Senior Software Engineer, Platform

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Senior Software Engineer, Platform in USA

Scale AI
Full time
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USA
09/04/2026
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San Francisco, CA

Responsibilities

Design and implement foundational platforms and systems used across Scale.
Design data platforms and lifecycle systems and architect core cloud infrastructure and orchestration capabilities.
Redefine and improve how engineers develop, build, test, and deploy software.
Collaborate with stakeholders, internal customers, and cross-functional teams to refine requirements and deliver features.
Identify and drive improvements to programming practices, processes, and engineering tools.
Present technical information and provide guidance on development processes and technologies.

Requirements

3+ years of full-time engineering experience after graduation, with a specialty in backend systems.
Extensive software development experience and deep understanding of distributed systems and public cloud platforms, preferably AWS.
Track record of independently owning successful engineering projects.
Experience with Kubernetes, Terraform, Docker, and other containerization and deployment technologies.
Experience with orchestration platforms such as Temporal and AWS Step Functions.
Experience with MongoDB and Postgres.
Strong knowledge of software engineering best practices and CircleCI.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills, including translating complex technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders.
Preferred: experience with Snowflake, Firebolt, Dagster, dbt, Zanzibar, or authorization systems such as Authz.
Preferred: experience scaling products at hyper-growth startups and interest in AI technologies.

Benefits

Full-time role with a base salary range of $216,000–$270,000 for locations in San Francisco, New York, and Seattle.
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage.
Retirement benefits, learning and development stipend, and generous paid time off.
Potential commuter stipend and equity-based compensation for eligible roles.

Salary: $216k - $270k/yr

Scale AI

Scale’s mission is to develop reliable AI systems for the world’s most important decisions. We provide the high-quality data and full-stack technologies that power the world’s leading models, and help enterprises and governments build, deploy, and oversee AI applications that deliver real impact....

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