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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Principal System Operations Engineer - **Company:** PTC Inc. - **Location:** Boston, MA, United States - **Salary:** $118,000.0 - $180,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Computer-Aided Design, Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Bash Shell, Databases, Continuous Integration, Software Debugging, Linux, DevOps, Distributed Systems, Elasticsearch, Monitoring of Systems, Python (Programming Language), MongoDB, Cloud Services, Java Application Server, Backend, Cloudformation, Deployment Automation, Data Management, Terraform - **Published:** July 8, 2026 - **Apply:** https://jobs.localjobnetwork.com/apply/add/86140221/1 ## About the Role Preferred Skills/Experience * US Citizenship orGreen Cardis requireddue to ITAR requirements. * Ability to commute to the Seaport Boston office 2-3 days a week. * 10+ years in a highly technical, hands-on operations / DevOps / support / QA role * Experience with large AWS, Azure, or GCP environments is strongly recommended * Strong experience with administering and deploying on Linux systems * Experience with automated deployment and monitoring tools likePuppet andAnsible. * Experience with automated Infrastructure as Code tools like Terraform,Cloudformation,etc * Experience with backend databases like MongoDB or Elasticsearch is a plus * Experience supporting Java applications a plus * Python or bash scripting a plus Basic Qualifications * Bachelor's degree in mathematics, engineering, science, or equivalent experience PTC carefully considers a wide varietyof factors when determining compensation. The anticipated annual salary range for this position is between $118,000 - 180,000. The salary range reflects a good-faith estimate of compensation at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on a candidate's skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Additionally, candidates may be eligible for a performance-based bonus. Employees also have the opportunity to become a PTC shareholder through our employee share purchase program (ESPP), which allows for the purchase of discounted PTC stock. Certain roles may also be eligible for participation in our equity programs. Employees may be eligible for medical, dental and vision insurance, paid time off and sick leave, tuition reimbursement, 401(k) contributions and employer match, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability coverage and, if you are an office-assigned employee, a generous commuter subsidy. All total rewards and benefits programs are, If you share our passion for problem-solving through innovation, you'll likely become just as passionate about the PTC experience as we are. Are you ready to explore your next career move with us? ## Description PTC seeks an experiencedPrincipalSystemOperations Engineer/Developerto contribute to the deployment, expansion, and monitoring of our global cloud service. You will work on our one-of-a-kind 3D collaborative CAD application withcutting-edgecloud, web, and mobile technologies with responsibilities for building,operatingand scaling our global CAD and data management service. Use your Linux systems and operations skills to design and implement new automation, ensure reliableperformance,andmaintainsecurity for the next generation of 3D-designed products. Successful candidates will be self-motivated and hands-on with the ability to dig into the code and help improve our deployment infrastructure. The candidate will be integral to creating a "low touch" automated environment and work closely with teammates to implement and refine new techniques for deploying andmonitoringthe infrastructure. Qualified candidates should have a background in Operations, DevOps, QA, or Support. Are you up for * Not just doing the work, but teaching others and explaining the "why" behind technical decisions * Looking for placesyou can improve the service and not just take direction * Not being afraid to roll up your sleeves and dig into the logs * Constantly thinking about system robustness, stability, and scalability Daily aspects of the role * Work to complete stories and fix bugs on a 3-week Agile style release process using a CI/CD pipeline * Review logs to debug issues with deployed, globally distributed environments * Take ownership ofnew solutions, ideas, assignments, action items, and issues, and drive them to completion ## Related Videos - [Recruitment Reinvented: Bold strategies and the $10K signing incentive](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1068-recruitment-reinvented-bold-strategies-and-the-10k-signing-incentive) - [Docker network without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1418-docker-network-without-docker) - [From DevOps to Scaled DevOps: How We’re Rebuilding Continuous Delivery as a Platform](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100018-from-devops-to-scaled-devops-how-we-re-rebuilding-continuous-delivery-as-a-platform) - [Developing the Backend with Stefan Lingler, CTO at Shpock](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100360-developing-the-backend-with-stefan-lingler-cto-at-shpock) - [#90DaysOfDevOps - The DevOps Learning Journey](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/548-90daysofdevops-the-devops-learning-journey) - [CountrPT: Startup Product Presentation](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1161-countrpt-startup-product-presentation) ## Related Articles - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Best Paying Jobs in Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/256-best-paying-jobs-in-technology) - [Top-Paying Tech Jobs (with Salaries)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/372-top-paying-tech-jobs-with-salaries) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies in Europe](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/162-highest-paying-tech-companies-in-europe) - [DevOps Engineer Salary [2023]](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/203-devops-engineer-salary-2023) - [Software Engineer Salary London](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/252-software-engineer-salary-london)