Platform Engineer/New York /Remote / Full-Time
New York, New York
Remote Local
Full Time
$160k - $230k
An innovative technology company is hiring its first dedicated Platform Engineer to work directly with the CTO on scaling a cutting-edge Kubernetes-based AWS and Cloudflare edge infrastructure. This is a full-time hybrid role where you’ll architect, automate, and optimize systems that power high-throughput AI and data workloads, accelerate Developer Experience, and strengthen compliance posture.
This is a rare opportunity to own the platform vision at an early stage and make a lasting impact. You’ll be hands-on with everything from Cloudflare Workers at the edge to multi-cluster Kubernetes on EKS, while building secure CI/CD pipelines and observability frameworks. This role offers a chance to be foundational to the company’s success.
Required Skills & Experience
· 2+ years running production Kubernetes or EKS environments at scale
· Strong expertise with Docker and container fundamentals
· Proven experience with Terraform for AWS infrastructure automation
· Proficiency in TypeScript or JavaScript (Cloudflare Workers, Node services, related tooling)
· Solid CI/CD and GitOps background (GitHub Actions, automated testing, Helm)
· Experience with observability tools: Prometheus, Grafana, Loki, Alertmanager, distributed tracing
Desired Skills & Experience
· Background with Zero Trust networking, secure build pipelines, or DevSecOps practices
· Experience managing Postgres data layers with row-level security and authentication workflows
· Knowledge of compliance frameworks (FedRAMP, NIST 800-171, CMMC Level 2)
· FinOps cost optimization strategies in AWS
· Contributions to open source or familiarity with AI tooling for Developer Experience
What You Will Be Doing
Tech Breakdown
· 40% Kubernetes/EKS Architecture & AWS Infrastructure
· 25% Cloudflare Edge / TypeScript Workers
· 20% CI/CD Pipelines & Automation
· 15% Observability, Security, and Compliance
Daily Responsibilities
· 70% Hands-On Engineering
· 20% Collaboration with CTO & Engineering Leadership
· 10% Developer Experience Support for Product Engineers
The Offer
· Bonus eligible
You will receive the following benefits:
· Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
· Paid Time Off and Holidays
· 401(k) Retirement Plan
· Hybrid Work Flexibility
· Professional Development Support
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This is a rare opportunity to own the platform vision at an early stage and make a lasting impact. You’ll be hands-on with everything from Cloudflare Workers at the edge to multi-cluster Kubernetes on EKS, while building secure CI/CD pipelines and observability frameworks. This role offers a chance to be foundational to the company’s success.
Required Skills & Experience
· 2+ years running production Kubernetes or EKS environments at scale
· Strong expertise with Docker and container fundamentals
· Proven experience with Terraform for AWS infrastructure automation
· Proficiency in TypeScript or JavaScript (Cloudflare Workers, Node services, related tooling)
· Solid CI/CD and GitOps background (GitHub Actions, automated testing, Helm)
· Experience with observability tools: Prometheus, Grafana, Loki, Alertmanager, distributed tracing
Desired Skills & Experience
· Background with Zero Trust networking, secure build pipelines, or DevSecOps practices
· Experience managing Postgres data layers with row-level security and authentication workflows
· Knowledge of compliance frameworks (FedRAMP, NIST 800-171, CMMC Level 2)
· FinOps cost optimization strategies in AWS
· Contributions to open source or familiarity with AI tooling for Developer Experience
What You Will Be Doing
Tech Breakdown
· 40% Kubernetes/EKS Architecture & AWS Infrastructure
· 25% Cloudflare Edge / TypeScript Workers
· 20% CI/CD Pipelines & Automation
· 15% Observability, Security, and Compliance
Daily Responsibilities
· 70% Hands-On Engineering
· 20% Collaboration with CTO & Engineering Leadership
· 10% Developer Experience Support for Product Engineers
The Offer
· Bonus eligible
You will receive the following benefits:
· Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
· Paid Time Off and Holidays
· 401(k) Retirement Plan
· Hybrid Work Flexibility
· Professional Development Support
#LI-VG2