Principal Infrastructure Engineer in Miami

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Job DescriptionJob DescriptionAbout Iru
Iru is the AI-powered security & IT platform used by the world’s fastest-growing companies to secure their users, apps, and devices. Built for the AI era, Iru unifies & access, endpoint security & management, and compliance automation—collapsing the stack and giving IT & security time and control back.
Iru is backed by some of the smartest investors in tech—General Catalyst, Tiger Global, Felicis, Greycroft, and First Round Capital. In July 2024, Iru raised $100 million from General Catalyst, valuing the company at $850 million. Customers include Notion, Cursor, Lovable, Replit, and Mercor, and Iru partners with industry leaders such as ServiceNow and AWS. Iru was named to Forbes’ America’s Best Startup Employers 2025 list for employee engagement and satisfaction.
The Opportunity
As a Principal Infrastructure Engineer at Iru, you will be instrumental in architecting and scaling our AWS-based infrastructure to support our rapid growth. In this pivotal role, you'll collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to design and implement robust, secure, and efficient systems that meet our performance and scalability goals. Your expertise in AWS, Terraform, and Kubernetes will be critical in shaping our infrastructure strategy, ensuring that our platform remains resilient and adaptable in a fast-paced environment.
We are seeking a seasoned engineer who brings not only deep technical knowledge but also a strategic mindset to navigate complex architectural decisions. Your ability to evaluate trade-offs and make informed choices will have a significant impact on our organization's success. This role offers the opportunity to lead transformative initiatives, mentor team members, and contribute to the evolution of our infrastructure as we continue to scale.How You Will Make a Difference Day to Day:

• Architect & Scale: Design and implement scalable, secure, and highly available infrastructure solutions on AWS to support Iru's expanding platform.
• Infrastructure as Code: Develop and manage infrastructure using tools like Terraform and AWS CDK, ensuring repeatability and consistency.
• Automation & CI/CD: Lead the development of automated deployment pipelines and CI/CD processes to enhance development velocity and reliability.
• Monitoring & Observability: Implement comprehensive monitoring, logging, and alerting solutions to proactively identify and address system issues.
• Collaboration: Work closely with engineering, security, and product teams to align infrastructure initiatives with business goals.
• Mentorship: Provide guidance and mentorship to junior engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.

We’d love to hear from you if you have:

• Experience: 10+ years in infrastructure engineering, with a strong background in AWS services and cloud- architectures.
• Technical Proficiency: Expertise in Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, AWS CDK), containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and CI/CD tools.
• Security Focus: Deep understanding of cloud security best practices and experience implementing security controls in AWS environments.
• Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to diagnose complex system issues and implement effective solutions promptly.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.
• Required to work on-site 5x a week in our Miami office (Coral Gables).

Nice to haves, but NOT required:

• Experience in a hyper-growth startup environment.
• Familiarity with device management and security.
• Contributions to open-source infrastructure projects.

Benefits & Perks
Competitive salary100% individual and dependent medical + dental + vision coverage401(K) with a 4% company match20 days PTOFlexibility to work from anywhere for up to 30 days per yearIru Wellness Week the first week in JulyEquity for full-time employeesLunch stipend provided Monday through FridayUp to 16 weeks of paid leave for new parentsPaid Family and Medical LeaveModern Health mental health benefits for individuals and dependentsFertility benefitsWorking Advantage employee discountsOnsite fitness centerFree parkingExciting opportunities for career growth
We are excited to be serving a significant need for a fast-growing market, and are proud of the high-performing team we have brought together so far. If you’re someone who wants to engage in new, exciting projects that will challenge your skills in the best way possible, we would love to connect with you.
At Iru, we believe in fostering an inclusive environment in which employees feel encouraged to share their unique perspectives, leverage their strengths, and act authentically. We know that diverse teams are strong teams, and welcome those from all backgrounds and varying experiences.
Iru is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to and in the workplace. Qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to , , , , , , , , physical or mental , protected veteran or military status or any other status protected by applicable law.

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