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Senior Platform Engineer

dltHub builds data engineering tools and workspace for Python developers, known for their open-source library dlt with 2M+ monthly downloads.
DevOps
Staff Software Engineer
Hybrid
11 - 50 Employees
5+ years of experience
AI · Enterprise SaaS

Job Description

dltHub is seeking a Senior Platform Engineer to join their growing team, focusing on building and scaling their data engineering platform. The role combines infrastructure automation, platform engineering, and DevOps practices to support dltHub's mission of making data engineering accessible to all Python developers. The position offers a unique opportunity to work with modern cloud-native technologies and shape the platform's architecture from the ground up.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing and operating multi-cloud Kubernetes environments, implementing secure networking solutions, and building developer-friendly automation tools. They will work directly with the CTO's team, contributing to both technical implementation and product strategy. The role requires strong Python programming skills and deep knowledge of cloud infrastructure, particularly in Kubernetes and observability systems.

dltHub, backed by notable investors and technical founders from companies like Hugging Face, Datadog, and MotherDuck, is expanding their presence in the US while maintaining their Berlin headquarters. They offer a culture that values autonomy, efficiency, and automation, with a strong emphasis on personal and professional growth. The company provides competitive benefits, including equity through their ESOP program, learning and development budgets, and regular team offsites.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced platform engineer who wants to make a significant impact in a growing company that's already proven its value in the open-source community with over 2 million monthly downloads of their dlt library. The role combines the excitement of a startup environment with the technical challenges of building scalable, enterprise-grade infrastructure.

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Responsibilities For Senior Platform Engineer

  • Design, provision, and operate multi-env/multi-region Kubernetes clusters, networking, security, and storage
  • Build Python CLIs/SDKs, templates, and controllers for infrastructure abstraction
  • Define IaC standards using Terraform and Helm
  • Design and implement platform control plane for user management and resource controls
  • Implement comprehensive observability solutions including metrics, logs, traces, and dashboards
  • Work closely with CTO and software engineers on platform development

Requirements For Senior Platform Engineer

Python
Kubernetes
PostgreSQL
  • 5+ years in Platform/SRE/DevInfra roles
  • Strong Python programming for automation/tooling
  • Deep Kubernetes experience
  • Practical observability experience
  • Experience with Python data pipelines/apps (preferred)
  • Knowledge of storage & query engines (preferred)
  • Experience with security & supply-chain hardening (preferred)

Benefits For Senior Platform Engineer

Equity
Education Budget
  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
  • Annual budget for learning and development
  • Regular offsites and team connection opportunities
  • Flexible work arrangement with dedicated no-meeting days
  • Opportunities to work from Berlin and San Francisco offices

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