AlphaSense
Staff Platform Engineer, Core Cloud Platform
$223K–$305K
Remote - United States · Remote · Staff · Full-time · Posted Aug 12, 2026
About the job
Own and evolve AlphaSense’s cloud and Kubernetes platform, setting its architectural direction and enabling engineering teams to operate services reliably and independently.
What you'll do
- Operate and improve the cloud and Kubernetes platform, including its security, reliability, cost efficiency, and performance.
- Lead platform standards and initiatives, partnering with product and platform teams to enable self-service and service ownership.
- Build tooling and AI-powered integrations that simplify complex infrastructure operations; support mission-critical systems.
What they ask for
- Extensive experience with Kubernetes, containerisation, and AWS cloud.
- Track record operating production SaaS systems at scale on Kubernetes and cloud infrastructure.
- Deep networking knowledge and production-level experience with service meshes and gateways; strong troubleshooting across Kubernetes, databases, messaging, and storage.
- Proficiency in Python and Golang; ability to design, lead, and deliver technical roadmaps.
Nice to have
- Experience managing large Kubernetes fleets with lifecycle tools such as CAPI or Rancher; production experience with Hashicorp Vault or similar secret management.
- Knowledge of GCP and Azure.
Pay
$223,100 — $305,000 USD (base salary)
Tools
Kubernetes, AWS, Python, Golang, CAPI, Rancher, Hashicorp vault, GCP
AI focus
Embrace AI tooling in daily work, make infrastructure more AI-friendly, and build AI-powered integrations and agentic workflows for infrastructure operations.
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