(Sr/Staff) Platform Engineer
Ladders · United States · 2 wk ago
RemoteRemoteEngineering$120k–$160k/yrFull-time
Remote – US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available.
About the role
This role will lead technical work focused on cloud-enabled scalability, reliability, and delivery excellence. You will work across engineering, product, operations, and business stakeholders to translate complex requirements into practical technology solutions. The position offers the opportunity to influence architecture, execution quality, and the technology capabilities that enable long-term growth within a technology-driven environment.
Responsibilities
- Own and maintain the cloud infrastructure essential for product teams
- Manage data pipelines and compute orchestration to ensure seamless operations
- Automate CI/CD processes and manage deployment systems to enhance efficiency
- Implement observability frameworks to improve system reliability
- Respond to incidents promptly while honing operational practices for sustained uptime
Qualifications
- 5+ years experience in building and managing large-scale production cloud infrastructure
- Proficient in infrastructure-as-code (Terraform); Azure experience is advantageous
- Deep understanding of container orchestration technologies, including Kubernetes and Docker
- Proven track record in developing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines and automated deployment processes
- Knowledgeable in observability practices, including monitoring, logging, and incident response
- Possess strong Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) instincts focused on SLOs and automation to reduce toil
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Annual performance bonus
- Employee stock option plan
- 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage
- 401(k) plan with employer contribution
- Generous vacation and sick leave
- Flexible work arrangements
- High-quality equipment for home and office
- Strong culture of collaboration, mentorship, and continuous improvement
Pay
$120,000 – $160,000 annually