Remote Senior Platform Engineer

Description:

• Blueground is redefining how people live by building the world’s leading platform for living.
• The company has over 40,000 homes globally, available for stays from a few days to a year or more.
• The Senior Platform Engineer will join the Platform team, responsible for the core infrastructure that powers the entire engineering organization.
• The role involves designing, building, and evolving internal platforms, tooling, and systems to enhance developer productivity and operational efficiency.
• Key responsibilities include managing AWS infrastructure, Kubernetes clusters, CI/CD pipelines, and internal AI-powered productivity tools.
• The engineer will also champion infrastructure security, define observability standards, and support incident response efforts.

Requirements:

• Candidates must have 5+ years of experience in Platform, DevOps, or Infrastructure Engineering roles.
• Strong experience with cloud-native infrastructure, preferably AWS, is required.
• Deep knowledge of Kubernetes and infrastructure-as-code practices, such as Terraform, is essential.
• Familiarity with building and maintaining CI/CD systems is necessary.
• Experience with backend programming languages, particularly Python or Rust, is required.
• A strong security awareness and experience with secure-by-default systems are important.
• Candidates should have a passion for improving engineering workflows and developer productivity.
• Comfort in working cross-functionally with SRE, Security, QA, and Application teams is expected.

Benefits:

• The position offers a competitive salary and an annual performance bonus.
• Employees are eligible for a Stock Option Plan.
• A comprehensive health insurance program is provided.
• Enhanced parental leave is available for employees.
• Flexible paid time off is part of the benefits package.
• The working environment is dynamic, filled with talented individuals.
• Employees can enjoy a flexible work environment through the Blueground Nomads employee mobility program.
• Complimentary accommodation in Blueground locations is offered, allowing for unique living experiences in various cities.