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Platform Engineer

K2 Space
Location
Los Angeles, CA
Posted
19 days ago
Department
Software
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • BS in Computer Science or equivalent
  • 2-5 years of experience building and operating distributed systems
  • Proficiency in at least one programming language (Go, TypeScript, Python, C#)
  • Experience with CI/CD build pipelines using Github or Gitlab
  • Operational support experience with Amazon EKS
  • Familiarity with observability tools like Datadog, Splunk, or OpenTelemetry
Nice to have
  • Experience with Kubernetes CRDs/operators and automated tests
  • Experience with infrastructure as code tools like Terraform or CDK
  • Familiarity with GitOps practices and policy-as-code integration
  • Understanding of observability and SLOs including metrics and tracing
What the job really is

As a Senior Platform Engineer at K2, you will be part of the Enterprise Information Systems team, responsible for building and maintaining the digital backbone that supports satellite design, manufacturing, and mission operations. Your role will involve operational support for Amazon EKS, implementing observability standards, and providing documentation to assist fellow engineers. You will collaborate with other engineers and stakeholders to ensure effective code deployment practices and support the overall software development lifecycle.

Benefits
  • Base salary range of $123,000 - $160,000 + equity
  • Comprehensive benefits package including paid time off
  • Medical/dental/vision coverage
  • Life insurance
  • Paid parental leave
  • Other perks
Things to weigh
  • No specific mention of remote work options
  • Salary is based on multiple factors including experience and skills
  • The role involves working in a fast-paced environment
  • The company encourages non-traditional career paths and diverse backgrounds
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