Motion Recruitment | Jobspring | Workbridge

Principal Cloud Engineer

Phoenix, Arizona

100% Remote

Full Time

$200k - $230k

We are partnering with a cutting edge startup that is building next generation streaming technology for the spatial computing industry. Their patented system enables real time, high fidelity content delivery without downloads or storage limits, creating a platform that mirrors the seamless experience people have today streaming music, movies, and TV. They’re looking for a full time Cloud Architect to help design, scale, and optimize their AWS based infrastructure to support global, dynamic streaming at scale.

This is an opportunity to step into a highly technical, high impact role with a startup that’s redefining how people experience immersive digital content. You will have full ownership of the cloud environment, collaborating with talented engineers to solve massive scale performance and reliability challenges. If you’re passionate about innovation, hands on architecture, and being part of something transformative from the ground up, this role gives you the freedom to build, influence, and lead the future of streaming infrastructure.

Required Skills & Experience
  • 10+ years of hands-on AWS experience with proven architecture ownership
  • Deep expertise in Docker, Kubernetes, and EKS
  • Strong experience with serverless frameworks (Lambda, API Gateway, DynamoDB)
  • Skilled with Terraform and infrastructure-as-code best practices
  • Startup experience preferred — adaptability, initiative, and innovation are key
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally with engineering and leadership teams
Desired Skills & Experience
  • Startup experience preferred — adaptability, initiative, and innovation are key
  • Media Experience
What You Will Be Doing
Tech Breakdown
  • 40% – AWS Architecture & Cloud Infrastructure (10+ years’ experience required; Lambda, ECS/EKS, EC2, S3, IAM, CloudFront, etc.)
  • 25% – Containerization & Orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes, EKS)
  • 15% – Serverless Development (Lambda, API Gateway, DynamoDB)
  • 10% – Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform)
  • 5% – Performance Optimization, Scalability, and Cost Management
  • 5% – Collaboration with Engineering Teams in a Startup Environment
Daily Responsibilities
  • 100% Hands On
The Offer
  • Bonus OR Commission eligible
You will receive the following benefits:
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Vacation Time
  • Stock Options
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis now and in the future.

Posted by: Isabella Sweet

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