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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Cloud Operations Engineer - AI Cloud Ops - **Company:** PTC Inc. - **Location:** San Ramon, CA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $130,000.0 - $170,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Software as a Service, Cloud Computing, Computer Programming, Continuous Integration, Noise Reduction, DevOps, Python (Programming Language), Log Analysis, Cloud Services, Ansible, Prometheus, Data Logging, Scripting, Application Enhancement Tool, GitHub Copilot, Grafana, Mttr, Reliability of Systems, Containerization, Kubernetes, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Data Analytics, Machine Learning Operations, Cloudwatch, Terraform, Docker - **Published:** July 7, 2026 - **Apply:** https://diversityjobs.com/main/sendform/8/8/28176/1/17502723?backUrl=%2Fcareer%2F17502723%2FSenior-Cloud-Operations-Engineer-Ai-Cloud-Ops-California-San-Ramon ## About the Role * 3-5 years of experience in cloud operations, DevOps, or infrastructure engineering * Ability to commute to the San Ramon office 2-3 times a week * Basic to strong understanding of AWS cloud services * Experience working in Linux/Unix environments * Familiarity with container technologies (Docker and/or Kubernetes) * Exposure to infrastructure-as-code tools (Terraform, Ansible, or similar) * Understanding of CI/CD concepts and tools * Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools (e.g., CloudWatch, ELK, Prometheus, Grafana) * Strong problem-solving skills and willingness to learn * Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment * Good communication skills and attention to detail Required AI Skills * Hands-on experience using AI-powered tools such as GitHub Copilot, AWS Kiro, Claude Code, Codex, etc * Understanding of AI applications in cloud operations (anomaly detection, automation, incident analysis) * Ability to use AI tools for troubleshooting, log analysis, and workflow improvement * Demonstrated curiosity and willingness to adopt AI-driven approaches Nice to Have Qualifications * AWS certifications (Associate level preferred) * Exposure to scripting/programming (Python or Shell) * Experience in SaaS or cloud-based production environments * Exposure to AIOps or observability platforms with built-in AI capabilities, 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 We foster a collaborative, #wintogether and #customerobsessed culture, where engineers learn, grow, and contribute to building reliable, secure, and intelligent cloud systems. What You Will Do * Support the operation and maintenance of cloud infrastructure across AWS environments * Deploy, manage, and operate applications on Kubernetes clusters (EKS or similar) Perform Kubernetes troubleshooting including pod failures, scaling issues, networking, and cluster health * Assist in managing production systems including monitoring, alerting, and incident response * Troubleshoot and resolve infrastructure and application issues in a timely manner Work with engineering teams to support deployments and improve CI/CD workflows, including container-based releases * Contribute to infrastructure automation using tools like Terraform and Ansible * Help maintain system reliability, availability, and performance through day-to-day operations * Participate in on-call rotation and incident response processes * Assist with capacity planning and cost optimization efforts * Partner with security teams to support compliance and security best practices Contribute to improving observability via logs, metrics, and dashboards AI-Driven Operations * Actively leverage AI/ML tools and copilots to improve cloud operations efficiency and effectiveness * Use AI-assisted solutions for incident triage, root cause analysis, alert noise reduction, and automation of repetitive tasks * Continuously identify opportunities to apply AI to reduce operational toil and improve MTTR * Collaborate with teams to integrate AI-driven insights into monitoring, logging, and operational workflows ## Related Videos - [Shipping Faster with Less: Render on Cloud Hosting, AI Workloads, and the Future of DevOps](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1894-shipping-faster-with-less-render-on-cloud-hosting-ai-workloads-and-the-future-of-devops) - [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) - [What Developers Get Wrong About Application Quality](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/233-what-developers-get-wrong-about-application-quality) - [Docker Compose: Rediscovered](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1978-docker-compose-rediscovered) - [Agentic DevOps: How AI-Powered Automation Transforms Software Delivery on GitHub and Azure](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1539-agentic-devops-how-ai-powered-automation-transforms-software-delivery-on-github-and-azure) - [Navigating the AI Wave in DevOps](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/853-navigating-the-ai-wave-in-devops) ## Related Articles - [7 Cloud Computing Trends Coming in 2025 for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/412-7-cloud-computing-trends-coming-in-2025-for-developers) - [Got AI ideas but no money? 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