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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Platform Engineer - **Company:** Fluidstack Ltd - **Location:** Austin, TX, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Airflow, Systems Engineering, Automation of Tests, Software as a Service, Configuration Management Databases, Code Review, Computer Programming, Databases, Continuous Integration, Data Centers, Data Migration, Data Visualization, Data Center Infrastructure Management (CIM), Software Debugging, DevOps, Distributed Systems, Domain Name System (DNS), Fault Tolerance, Monitoring of Systems, Hypertext Transfer Protocols (HTTP), Network Topologies, PostgreSQL, Networking Basics, NoSQL, Open Source Technology, Redis, Ansible, Prometheus, Software Engineering, TCP/IP, Workflow Management Systems, Data Logging, Grafana, Break Fix, Build Management, Containerization, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Information Technology, Restful APIs, Terraform, Docker - **Published:** September 4, 2026 - **Apply:** https://startup.jobs/software-engineer-ontology-fluidstack-8695706 ## About the Role * 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 ## Description 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., * 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 ## Related Videos - [Leveraging Real time data in FSIs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/806-leveraging-real-time-data-in-fsis) - [Reducing LLM Calls with Vector Search Patterns - Raphael De Lio (Redis)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1714-reducing-llm-calls-with-vector-search-patterns-raphael-de-lio-redis) - [Docker Compose: Rediscovered](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1978-docker-compose-rediscovered) - [Platform Engineering vs. DevOps Why not both?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/885-platform-engineering-vs-devops-why-not-both) - [Accelerating Authentication Architecture: Taking Passwordless to the Next Level](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/733-accelerating-authentication-architecture-taking-passwordless-to-the-next-level) - [My journey into DevOps world - How it all started!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/545-my-journey-into-devops-world-how-it-all-started) ## 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) - [The Best X (Twitter) Accounts for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/294-the-best-x-twitter-accounts-for-developers) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Top-Paying Tech Jobs (with Salaries)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/372-top-paying-tech-jobs-with-salaries) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market)