Senior Software Platform Engineer
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$ 160000 - 220000
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Job Description
Senior Software Platform Engineer
Location: Sunnyvale CA (Onsite 5 days/week)
Position Type: Full-Time (Permanent)
Work Policy: Onsite only (no hybrid or remote)
Start Timeline: ASAP
Compensation
Base Salary: $160000 - $220000
Equity: Competitive
Visa Sponsorship: Yes (all types including transfers)
About
An AI-native sales platform company focused on reimagining how sales teams operate in modern organizations. With $9M in seed funding the team is in active build mode emphasizing engineering excellence product quality and rapid execution.
Role summary
Hiring two Senior Software Platform Engineers for backend-leaning fullstack roles. This is a hands-on high-ownership IC position focused on building SaaS applications from scratch. Ideal candidates are strong individual contributors with recent experience scaling backend systems in Python deploying on AWS and shipping production-grade SaaS.
Why join
Join a $9M seed-funded startup building foundational AI-native infrastructure
High ownership 0 1 product environment
Collaborative and intellectually honest culture
Work onsite in Sunnyvale with a mission-driven team
Competitive salary and meaningful equity upside
Visa sponsorship and transfers available
Tech environment
Languages: Python (preferred for backend) JavaScript/TypeScript
Frameworks: React
Cloud: AWS
Focus: Building SaaS applications scalable backend APIs infrastructure for CI/CD and deployments security and data integrity
Responsibilities
Architect and implement scalable backend APIs and services (Python preferred)
Build and manage infrastructure to support CI/CD and deployment
Own backend decisions and contribute to fullstack features using
Ensure security and data integrity across the platform
Collaborate closely with product and design teams to iterate on features
Must-have qualifications
6 - 10 years total engineering experience with recent IC work
Actively coding and making backend technical decisions in the last 2 years
Strong backend-first mindset; deep Python experience required
Experience building and scaling SaaS applications (not just internal tools)
Prior startup experience or elite product company background
Strong CS fundamentals (CS degree or equivalent knowledge)
Familiarity with AWS and devops tools (but not focused on ML or devops roles)
Experience with React and preferred
Currently at or approaching Staff/Tech Lead level or late-Senior stage
Must be on-site 5 days/week in Sunnyvale
Preferred qualifications
Experience as a Founding Engineer or early team member at a VC-backed startup
Proven track record building backend systems in a high-autonomy environment
History of transitioning from senior to staff-level responsibility
Strong product intuition and ability to work independently from vague requirements
Experience designing infrastructure for secure enterprise-grade systems
Employment Type
Full Time
