Software Engineer II

At Cadence, we hire and develop leaders and innovators who want to make an impact on the world of technology. Senior DevOps Infrastructure Engineer Role Overview We are looking for a talented and highly motivated Senior DevOps Infrastructure Engineer to join our DevOps team. The ideal candidate will play a key role in designing, implementing, automating, and maintaining DevOps tools, processes, and infrastructure across cloud and on-premises environments. This role requires strong technical expertise, hands-on problem-solving ability, and the capability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams in a global, matrixed environment. The successful candidate should be comfortable working across infrastructure administration, automation, cloud platforms, CI/CD enablement, virtualization, configuration management, and operating system support. A proactive mindset, strong troubleshooting skills, and the ability to drive technical execution independently are essential for success in this role. Key Responsibilities Design, implement, administer, maintain, and decommission infrastructure across both on-premises and cloud environments. Build and manage Infrastructure as Code solutions for cloud platforms such as Azure and AWS. Automate build, deployment, and release processes using scripting languages such as Python, PowerShell, Shell, Perl, and Batch. Support CI/CD pipelines by integrating automated testing, quality assurance, and deployment workflows. Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to infrastructure, application deployment, networking, operating systems, and cloud environments. Administer and maintain Windows and Linux server environments, including operating system deployment and platform-level support. Manage configuration management tools such as Chef, Puppet, and Ansible, including setup, maintenance, and automation use cases. Work with virtualization technologies such as VMware ESXi, vCenter, and vRA cloud management platforms. Implement and maintain security best practices to protect sensitive data and support compliance requirements. Collaborate with geographically distributed development, QA, IT, and infrastructure teams to deliver reliable DevOps and infrastructure solutions. Stay current with emerging technologies and best practices in DevOps, cloud computing, infrastructure automation, and software delivery. Required Skills and Experience Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. 5 to 7 years of relevant experience in a DevOps, infrastructure engineering, systems administration, or similar technical role. Strong hands-on experience with infrastructure administration and maintenance across cloud and on-premises environments. In-depth knowledge of Windows and Linux server administration. Practical experience with cloud platforms such as Azure, AWS, or GCP. Set up and maintain Network, firewall and DMZ, Vnet, subnets in Azure Hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code and automation-driven infrastructure deployment. Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, Bash, PowerShell, Shell, Perl, or Batch. Strong understanding of networking concepts, protocols, and infrastructure troubleshooting. Experience with configuration management tools such as Chef, Puppet, or Ansible. Exposure to virtualization technologies, including VMware ESXi, vCenter, and cloud management platforms. Ability to work independently and collaboratively while solving complex technical problems. Strong communication skills and the ability to coordinate effectively with globally distributed teams. Preferred Qualifications Experience working with dynamic public, private, and hybrid cloud environments. Hands-on experience with Terraform, Chef, Puppet, Python, Perl, Shell, Batch, and PowerShell scripting. Experience working on Windows and Linux platforms, including operating system administration. Experience managing vendors for license procurement, setup, and configuration. Experience implementing FinOps, cost optimization, and cloud governance practices. Certification in Red Hat Enterprise Linux or SUSE Linux Enterprise Server is preferred. Professional Summary We are seeking an experienced Senior DevOps Infrastructure Engineer with strong expertise in cloud and on-premises infrastructure, automation, Infrastructure as Code, CI/CD pipelines, operating system administration, virtualization, and configuration management. The candidate should have hands-on experience with Windows and Linux administration, scripting, cloud platforms such as Azure/AWS/GCP, VMware technologies, and tools such as Docker, Kubernetes, Chef, Puppet, Ansible, and Terraform. This role requires a self-driven professional who can troubleshoot complex infrastructure issues, automate build and deployment processes, collaborate with global teams, and contribute to secure, scalable, and efficient DevOps operations. We’re doing work that matters. Help us solve what others can’t.