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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior IT Systems Engineer - **Company:** Cadence, Inc. - **Location:** United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $160,000.0 - $200,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Software as a Service, Code Review, Software Debugging, Identity and Access Management, Python (Programming Language), Networking Basics, Systems Integration, TypeScript, Scripting, Okta, Large Language Models, Prompt Engineering, Git, Information Technology, Slack, Gsuite, Api Design, Restful APIs, Terraform, Webhooks, Api Management, Programming Languages - **Published:** June 18, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=9cd677a49bec546c ## About the Role Do you have experience in Tooling?, * 5+ years of experience in IT systems engineering or a closely related role, with a demonstrated automation-first approach to infrastructure problems. * Proficiency building and maintaining automation using scripting or coding languages such as Python, TypeScript, or similar, with experience in Git-based development workflows. * Experience designing and implementing API-based integrations including REST APIs, webhooks, and event-driven workflows across SaaS environments. * Hands-on experience with IAM platforms such as Okta and automation tooling such as Okta Workflows, Tines, or comparable platforms. * Strong experience administering SaaS environments including Google Workspace, Slack, and Zoom, with the ability to debug complex, cross-system issues independently. * Demonstrated experience with networking fundamentals, security principles, and infrastructure-as-code tooling such as Terraform. * Fluency with LLM APIs, prompt engineering, and AI-assisted development tools; demonstrated experience building or evaluating AI-powered systems in production. ## Description We're hiring a Senior IT Systems Engineer to design, automate, and scale the core infrastructure that powers our company. This is an engineering discipline role where the expectation is code driven systems, not ticket driven operations. This person will contribute to platform maturity through API integrations, identity lifecycle automation, and scalable workflow design with a direct impact on how Cadence's clinical and operational teams function every day., * Design, build, and own automation across core IT systems to reduce manual work, improve reliability, and scale with the organization. * Develop API-driven integrations and event-based workflows across platforms including Okta, Google Workspace, Slack, and other critical SaaS tools. * Build and scale identity lifecycle automation covering joiner, mover, and leaver workflows with a strong focus on security and operational efficiency. * Contribute to root cause resolution for recurring technical issues, eliminating failure points through system design and automation rather than repeated manual intervention. * Strengthen the technical quality of IT systems through rigorous code review, thorough documentation, and repeatable automation patterns. * Serve as the escalation point for complex cross system issues, debugging across integrations, environments, and SaaS platforms with minimal support. * Partner with IT, Security, and business stakeholders to evaluate, design, and deliver scalable infrastructure solutions that meet clinical and operational requirements. ## Related Videos - [The Software Engineer 2030: From Coder To AI Orchestrator? - Patrick Schnell](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1825-the-software-engineer-2030-from-coder-to-ai-orchestrator-patrick-schnell) - [Stack Overflow: Community and AI](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/600-stack-overflow-community-and-ai) - [How a Small Team Shrank a Microsoft Monorepo by 94%](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1236-how-a-small-team-shrank-a-microsoft-monorepo-by-94) - [Agentic employees in world's most downloaded FinTech app](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100123-agentic-employees-in-world-s-most-downloaded-fintech-app) - [Developer Productivity Using AI Tools and Services - Ryan J Salva](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1339-developer-productivity-using-ai-tools-and-services-ryan-j-salva) - [Leading Through Stagility: Human Capital Trends That Redefine Work](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1717-leading-through-stagility-human-capital-trends-that-redefine-work) ## Related Articles - [Dev Digest 120 - Apple and peers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/455-dev-digest-120-apple-and-peers) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Transforming Software Development: The Role of AI and Developer Tools](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/527-transforming-software-development-the-role-of-ai-and-developer-tools) - [Dev Digest 121 - AI goes offline](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/456-dev-digest-121-ai-goes-offline) - [13 AI Tools for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/302-13-ai-tools-for-developers) - [Best US AI Conferences for CTOs in 2026: Build vs. Buy, Vendor Evaluation, and Peer Intelligence](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/736-best-us-ai-conferences-for-ctos-in-2026-build-vs-buy-vendor-evaluation-and-peer-intelligence)