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Senior Platform Engineer (Compute Migration)

Heartflow
Location
San Francisco, California
Posted
17 days ago
Department
Software Engineering
Salary
$180,000 to $215,000
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • 8+ years of experience in Platform, Infrastructure, or DevOps Engineering roles
  • Expert-level proficiency in Kubernetes
  • Deep, hands-on experience with AWS compute services, particularly AWS Lambda and ECS/Fargate
  • Proven experience migrating production workloads from traditional cloud compute to Kubernetes
  • Strong background in Infrastructure as Code (IaC), specifically Terraform
  • Proficiency with containerization technologies (Docker) and modern CI/CD practices
Nice to have
  • Experience with KEDA or similar event-driven scaling solutions on Kubernetes
  • Experience working in and/or migrating to monorepo
  • Prior experience in driving complex, multi-quarter technical initiatives
  • Experience with Python or Go for tooling development and automation
What the job really is

As a Senior Platform Engineer at Heartflow, you will lead the migration of existing AWS Lambda and ECS workloads to a Kubernetes platform, focusing on optimizing performance, cost, reliability, and security. Your role involves defining technical roadmaps, developing automated solutions for event-driven workflows, and collaborating with engineering teams to implement best practices for the migration process.

Benefits
  • A reasonable estimate of the base salary compensation range is $180,000 to $215,000, bonus, and equity.
Things to weigh
  • No specific mention of remote work policies beyond 'LI-Hybrid'
  • Focus on a specific migration initiative may limit exposure to other technologies
  • High-impact role may come with significant responsibilities and pressure
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