Staff Engineer, Asana
CI/CD
$248-282k
More information about location
3 days a week in office
Work management platform
Open for applications
Work management platform
1001+ employees
Open for applications
$248-282k
More information about location
3 days a week in office
1001+ employees
Company mission
To help humanity thrive by enabling the world's teams to work together effortlessly.
Role
Who you are
- 6+ years of professional experience in software engineering, with significant experience focused on CI/CD in large-scale environments
- Demonstrated expertise in designing and implementing distributed systems and reliable infrastructure
- A deep understanding of CI/CD tools and processes, with hands-on experience using platforms like Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or equivalent
- Proficient in scripting and programming languages such as Python, Bash, and familiar with infrastructure as code tools like Terraform. Proven experience working with AI tooling and integrations (eg: Claude, Cursor, MCP servers)
- Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Google Cloud, Azure) and container orchestration systems like Kubernetes
- Strong advocate for developer productivity with a proven track record of building efficient, scalable CI/CD pipelines
- Excellent leadership and mentorship skills, with a collaborative and innovative mindset
- Experience working in fast-paced, agile development environments
- You are driven by a passion for CI/CD and possess a deep commitment to enhancing developer experiences
- You excel in a collaborative team setting, valuing diverse perspectives and contributions
- You are proactive, taking initiative to solve complex systems challenges and drive impact across the organization
Desirable
- Proficiency with managing build systems and frameworks for large monorepos. Preferred experience in Bazel
- Familiarity with some of infrastructure, Python, AWS, and JavaScript/TypeScript
- Understanding of progressive delivery techniques such as feature flags, blue-green deployments, and canary releases
- Active contributor to open source projects or previous experience with large-scale software development at a leading tech company
What the job involves
- The Staff CI/CD Engineer is pivotal in transforming our CI/CD landscape to enhance developer efficiency across the organization
- You will architect, develop, and operate high-performance CI/CD pipelines that align with our mission to provide an unparalleled development environment, driving innovation and stability for our large-scale applications
- Lead the design and implementation of CI/CD pipelines that support both continuous integration and deployment, ensuring world-class build, test, and release processes
- Architect automated deployment frameworks that facilitate zero-downtime releases and rapid iteration cycles for our software products
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Security, Infrastructure and Product teams, to integrate advanced automated testing and robust reporting systems, enhancing our CI/CD workflows
- Mentor fellow engineers in best practices for CI/CD, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and learning
- Spearhead multi-quarter strategic initiatives, improving CI/CD infrastructure reliability, scalability, and performance
- Stay abreast of the latest trends and technologies in CI/CD and DevOps, recommending and implementing improvements to our systems. Be a force multiplier by integrating AI tooling into the development lifecycle at Asana
Our take
Asana is a web and mobile application designed to help teams organize, track, and manage their work. Acting as a unified hub, it empowers teams to effortlessly generate projects, delegate responsibilities, set deadlines, and foster direct task-related communication, transcending the inefficiencies of traditional email-based coordination.
Despite facing competition from established players like SmartSheet in its market, Asana has navigated its path, bolstered by a successful Initial Public Offering in 2020 and a track record of startup triumphs. This strategic prowess has propelled Asana to amass a robust clientele exceeding 100,000 organizations, boasting notable entities such as Uber and Air France among its ranks.
Since its inception, Asana has undergone exponential growth, with its reach extending to offices sprawled across four continents worldwide. This expansion not only underscores its global footprint but also signifies its commitment to fostering diverse talent pools and catering to a broad spectrum of clients.
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Insights
7% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 8 rounds)
Jun 2020
$200m
CONVERTIBLE
Nov 2018
$50m
SERIES E
Total funding: $414.4m
Company benefits
- Benefits - From comprehensive health benefits including mental health programs and coaching to our in-house culinary program and supportive parental leave policies, our benefits are intentionally designed to ensure that you are energized, focused, and thriving
- Development: We know that growth isn’t always linear, so we’ll support you in achieving your personal and professional goals. You’ll have the opportunity to take on big responsibilities that impact our success as a company and challenge you in new and fulfilling ways.
- Career growth: Your growth at Asana centers on ownership, access, and choice. All employees can tap into resources that support their growth and their team’s growth in the way that works best for their unique needs.
Company HQ
Yerba Buena, San Francisco, CA
Leadership
Dan Rogers
(CEO)Prior to joining Asana in 2025, Dan was the CEO of LaunchDarkly, a President at Rubrik, and the CMO at ServiceNow and Symantec.
Aziz Megji
(CFO)Aziz joined Asana in 2024 as the Head of Strategic Finance & IR, moving into the role of CFO in 2026. Previously, they worked at RingCentral as an SVP of Finance, at NVIDIA as a Senior Director of Corporate Development and at Hewlett Packard Enterprise as a VP of Corporate Development.
Arnab Bose
(CPO)Prior to joining Asana in 2025, Arnab spent 6 years at Okta, joining as an SVP of Product Management before moving into the role of CPO. They were also an Advisor at Codified and a VP of Product Management at Quip.
Prachi Gore
(CMO)Prior to joining Asana in 2025, Prachi spent nearly 6 years at Checkr as a VP then Senior VP of Marketing. They also spent nearly 4 years at Smart Recruiters as a VP of Demand Generation then Marketing.
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