> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/3806525-software-engineer-platform](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/3806525-software-engineer-platform). 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

- **Company:** Vivint, Inc.
- **Location:** Washington, DC, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $153,000.0 - $185,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Artificial Intelligence, Cloud Computing, Communications Protocols, Continuous Integration, Distributed Systems, Python (Programming Language), Enterprise Messaging Systems, Message Queuing Telemetry Transport (MQTT), NoSQL, Cloud Services, Backend, Event Driven Architecture, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Low Latency, Apache Kafka, Build Tools, Docker
- **Published:** October 17, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/1_vivint-45038

## About the Role

platforms + Mentor engineers and raise the overall engineering bar **What We're Looking For:** **Required Qualifications** + 5+ years of experience building and operating production systems (we are open to **Senior * Staff level** ) + B.S. in Computer Science or related field preferred + Strong experience in **Go, Python, or similar backend languages** + Experience designing **distributed systems** with scalability, availability, and performance in mind + Experience building **REST and/or gRPC APIs** + Strong problem-solving skills and a track record of ownership and execution + Experience working with modern cloud-native tooling (containers, orchestration, CI/CD) **Preferred Qualifications** + Experience with **event-driven architectures** (Kafka, messaging systems) + Experience with **IoT systems or device communication protocols (e.g., MQTT)** + Familiarity with **Kubernetes, Docker, and cloud infrastructure** + Experience with **NoSQL databases

## Description

This is a **high-ownership, high-impact role** where you'll: + Build and scale **distributed systems** that handle large volumes of real-time events + Drive **architecture and technical direction** , not just implementation + Improve **performance, reliability, and operability** of core platform services + Collaborate across mobile, backend, embedded, and data teams to deliver end-to-end experiences + Help establish engineering practices and technical culture for a growing Seattle team **What You'll Do** + Design and implement **high-scale cloud services and APIs** used by mobile apps, cameras, and smart home devices + Own systems end-to-end: design, deployment, observability, and production operations + Contribute to and lead **architecture discussions** for new platform capabilities + Build systems that are **secure, resilient, and low-latency** in a distributed environment + Develop event-driven systems and integrations across IoT, backend services, and mobile, Level, Title and/or Salary may be adjusted based on the applicant's experience or skills.
EEO is the Law Poster (The poster can be found at http://www.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/poster\_screen\_reader\_optimized.pdf) Official description on file with Talent.
We support the use of AI tools to help you prepare for your interview (e.g., practicing responses, researching the role, or refining your resume).
However, during interviews and assessments, we expect responses to reflect your own thinking, experience, and communication.
Use of AI to generate or read answers in real time, complete assessments, or misrepresent your qualifications is not permitted and may impact your candidacy.
Vivint, an equal opportunity employer, does not consider any protected traits (e.g., race, creed, color, religion, gender, national origin, non-job-related disability, age, or any other protected trait) when hiring-under federal, state, and local laws.
We are a drug-free environment.
We do not conduct pre-employment drug screening; however, we do conduct random drug testing on site.