Platform Engineer

Fluidstack

$200K — $250K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3+ years of experience in building production systems
  • Strong programming skills in Python, Go, or similar
  • Experience with RESTful APIs and distributed systems
  • Proficient with relational and NoSQL databases
  • Hands-on experience with Docker and Terraform
  • Understanding of CI/CD pipelines
  • Grasp of networking fundamentals and Linux/Unix environments
  • Problem-solving skills focused on scalability and reliability
  • Excellent communication skills for diverse stakeholders
  • Experience with CMDB systems or asset management platforms
  • Familiarity with orchestration frameworks like Temporal or Airflow
  • Knowledge of monitoring stacks like Prometheus and Grafana
  • Background in infrastructure automation or DevOps
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent

Responsibilities

  • Design and build the next-generation CMDB system for infrastructure assets
  • Create DCIM platforms for operational processes
  • Develop systems for asset lifecycle management
  • Build monitoring and observability platforms with integrated telemetry
  • Eliminate manual tasks through workflow automation and self-service tools
  • Create orchestration systems for incident and change management
  • Develop digital twin visualizations for insights
  • Establish integration layers between internal and external platforms
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver solutions
  • Work with stakeholders to define product roadmaps and features
  • Ensure platforms scale with organizational growth
  • Evaluate build vs. buy decisions for platform components
  • Champion modern development practices like CI/CD

Benefits

  • Competitive total compensation package including equity
  • Retirement or pension plan
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Generous PTO policy in line with local norms
Full Job Description
About the Role

Fluidstack, a leading cloud provider, is looking for a Platform Engineer to build the foundational platforms that enable our global infrastructure and data center operations. You'll develop comprehensive internal tooling across multiple domains-CMDB, asset management, DCIM, monitoring and observability, security, and operational automation-that streamline how we deploy, manage, and operate infrastructure at scale. Working cross-functionally with engineering, operations, data center teams, and product, you'll deliver scalable, reliable, user-friendly solutions that directly impact our ability to grow and deliver world-class infrastructure services.

Focus

Infrastructure Platform Development
  • Design and build our next-generation CMDB system as the authoritative source of truth for infrastructure assets, network topology, and configuration data
  • Create DCIM platforms for rack operations, server/GPU deployment, OS installation, quality assurance, and white-screen operations
  • Develop end-to-end asset lifecycle management systems covering receiving, racking, inventory, break-fix, and decommissioning workflows
  • Build monitoring and observability platforms integrating telemetry from BMS, EPMS, and IT devices with intelligent alarming and incident management
  • Create self-service portals and automation for new region bootstrap, day-2 operations, and fleet-scale management

Operational Excellence & Automation
  • Eliminate manual toil through workflow automation and self-service tooling that empower operations and engineering teams
  • Build workflow orchestration systems for complex multi-step processes spanning incident, problem, and change management
  • Develop digital twin visualizations and operational dashboards surfacing actionable insights; partner with data teams on analytics
  • Create integration layers connecting internal platforms with external vendors and third-party systems

Cross-Functional Partnership
  • Collaborate with data center operations, system engineering, network engineering, and security teams to understand requirements and deliver high-impact solutions
  • Work with product and business stakeholders to prioritize features, define roadmaps, and balance competing needs
  • Align with support and operations teams to ensure platforms scale with organizational growth

Technical Leadership
  • Evaluate build vs. buy decisions for platform components, weighing in-house development against commercial SaaS and open-source solutions for scalability, cost, and flexibility
  • Champion modern development practices including CI/CD, infrastructure-as-code, automated testing, and observability-first design
  • Participate in architecture reviews and design discussions, contributing to technical direction and standards
  • Foster technical excellence through code reviews, documentation, and knowledge sharing

Scalability & Reliability
  • Design high-performance, fault-tolerant systems capable of handling thousands of QPS as our infrastructure footprint expands
  • Build comprehensive monitoring, logging, and debugging capabilities with robust error handling
  • Implement data migration strategies and manage upstream/downstream dependencies carefully during platform evolution
  • Own projects end-to-end from concept through deployment, ensuring production readiness and operational excellence


About You
  • 3+ years of professional software development experience building production systems
  • Strong programming skills in Python, Go, or similar languages with understanding of system design patterns
  • Experience designing and implementing RESTful APIs, data models, and distributed systems
  • Proficiency with relational and NoSQL databases (PostgreSQL, Redis, etc.)
  • Hands-on experience with containerization (Docker) and infrastructure-as-code tools (Terraform, Ansible)
  • Understanding of CI/CD pipelines and modern development workflows
  • Solid grasp of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP) and Linux/Unix environments
  • Strong problem-solving abilities with attention to scalability, reliability, and operational concerns
  • Excellent communication skills-able to convey technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
  • Experience with CMDB systems (NetBox, Device42) or asset management platforms
  • Background in infrastructure automation, DevOps, or platform engineering
  • Familiarity with workflow orchestration frameworks (Temporal, Airflow, Camunda)
  • Knowledge of monitoring and observability stacks (Prometheus, Grafana, OpenTelemetry)
  • Experience with time-series databases and data visualization
  • Understanding of ITSM frameworks (ITIL) and service management practices
  • Experience in data center operations, facilities management, or physical infrastructure
  • Contributions to open-source infrastructure projects
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent practical experience
Salary & Benefits
  • Competitive total compensation package (salary + equity).
  • Retirement or pension plan, in line with local norms.
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Generous PTO policy, in line with local norms.


The base salary range for this position is $200,000 - $250,000 per year, depending on experience, skills, qualifications, and location. This range represents our good faith estimate of the compensation for this role at the time of posting. Total compensation may also include equity in the form of stock options.

We are committed to pay equity and transparency.

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