Platform Engineer

About the role

Fluidstack, a leading cloud provider, is seeking a Platform Engineer to build the foundational platforms that enable our global infrastructure and data center operations. The successful candidate will develop comprehensive internal tooling across multiple domains such as CMDB, asset management, DCIM, monitoring and observability, security, and operational automation. They will work cross-functionally with engineering, operations, data center teams, and product to deliver scalable, reliable, user-friendly solutions that directly impact our ability to grow and deliver world-class infrastructure services.

Responsibilities

• Design and build our next-generation CMDB system as the authoritative source of truth for infrastructure assets, network topology, and configuration data
• Create DCIM platforms for rack operations, server/GPU deployment, OS installation, quality assurance, and white-screen operations
• Develop end-to-end asset lifecycle management systems covering receiving, racking, inventory, break-fix, and decommissioning workflows
• Build monitoring and observability platforms integrating telemetry from BMS, EPMS, and IT devices with intelligent alarming and incident management
• Create self-service portals and automation for new region bootstrap, day-2 operations, and fleet-scale management
• Eliminate manual toil through workflow automation and self-service tooling that empower operations and engineering teams
• Build workflow orchestration systems for complex multi-step processes spanning incident, problem, and change management
• Develop digital twin visualizations and operational dashboards surfacing actionable insights; partner with data teams on analytics
• Create integration layers connecting internal platforms with external vendors and third-party systems
• Collaborate with data center operations, system engineering, network engineering, and security teams to understand requirements and deliver high-impact solutions
• Work with product and business stakeholders to prioritize features, define roadmaps, and balance competing needs
• Align with support and operations teams to ensure platforms scale with organizational growth
• Evaluate build vs. buy decisions for platform components, weighing in-house development against commercial SaaS and open-source solutions for scalability, cost, and flexibility
• Champion modern development practices including CI/CD, infrastructure-as-code, automated testing, and observability-first design
• Participate in architecture reviews and design discussions, contributing to technical direction and standards
• Foster technical excellence through code reviews, documentation, and knowledge sharing

Requirements

• 3+ years of professional software development experience building production systems
• Strong programming skills in Python, Go, or similar languages with understanding of system design patterns
• Experience designing and implementing RESTful APIs, data models, and distributed systems
• Proficiency with relational and NoSQL databases (PostgreSQL, Redis, etc.)
• Hands-on experience with containerization (Docker) and infrastructure-as-code tools (Terraform, Ansible)
• Solid grasp of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP) and Linux/Unix environments
• Strong problem-solving abilities with attention to scalability, reliability, and operational concerns
• Excellent communication skills—able to convey technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Experience with CMDB systems (NetBox, Device42) or asset management platforms
• Knowledge of workflow orchestration frameworks (Temporal, Airflow, Camunda)
• Understanding of monitoring and observability stacks (Prometheus, Grafana, OpenTelemetry)
• Experience with time-series databases and data visualization
• Knowledge of ITSM frameworks (ITIL) and service management practices
• Experience in data center operations, facilities management, or physical infrastructure
• Contributions to open-source infrastructure projects

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent practical experience

Skills

• Experience with CMDB systems (NetBox, Device42) or asset management platforms
• Knowledge of workflow orchestration frameworks (Temporal, Airflow, Camunda)
• Understanding of monitoring and observability stacks (Prometheus, Grafana, OpenTelemetry)
• Experience with time-series databases and data visualization
• Knowledge of ITSM frameworks (ITIL) and service management practices
• Experience in data center operations, facilities management, or physical infrastructure
• Contributions to open-source infrastructure projects

Benefits

• Competitive total compensation package (salary + equity)
• Retirement or pension plan, in line with local norms
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Generous PTO policy, in line with local norms

Pay

The base salary range for this position is $200,000 - $250,000 per year, depending on experience, skills, qualifications, and location. This range represents our good faith estimate of the compensation for this role at the time of posting. Total compensation may also include equity in the form of stock options. We are committed to pay equity and transparency.

Schedule

Not specified

Benefits

• Retirement or pension plan, in line with local norms
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Generous PTO policy, in line with local norms