to enhance workflows and efficiencies. Describe a past experience where you initiated tool development, detailing the challenges, technical approach, and the positive outcome from your implementation.

Express your familiarity with AWS, detailing services you've used, architectural designs you've implemented, and specific projects that highlight your proficiency. Discuss how you've optimized cloud resources or leveraged AWS for scalability.

Show your dedication to continuous learning by mentioning resources you follow such as industry blogs, podcasts, webinars, and how you participate in community events or trainings. Highlight specific skills you’ve recently learned and applied.

Reflect on a significant challenge, detailing the context, steps you took to address it, and the outcome. Share insights on lessons learned and how this experience improved your approach to future challenges.

Speak to the importance of user data protection in all areas of your work, discussing specific policies or frameworks you have implemented or followed to ensure compliance with best practices and regulations in your previous roles.

Express your passion for GRAIL’s mission to detect cancer early. Relate your personal values to the company’s, highlighting how your skills and experiences align with their objectives and your desire to contribute meaningfully to healthcare innovation.