Senior Software Engineer, Platform

Responsibilities

• Design and implement foundational platforms and systems used across Scale.
• Design data platforms and lifecycle systems and architect core cloud infrastructure and orchestration capabilities.
• Redefine and improve how engineers develop, build, test, and deploy software.
• Collaborate with stakeholders, internal customers, and cross-functional teams to refine requirements and deliver features.
• Identify and drive improvements to programming practices, processes, and engineering tools.
• Present technical information and provide guidance on development processes and technologies.

Requirements

• 3+ years of full-time engineering experience after graduation, with a specialty in backend systems.
• Extensive software development experience and deep understanding of distributed systems and public cloud platforms, preferably AWS.
• Track record of independently owning successful engineering projects.
• Experience with Kubernetes, Terraform, Docker, and other containerization and deployment technologies.
• Experience with orchestration platforms such as Temporal and AWS Step Functions.
• Experience with MongoDB and Postgres.
• Strong knowledge of software engineering best practices and CircleCI.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, including translating complex technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders.
• Preferred: experience with Snowflake, Firebolt, Dagster, dbt, Zanzibar, or authorization systems such as Authz.
• Preferred: experience scaling products at hyper-growth startups and interest in AI technologies.

Benefits

• Full-time role with a base salary range of $216,000–$270,000 for locations in San Francisco, New York, and Seattle.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage.
• Retirement benefits, learning and development stipend, and generous paid time off.
• Potential commuter stipend and equity-based compensation for eligible roles.