Job Description
A Software Engineer in Platform Operations is responsible for designing, building, and maintaining the core cloud infrastructure that enables reliable deployment and scaling of services, focusing on security, scalability, and operational efficiency within a modern cloud-native platform.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, build, and operate core Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) solutions for secure and scalable platform services
- Manage cloud-based infrastructure services, including Kubernetes clusters and related tooling
- Enhance and maintain observability for platform services using tools like Grafana to establish SLOs and improve operational readiness
- Implement improvements and new features for core systems such as GKE clusters and API gateways
- Collaborate with software engineering teams to improve the developer experience of managed infrastructure
Requirements
- 4 years of experience in a Platform Engineering, System Administration, DevOps, or Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) role.
- Deep understanding of Kubernetes, underlying compute systems, and Linux.
- Working knowledge of public clouds, particularly Google Cloud Platform (GCP) or Amazon Web Services (AWS).
- Experience with CI/CD tools such as GitLab and ArgoCD.
- Experience with Configuration Management tools such as Terraform and Crossplane, and knowledge of GitOps principles.
- Ability to use an operational mindset and troubleshooting skills for complex production environments.
- Experience building services in programming languages such as Go and Python, using tools like Git, Docker, and CI/CD workflows.
- Experience building services that leverage cloud-based infrastructure and tooling such as AWS or GCP.
- Ability to collaborate and clearly communicate designs and decisions verbally and in writing.
Benefits & Perks
Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision plans
Health Savings Account (HSA) with a company contribution
Generous Paid Time Off in addition to holidays and company-wide days off
16 Weeks of Paid Parental Leave
Wellness Program and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Home Office Reimbursement
Monthly Phone and Internet Reimbursement
Tuition Reimbursement and access to LinkedIn Learning
Equity
Commuter Benefits if local to an office
Discretionary short-term and long-term incentives bonus and equity
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