> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/2715037-software-engineer-platform-development](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/2715037-software-engineer-platform-development). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Software Engineer - Platform Development - **Company:** SHAKUDO (U.S.) INC. - **Location:** Menlo Park, CA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Systems Engineering, TypeScript, ReactJS, Kubernetes, Deployment Automation, Front End Software Development, Terraform - **Published:** September 4, 2026 - **Apply:** https://startup.jobs/senior-software-engineer-platform-development-shakudo-5639524 ## About the Role * Enterprise platform experience with complex, mission-critical deployments where failure has real consequences * Self-sufficient technical leader. You have taste for scalable architectures that solve problems others can't * Ability to independently architect platform solutions that become the backbone of enterprise operations * Comfort with ambiguity; turn complex, high-stakes customer requirements into clear technical solutions with minimal guidance * Strong analytical mindset and proven ability to solve complex technical problems under pressure * Leadership experience mentoring engineers and driving technical initiatives that matter * Passion for customer impact and translating technical excellence into business outcomes ## Description We are looking for passionate engineers who have extensive experience operating Kubernetes, building Kubernetes controllers, and control flow design and implementation. You'll lead and own complex platform features and enterprise customer implementations end-to-end-from architecture and development to deployment strategy and customer success. Your technical decisions directly impact how enterprise-scale organizations operate. You'll work on a platform with stakeholders from technical teams to C-suite executives, driving high-stakes projects with autonomy and self-direction while mentoring junior engineers. As a startup, you'll have significant influence on technical direction and team culture. We're an onsite team. Join us in the office for fast feedback loops, and shipping together at high velocity. The ideal candidate We're an engineering-first organization focused on solving the hardest problems in enterprise data and AI. We eat, breathe, and sleep the latest in systems engineering and customer delivery, adopting new tech when it's battle-tested (half a step behind the bleeding edge). If you're excited about technical leadership that creates real-world impact and working on technology that transforms industries, you'll fit right in. We value high productivity, customer obsession, technical excellence, self-sufficiency, and autonomy without the ego. What's the stack? Multi-tenant platform components run on Kubernetes with React/TypeScript frontends and TypeScript backends. Enterprise deployments leverage our advanced DevOps automation built on Kubernetes, Helm, and Terraform, with sophisticated implementations for enterprise security, compliance, and air-gapped environments where security and reliability are paramount. We believe in picking the right tool for the job. If another technology is a better fit for solving a customer's critical problem, we'll use it. Examples of what we build Enterprise-scale platform architectures that become the data backbone for Fortune 500 companies Advanced deployment automation for the most secure and regulated environments Complex customer integration systems that transform how organizations operate You'll lead these initiatives from vision to reality, working directly with executive stakeholders to drive transformational outcomes. Office Location We have a strong 5 days a week onsite company culture, both to learn from others and to share experiences among the team. 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