Platform Engineer

Platform Engineer Factory is seeking talented platform engineers to help strengthen our core platform, with a focus on platform services and enhancing developer experience. WHAT YOU WILL DO AND ACHIEVE: - Play a leading role in the design, development, and optimization of the Factory platform and all of it’s core services and internal systems. - Drive key areas, including search and indexing systems, core infrastructure, integrations, authentication services, billing and organization management, and internal developer experience. - Enhance the developer experience by creating and refining internal tooling to streamline the engineering experience, with emphasis on usability, efficiency, and smooth onboarding. - Work closely with our AI researchers and engineers to ensure seamless integration between AI-driven components and the foundational systems that support them. - Drive the adoption of best practices in code quality, security, and architecture design, contributing to a culture of technical excellence and innovation. QUALIFICATIONS: - A strong technical background with a degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, coupled with 3+ years of experience in full stack engineering roles. - Proven experience as a software engineer, with a demonstrable ability to build complex, high-performance, and reliable systems. Experience in developing tools for software analysis or in domains like compilers, runtime systems, or similar areas is highly valued. - Proficiency in one or more programming languages (e.g., Python, Java, C++), and familiarity with software engineering tools and practices (e.g., Git, CI/CD pipelines). - Knowledge of systems programming and an understanding of how to work with large codebases and the challenges involved in manipulating and understanding code at scale. - The team goes into the office 5 days a week in San Francisco (walking distance to Caltrain).