Degreed is the upskilling platform that fuels growth and innovation through lifelong learning. We bring together everything you need to learn and advance—LMSs, courses, videos, articles, projects, and real-world skill insights—and match you with opportunities that align with your skills, role, and goals.
For businesses, Degreed helps build a culture of learning that attracts, develops, and retains top talent—driving both individual and company success.
We believe learning is the key to unlocking opportunities. Our mission is to discover, empower, and celebrate the next generation of global expertise.
Join us in shaping the future of learning and workforce development.
We are seeking a talented SRE/DevOps Engineer who is passionate about fostering a DevOps culture and eager to explore new technologies and ideas. This is an exciting time at Degreed as we transition more of our infrastructure and services to container-based technologies.
In this role, you will have the opportunity to learn, grow professionally, and contribute to a dynamic team while driving key projects, including the migration of services from Azure to GCP using container-based solutions. Your contributions will play a critical role in shaping the future of our platform infrastructure.
As a SRE/DevOps Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, building, and maintaining the infrastructure that supports our learning platform. You will work closely with our development teams to ensure that our applications are deployed efficiently and securely. This position will partake in rotating support rosters.
Key Skills
- Able to work autonomously and asynchronously
- Experienced working remotely
- Lifelong learner and passionate about discovering new things and taking on new challenges
- Possess strong communication, collaboration, and documentation skills
- 5+ years of supporting a high-scale Microsoft-Stack SaaS/Web Product in production
- 5+ years of deploying, managing and scaling Cloud Platform Resources - Azure, GCP, or AWS experience (Azure strongly preferred)
- Experience with containers and container orchestration (Kubernetes)
- Passionate about learning new things and taking on new challenges
- Strong understanding of DevOps and Agile principles
- Solution driven with ability to understand the big picture
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the charge as we continue to containerize our applications and services
- Migrating our infrastructure to code
- Design, deploy, and maintain scalable networks
- Build tools which encourage developers to take more ownership of their codebase
- Work closely with stakeholders to gain understanding of new features, dependencies, and technical details
- Deploy and configure new development tools and infrastructure
- Work on ways to automate and improve the software delivery processes
- Collaborate, educate, and empower other teams
Compensation
We are committed to fair and equitable compensation practices.
Salary Range: Depends on skill-level and location of hire and hence is a broad range from $120K to $180K.
Actual compensation packages are based on several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to: skill set, depth of experience, certifications, and specific work location.
We take care of our people with a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being, growth, and success.
View the full details here: https://px.sequoia.com/globalcompanybenefits
At Degreed, We Value
🌍 Diversity & Inclusion – We celebrate diverse perspectives and backgrounds, fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive and contribute.
📈 Growth Mindset – Learning is at the heart of what we do. We empower our employees to continuously develop their skills and grow their careers in alignment with their unique strengths and aspirations.
🤝 Collaboration – The best ideas come from working together. We cultivate a culture of open communication, teamwork, and shared success.
By joining Degreed, you’ll be part of a community that values learning, collaboration, and meaningful impact. If you’re passionate about driving change through upskilling and workforce transformation, we encourage you to apply and contribute to our mission.
Work Environment & Physical Demands
Degreed offers flexible work arrangements tailored to each role. Some positions are fully remote, while others follow a hybrid model for employees near an office. Please check the job details for role-specific requirements.
For remote and hybrid roles, you’ll collaborate virtually using tools like Zoom and Slack. This role may require prolonged computer use and stationary work, with the ability to interpret written and verbal communication effectively.
We are committed to creating an inclusive and adaptable work environment that enables every team member to thrive and do their best work.
Additional Information
Degreed is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a workplace free from discrimination and harassment. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, career development, compensation, and training.
💡 Accessibility & Accommodations
We are dedicated to full inclusion and will provide reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process. If you need assistance, please let us know.
🔍 Fair Hiring Practices
In compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
📄 E-Verify Participation
Degreed participates in the E-Verify employment verification program.
Global Data Privacy Notice for Job Candidates & Applicants
If you are applying from certain locations, your data may be processed in accordance with regulations such as the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).
For more details on how we process applicant data, please review our Global Data Privacy Notice for:
https://explore.degreed.com/privacy/
https://degreed.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/4409131149458-General-Data-Protection-Regulation-GDPR-Degreed-Update
By submitting your application, you acknowledge and agree to our use and processing of your data in compliance with applicable laws.
Fraudulent Recruitment Warning 🚨
Beware of fraudulent recruitment scams using the Degreed name. Scammers may impersonate our company, website, or hiring team.
⚠️ Degreed will never:
❌ Conduct recruitment via WhatsApp, Telegram, or direct-messaging platforms.
❌ Request sensitive personal or financial information in unsolicited communications.
❌ Offer jobs requiring upfront payments or promising unrealistic returns.
✅ Official Degreed communications will always come from a @degreed.com email address or phone number during the hiring process.
If you encounter suspicious activity, please report it immediately. Stay vigilant and protect yourself from fraud.
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