Senior Data Platform Engineer
Core
Design and build large-scale databases and APIs powering commercial customer-facing products.
Role type
Senior Data Platform Engineer
Builds
Large-scale databases (OLTP and analytical) and high-performance APIs for commercial customers
Domain
Cloud infrastructure and data systems
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
Large-scale database design and operation, Backend development, API design, Data modeling, Kubernetes deployment, Distributed systems debugging, Cloud environment management
Preferred skills
Database operations on Kubernetes, High-throughput data systems, API gateways and service meshes, Infrastructure as code, Commercial customer support, Security-sensitive environment experience
Technologies
PostgreSQL, MySQL, ClickHouse, Elasticsearch, BigQuery, Snowflake, Python, Go, Java, Kubernetes, Docker, AWS, GCP, Azure, Terraform, Helm, Crossplane, REST, gRPC, OpenAPI, GraphQL
Responsibilities
Design and operate large-scale databases, Architect and develop high-performance APIs, Design data models for scale and reliability, Deploy and operate backend services in Kubernetes, Optimize database performance and API latency, Define API contracts and versioning strategies, Partner on CI/CD and observability, Implement security best practices, Troubleshoot distributed systems, Provide technical leadership
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
