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Sr Systems Reliability Engineer

Job ID 10130070 Location Nicasio, California, United States Business Lucasfilm Date posted Sep. 18, 2025
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Job Summary:

The Skywalker Sound Development Group is seeking a skilled Sr System Reliability Engineer to join our team. The Skysound Development Group is developing a set of next-generation tools for audio soundtracks and media distribution. We aim, through the synthesis of institutional wisdom of creative, high-quality audio and cutting-edge software engineering, to bridge the divide between content creation and audience experience.

As a Sr Systems Reliability Engineer within the Group, you will play a key role in conceiving and developing tools to help usher in the new era of post production audio content creation, working in areas such as application development, cloud computing, database, and state-of-the-art security implementations. The Development Group works closely with master audio content creators to produce novel technology for immediate utilization. Your expertise in modern development tools, cloud infrastructure, and security practices will ensure the delivery of reliable, high-quality solutions that serve the needs of creative teams and global audiences.

This role is considered Hybrid, which means the employee will work 2-3 days onsite at our Nicasio, CA office and occasionally from home.

What You'll Do

  • Design, manage and maintain critical infrastructure for both software development and deployed global production resources.

  • Collaborate on the provisioning of cloud infrastructure in AWS using Terraform to ensure consistency and scalability.

  • Maintain and manage multiple Kubernetes clusters across both cloud and on-premise environments.

  • Implement and enforce best practices for secure software development and deployment in alignment with industry standards.

  • Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize build and deployment processes to maximize efficiency and minimize downtime.

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including developers and security experts, to ensure systems meet operational requirements.

  • Develop, maintain, and enhance CI/CD pipelines using GitLab to support build automation, unit testing, and integration testing.

  • Continuously evaluate and implement tools and technologies to improve workflows and platform reliability.

What We’re Looking For

  • BS Degree in Computer Science

  • 5+ years of experience in DevOps, Site Reliability Engineering, or a related field.

  • Extensive AWS knowledge: EC2, ECS/EKS, Lambda, ELB, ASGs, Route53, KMS, SSM, IAM, S3, ACM, VPC, RDS, Elasticache.

  • Proficiency with modern observability practices: application monitoring, tracing, and profiling tools (e.g. Datadog, New Relic, OpenTelemetry, Splunk).

  • Proficiency with GitLab CI, Terraform, Helm, and Packer 

  • Demonstrated experience designing and managing CI/CD pipelines for complex software platforms.

  • In-depth knowledge of Containers and Container Orchestration technologies: Docker, Kubernetes

  • Experience with Terraform or other infrastructure as code tooling.

  • Strong scripting skills in Python, Bash, or similar languages.

  • Familiarity with modern security practices for protecting sensitive assets in distributed systems.

  • Exceptional problem-solving skills, with a proactive and collaborative mindset.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience working with media and entertainment pipelines or pre-release content workflows.

  • Proficiency with Golang, Python, or C++ 

  • Experience with modern AI/ML frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch, Hugging Face) and their integration into operational workflows.

  • Knowledge of container security tools and systems, such as Falco or Aqua Security.

  • Experience with emerging deployment systems like ArgoCD or Flux for GitOps workflows.

  • Familiarity with serverless computing paradigms and technologies such as AWS Lambda or Google Cloud Run/Functions.

  • Understanding of high-performance computing systems in cloud environments.

  • Experience with administering VMWare vSphere clusters.


 


The hiring range for this position in Nicasio, CA is $152,100 to $203,900 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.

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About Lucasfilm:

Lucasfilm is a global leader in film, television and digital entertainment production. In addition to its motion-picture and television production, the company's activities include visual effects, audio post-production and cutting-edge digital animation, interactive entertainment software, and the management of the global merchandising activities for its entertainment properties including the legendary STAR WARS and INDIANA JONES franchises. Lucasfilm Ltd. is headquartered in northern California.

About The Walt Disney Company:

The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney’s stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.

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