We are seeking a strong Backend / Platform Engineer to join a fast-paced engineering team focused on platform reliability, automation, and release engineering. This role is ideal for someone with a strong software engineering background who enjoys debugging complex systems, improving deployment workflows, and working closely with containerized environments and CI/CD pipelines.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain backend/platform solutions using Python
- Manage Docker-based packaging and containerized deployment workflows
- Support GitHub workflows, CI/CD pipelines, and OSS release cycles
- Debug and troubleshoot model training workloads and system-level issues
- Improve automation, reliability, and operational efficiency across engineering processes
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support releases and platform stability
- Drive continuous improvements in tooling, testing, and deployment processes
Required Skills
- Strong hands-on experience with Python
- Experience with Docker and container-based environments
- Proficiency with GitHub workflows and CI/CD processes
- Exposure to OSS/Open Source release management
- Strong debugging and troubleshooting skills
- Background in software engineering with testing experience
- Understanding of system reliability and automation best practices
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience supporting model training or ML workloads
- Familiarity with release engineering processes
- Experience working in high-ownership, fast-moving environments
- Strong problem-solving and communication skills
Work Arrangement
- Hybrid role based in San Jose, CA
- Competitive rate: $75/hr
If interested, please share your updated resume along with your availability for a quick discussion.
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