Principal Platform Engineer
Core
Building and evolving internal platforms, build systems, developer tools, cloud-native infrastructure, and AI-enabled engineering capabilities to accelerate software delivery.
Role type
Principal Platform Engineer (hands-on technical leader)
Builds
Internal developer platforms, CI/CD pipelines, release automation, and software factory capabilities
Domain
Software Engineering / Platform Engineering / Cloud Infrastructure
Deliverable
production ML models | infrastructure
Required skills
System architecture, cloud infrastructure, CI/CD platforms, build systems, developer tooling, automation, Infrastructure as Code, containers, observability, Python, Go, Java, JavaScript, Bash, AI tools for engineering workflows
Preferred skills
Internal developer platforms, DevSecOps, application security, software supply chain security, AI coding assistants, agentic development tools, integrating AI into developer platforms
Technologies
Python, Go, Java, JavaScript, Bash, Kubernetes, Docker, Terraform, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Jenkins, Prometheus, Grafana, Claude Code, GitHub Copilot, Tabnine
Responsibilities
Provide technical leadership and architectural direction across Platform Engineering; Design and enhance internal platforms, developer tools, build systems, CI/CD pipelines, release automation, and software factory capabilities; Identify opportunities to simplify and automate how software is built, tested, and delivered; Ensure platforms are scalable, reliable, secure, and maintainable; Evaluate and introduce new technologies; Mentor engineers and guide technical decisions
Seniority
Principal, hands-on IC with strategic influence