Senior DevOps & Infrastructure Engineer
Company: Coherence OS
Location: Remote (Global)
Compensation: Equity-Only (Slicing Pie) Cash at Break-Even
We're building Coherence OS because we believe the next era of technology requires more than speed and scale — it requires meaning, integrity, and systems that hold over time.
This role isn't for someone looking for a job. It's for someone who wants to build infrastructure they can stand behind years from now, alongside a small, serious team that values fairness, clarity, and real ownership.
We use the Slicing Pie model because it's the only compensation system we've found that actually treats people like adults: contribution in equals ownership earned, dollar for dollar. If that resonates with you — not as a gamble, but as a principle — you'll probably feel at home here.
About Coherence OS
Coherence OS is an AI-native operating system focused on preserving human meaning, identity, and ethical coherence in the age of advanced automation.
We are building foundational infrastructure intended to support long-lived, global-scale systems — not short-term SaaS experiments.
This role is for someone who wants to build the substrate, not just ship tickets.
Company Stage & Visibility
Coherence OS is in its earliest build phase. We are intentionally operating with a minimal public footprint while core systems, filings, and internal foundations are being finalized.
We do not have a public website yet. Full context about the company, mission, and roadmap will be shared during the interview process.
This role is part of the initial engineering team and is best suited for candidates who are comfortable joining early, helping shape foundational systems, and building before everything is public.
The Role
We are looking for a Senior DevOps & Infrastructure Engineer to own the reliability, security, and scalability of our platform from the ground up.
You will be a core operator responsible for ensuring that the system runs cleanly, predictably, and securely — even as complexity increases.
This is a high-trust, high-accountability role.
Compensation (Read Carefully)
This role starts as equity-only, using the Slicing Pie model.
This role is not a fit for candidates who require guaranteed salary from day one.
What You'll Own
What We're Looking For
Bonus (Not Required)
Who This Role Is For
Who This Role Is Not For
Note:
This role is intentionally selective.
If this model resonates with you, we would love to hear from you.
What to Expect in Your First 30 Days
Senior DevOps & Infrastructure Engineer — Coherence OS
Why This Exists
Early-stage work can feel ambiguous when expectations aren't explicit.
This document exists to give you clarity, context, and autonomy — without micromanagement.
If you're the kind of engineer who thrives with ownership, this should feel grounding, not constraining.
Guiding Principles (How We Work)
Week 1: Orientation & System Understanding
Primary focus: Context, access, and situational awareness
What You'll Do
What We're Looking For
No expectation to “fix everything” in Week 1.
Week 2: Stabilization & Early Improvements
Primary focus: Reliability, security, and confidence building
What You'll Do
You may implement low-risk, high-leverage fixes if appropriate.
What We're Looking For
Week 3: Ownership & Systems Thinking
Primary focus: Moving from observer to owner
What You'll Do
What We're Looking For
Week 4: Roadmap & Operating Rhythm
Primary focus: Establishing a sustainable operating cadence
What You'll Do
What We're Looking For
What You Will Not Be Asked to Do in the First 30 Days
We care more about sound judgment than speed.
Slicing Pie in Practice (Transparency)
If something feels unclear, we address it directly.
How We Know This Is Working
By the end of 30 days, you should feel:
If that's not true, we treat it as a system issue, not a personal failure.
Final Note
This role exists because infrastructure matters — and because the people who run it matter.