Dev Ops Engineer IV

About the job

Dev Ops Engineer IV

Goleta, CA, US, 93117

About the Role

At KARL STORZ, we’re dedicated to advancing medical technology and improving patient care. We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer (DevOps / CI-CD) to lead the design and implementation of our value delivery pipeline for embedded medical device software.

In this senior, hands-on leadership role, you’ll drive a data-driven, continuous improvement vision grounded in lean and agile principles. You’ll work closely with software development, IT, and global engineering teams to build a highly reliable, secure, and repeatable CI/CD pipeline with automated quality gates—ensuring the safe and efficient deployment of regulated medical device software.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the design, implementation, and evolution of CI/CD infrastructure for embedded medical device software

Serve as a senior technical lead within an agile development team

Build and support highly reliable, repeatable build and deployment pipelines with automated quality gates

Identify infrastructure needs and partner with IT to plan for current and future capacity

Install, configure, and maintain DevOps tools, reusable components, simulators, and test interfaces

Develop and maintain a comprehensive configuration management solution

Design, integrate, and test software across the deployment pipeline

Produce live dashboards and in-depth performance metrics for executive leadership

Drive data-driven continuous improvement initiatives using pipeline and delivery metrics

Define and promote best practices for DevOps, CI/CD, and embedded software development

Mentor and provide technical direction to less-experienced engineers

Collaborate effectively with global development teams, including overseas partners

Create and maintain clear, accurate technical documentation

Requirements

Senior-level software engineering experience with strong DevOps and CI/CD ownership

Proven experience leading DevOps transformations in complex environments

Extensive expertise with Linux platforms and tooling (gcc, gdb, make, shell scripting, etc.)

Hands-on experience installing, configuring, and maintaining:

Source control systems

Continuous integration tools

Configuration management systems

Strong experience with system and server administration, scripting, and automation

Experience with networking, security, databases, and cloud-based systems

Strong software design skills and ability to write clean, maintainable, well-documented code

Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while leading by example

Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate across teams and geographies

Nice to Have

Experience working in regulated industries (medical devices, aviation, financial services)

Knowledge of medical device quality systems and standards (FDA 21 CFR Part 820, ISO 13485, ISO 9001)

Experience with embedded software development in C/C++

Familiarity with cross-compilation, custom toolchains, and management of open-source (FOSS) components

Exposure to microprocessor and embedded systems innovations

Experience with cloud and hybrid (on-prem + cloud) environments

What You’ll Need to Succeed

A strong continuous improvement mindset grounded in lean and agile principles

Ability to translate technical requirements into scalable, reliable DevOps solutions

Strong problem-solving skills with a proactive, solutions-oriented approach

Confidence making architectural and tooling decisions that impact delivery at scale

Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly to engineers, leadership, and stakeholders

Strong project planning and estimation skills to keep initiatives moving forward

Enthusiasm for building high-quality, safety-critical medical device software

What We Offer

Opportunity to lead DevOps strategy for cutting-edge medical device technology

Collaborative, cross-functional, and global engineering environment

Professional growth and leadership development opportunities

Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package

Who We Are

KARL STORZ is an independent, family-owned company headquartered in Germany’s renowned MedTech manufacturing region. For over 80 years, we’ve pioneered groundbreaking innovations in endoscopic surgery, video imaging, and OR integration—improving patient outcomes worldwide.

With more than 9,000 associates globally and 2,600 in the U.S., we combine cutting-edge technology, precision engineering, and exceptional customer support. It’s not just about the tools we create—it’s about the lives we change, together.

KARL STORZ is committed to maintaining a safe work environment for our employees and customers. Most field-based roles at KARL STORZ require hospital credentialing/health screens as a condition of employment. Credentialing can include required vaccinations, health screens & other requirements as outlined by our customers. During the interview process, we encourage you to ask how credentialing/health screens may impact the role you are seeking and if you require any reasonable accommodations regarding these requirements.

The pay range and/or hourly pay rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job posting and may be modified in the future. When determining a specific team member’s base salary and/or hourly pay rate, several factors will be considered including such things as location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, professional credentials, internal equity, and the amount budgeted for the role.

KARL STORZ is committed to creating an inclusive space where employees are valued for their skills and unique experiences. To achieve this goal, we are committed to diverse voices, and all applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. KARL STORZ is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations during our recruitment process. Should you need assistance or accommodation please email us at E-Mail schreiben.

Nearest Major Market: Santa Barbara

Nearest Secondary Market: Santa Maria