Senior Software Engineer, Platform Infrastructure

Job Description

Senior Software Engineer, Platform Infrastructure

Are you a seasoned software engineer passionate about building highly scalable, resilient, and performant infrastructure? Do you thrive in environments where you can lead technical initiatives, mentor peers, and contribute to the core systems that power a rapidly growing platform? Join our dynamic engineering team as a Senior Software Engineer, Platform Infrastructure, and help us lay the groundwork for the future of our innovative products.

About Us

We are a leading technology company dedicated to transforming the way businesses operate. Our mission is to empower organizations with cutting-edge solutions that drive efficiency, foster collaboration, and unlock new opportunities. We pride ourselves on a culture of innovation, continuous learning, and a commitment to engineering excellence. We are a fast-growing, pre-IPO startup with significant funding and a product making a real impact in the market.

• Founded: 2018
• Headquarters: San Francisco, CA (with remote-first culture)
• Product: SaaS platform for enterprise data management and analytics.
• Team: Diverse and collaborative group of over 150 employees globally.

The Opportunity: Senior Software Engineer, Platform Infrastructure

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Software Engineer to join our Platform Infrastructure team. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining the foundational services and infrastructure that support our entire product suite. You will work on critical components that ensure our platform is robust, scalable, secure, and available 24/7. This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer who loves tackling complex distributed systems challenges and wants to make a substantial impact on our core technology.

Key Responsibilities

• Architect & Design: Lead the design and implementation of highly scalable, reliable, and performant platform infrastructure services and APIs.
• Develop & Deploy: Write clean, efficient, and well-tested code primarily in Go (with some Python), deploying to cloud environments (AWS).
• System Optimization: Identify and resolve performance bottlenecks, optimize resource utilization, and improve the overall efficiency of our infrastructure.
• Reliability & Observability: Build and maintain tools and systems for monitoring, alerting, logging, and tracing to ensure the health and stability of our platform.
• Technical Leadership: Provide technical guidance, perform code reviews, and mentor junior engineers, contributing to a high-performing team culture.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Partner closely with product management, security, and other engineering teams to define requirements, integrate services, and deliver seamless solutions.
• Innovation: Research and evaluate new technologies and tools to continuously improve our infrastructure and development practices.
• Incident Management: Participate in on-call rotations and provide support for critical production issues, driving root cause analysis and implementing preventative measures.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 8+ years of professional software development experience, with a significant portion focused on backend or infrastructure engineering.
• Expertise in at least one modern programming language (Go preferred, Python, Java, or C++ also valuable).
• Deep understanding of distributed systems principles, microservices architecture, and cloud-native application development.
• Extensive experience with cloud platforms, particularly AWS (EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, EKS, VPC, etc.).
• Proficiency with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) and CI/CD pipelines.
• Strong grasp of data structures, algorithms, system design, and software engineering best practices.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, with a track record of tackling complex technical challenges.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to articulate technical concepts clearly to diverse audiences.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree or Ph.D. in Computer Science or a related field.
• Experience with infrastructure as code tools (Terraform, CloudFormation).
• Familiarity with messaging queues (Kafka, SQS) and distributed databases (PostgreSQL, Cassandra, DynamoDB).
• Prior experience working on high-traffic, low-latency systems.
• Contributions to open-source projects or active participation in the developer community.
• Experience leading small project teams or technical initiatives.

What We Offer

• Competitive Compensation: Attractive base salary, significant equity package, and performance bonuses.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Top-tier health, dental, and vision insurance for you and your family, with HSA/FSA options.
• Work-Life Balance: Unlimited paid time off (PTO), paid holidays, and flexible working arrangements (remote-first with optional office hubs).
• Professional Development: Generous budget for conferences, online courses, certifications, and mentorship programs to support your growth.
• Modern Tech Stack: Work with cutting-edge technologies and contribute to a rapidly evolving product.
• Vibrant Culture: A supportive, inclusive, and innovative environment where your contributions are valued and celebrated. Regular team events, virtual happy hours, and company-wide gatherings.
• Financial Future: 401(k) retirement plan with company matching.
• Wellness Perks: Stipends for home office setup, health & wellness, and internet.

Our Culture

At our core, we believe in building an inclusive and empowering workplace where creativity and collaboration flourish. We value:

• Ownership & Impact: We empower our engineers to take ownership of significant projects and see their contributions directly impact millions of users.
• Continuous Learning: We foster an environment where curiosity is celebrated, and learning is a continuous journey.
• Teamwork & Respect: We believe the best solutions come from diverse perspectives and collaborative efforts.
• Transparency: Open communication and honest feedback are cornerstones of our culture.
• Excellence: We are committed to building high-quality, reliable, and scalable products that delight our customers.

Ready to Innovate With Us?

If you’re an experienced and passionate Senior Software Engineer looking for a challenging yet rewarding role where you can truly make a difference, we encourage you to apply! Join us in building the next generation of our platform and shaping the future of enterprise technology.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.