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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Principal Platform Engineer - **Company:** InterSystems - **Location:** Boston, MA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $110,000.0 - $164,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), Artificial Intelligence, Application Release Automation, Bash Shell, Cloud Computing, Continuous Integration, DevOps, Programming Tools, Python (Programming Language), Software Tools, Secure Coding, Software Engineering, Software Factory, Systems Architecture, Cloud Platform System, GitHub Copilot, Software Security, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Information Technology, Build Tools, Intersystems, Devsecops, Golang - **Published:** August 28, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.jofdav.com/jobs/59439617-principal-platform-engineer ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field. * Eight or more years of experience in software engineering, platform engineering, infrastructure engineering, DevOps, or a related discipline. * Experience leading complex technical initiatives involving multiple systems or teams. * Experience in areas such as cloud infrastructure, CI/CD platforms, build systems, developer tooling, automation, Infrastructure as Code, containers, and observability. * Strong software engineering and automation skills using languages such as Python, Go, Java, JavaScript, Bash, or similar technologies. * Strong understanding of system architecture, reliability, security, scalability, and maintainability. * Experience using AI tools to improve software development and engineering workflows. * Ability to identify where AI can meaningfully enhance developer productivity and software delivery while understanding its limitations and risks., * Experience building internal developer platforms that support software development and delivery. * Experience with DevSecOps practices, including application security, software supply chain security, and secure development pipelines. * Experience with AI coding assistants or agentic development tools such as Claude Code, GitHub Copilot, Tabnine, or similar technologies. * Experience integrating AI capabilities into developer platforms, engineering tools, or automated workflows. ## Description Our Platform Engineering team builds and evolves the internal platforms that power software development across InterSystems. We develop build systems, developer tools, cloud-native infrastructure, automation, and AI-enabled engineering capabilities that help teams deliver software faster, more securely, and more reliably. As a Principal Platform Engineer, you will serve as a hands-on technical leader, solving complex engineering challenges, shaping technical direction, and leading initiatives that improve developer productivity, platform reliability, and software delivery across the company., * Provide technical leadership and architectural direction across Platform Engineering. * Design and enhance internal platforms, developer tools, build systems, CI/CD pipelines, release automation, and software factory capabilities. * Identify opportunities to simplify and automate how software is built, tested, and delivered. * Help ensure our platforms are scalable, reliable, secure, and maintainable. * Evaluate new technologies and introduce them where they can make a meaningful impact. * Collaborate with teams across the organization, mentor engineers, and help guide technical decisions. ## Related Videos - [AI-Augmented DevOps with Platform Engineering](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1614-ai-augmented-devops-with-platform-engineering) - [DevSecOps: Injecting Security into Mobile CI/CD Pipelines](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/273-devsecops-injecting-security-into-mobile-ci-cd-pipelines) - [From DevOps to Scaled DevOps: How We’re Rebuilding Continuous Delivery as a Platform](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100018-from-devops-to-scaled-devops-how-we-re-rebuilding-continuous-delivery-as-a-platform) - [Go with the Flow: Stop the Leaks Before Your Memory's a Waterfall!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100073-go-with-the-flow-stop-the-leaks-before-your-memory-s-a-waterfall) - [#90DaysOfDevOps - The DevOps Learning Journey](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/548-90daysofdevops-the-devops-learning-journey) - [Platform Engineering vs. DevOps Why not both?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/885-platform-engineering-vs-devops-why-not-both) ## Related Articles - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [Navigating the AI Shift](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/629-navigating-the-ai-shift) - [What is Agentic Programming and Why Should Developers Care?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/625-what-is-agentic-programming-and-why-should-developers-care) - [Transforming Software Development: The Role of AI and Developer Tools](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/527-transforming-software-development-the-role-of-ai-and-developer-tools) - [The Best X (Twitter) Accounts for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/294-the-best-x-twitter-accounts-for-developers) - [What is Software Engineering in the Age of AI?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/640-what-is-software-engineering-in-the-age-of-ai)