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Principal Platform Engineer

InterSystems
Location
Boston, MA
Posted
25 days ago
Department
Integrated Platform Engineering
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field
  • Eight or more years of experience in software engineering, platform engineering, infrastructure engineering, DevOps, or a related discipline
  • Experience leading complex technical initiatives involving multiple systems or teams
  • Experience in areas such as cloud infrastructure, CI/CD platforms, build systems, developer tooling, automation, Infrastructure as Code, containers, and observability
  • Strong software engineering and automation skills using languages such as Python, Go, Java, JavaScript, Bash, or similar technologies
  • Strong understanding of system architecture, reliability, security, scalability, and maintainability
Nice to have
  • Experience building internal developer platforms that support software development and delivery
  • Experience with DevSecOps practices, including application security, software supply chain security, and secure development pipelines
  • Experience with AI coding assistants or agentic development tools such as Claude Code, GitHub Copilot, Tabnine, or similar technologies
  • Experience integrating AI capabilities into developer platforms, engineering tools, or automated workflows
What the job really is

As a Principal Platform Engineer at InterSystems, you will lead the technical direction of the Platform Engineering team, focusing on enhancing internal platforms and developer tools. Your role will involve solving complex engineering challenges, improving developer productivity, and ensuring platform reliability. You will also evaluate new technologies and mentor engineers while collaborating across the organization.

Benefits
  • Medical, vision, and dental insurance
  • Short-term and long-term disability, and life insurance
  • 401(k) Profit Sharing Contribution
  • Paid Time Off and Holidays
  • Parental Leave
  • Tuition reimbursement
Things to weigh
  • No specific mention of remote work options
  • The role involves significant leadership responsibilities, which may require additional time commitment
  • AI tools are used internally but not for hiring decisions, indicating a traditional approach to recruitment
Job score3.4/5
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Career value5/5
Role clarity5/5
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