Job Title: Staff Engineer

Company Name: Platform9

Job Details: $150k-$180k/yrRemoteFull,Time

Job Url: https://hiring.cafe/viewjob/bzkkcf8zkjo7apr8

Job Description: Posted 2d agoStaff Engineer@ Platform9View All JobsWebsiteSan Jose, California, United States$150k-$180k/yrRemoteFull TimeResponsibilities:Lead architecture, Own documentation, Evaluate technology choicesRequirements Summary:8-12+ years software engineering; strong system design; deep expertise in at least one domain; experience with large-scale infrastructure.Technical Tools Mentioned:Python, Go, Java, C++
Staff Engineer — Platform9Remote - US only About Us:Platform9: A Better Way to Go Cloud NativePlatform9 is the leader in simplifying enterprise Private Clouds. Founded by a team of VMware cloud pioneers, we are dedicated to transforming IT operations. Our flagship product, Private Cloud Director, turns your existing hardware into a full-featured, future-ready private cloud. We innovate across what we build and how we deliver it, staying focused on a next-generation, open private cloud while holding ourselves to one standard: exceptional customer outcomes.Enterprises are selecting Platform9 to replace legacy virtualization because it eliminates operational risk and complexity. Private Cloud Director is designed for the experienced infrastructure team, offering a familiar GUI experience for managing VMs and containers, seamless integration with your existing hardware and third-party storage, and critical enterprise features (HA/DR, scale, reliability) built-in. This enables IT teams to gain robust API control and a user experience they trust—rooted in customer obsession and an owner’s mindset. We share context quickly and candidly to keep decisions moving.With over 30,000 nodes in production at some of the world’s largest enterprises, including Cloudera, EBSCO, Juniper Networks, and Rackspace, Platform9 is the proven path to achieving true vendor independence and operational consistency. We are an inclusive, globally distributed company backed by prominent investors, supported by a partner ecosystem of resellers, systems integrators, MSPs, and technology vendors committed to driving private cloud innovation and efficiency. Our values—innovation, customer obsession, ownership, radical candor, and excellence—guide how we build and support every deployment.About the RolePlatform9 is looking for a Staff Engineer to join our engineering team. In this role, you will be a technical authority for one or more core components, driving architecture, design, and delivery of complex initiatives end-to-end. You are the person the team turns to — the one who ensures your domain is well-built, well-documented, and continuously improving. This is a high-ownership, high-impact role for engineers who thrive on technical depth and taking full accountability for outcomes.What You'll DoTechnical LeadershipServe as the domain expert for your component — the go-to person for technical questions, design decisions, and architectural guidanceLead design and architecture for major features within your ownership area, producing detailed technical specifications and architecture documentsOwn and maintain public-facing documentation for your component, ensuring it is complete and updated with every releaseEvaluate and recommend technology choices that align with team and product goalsStrategy & InnovationDefine technical architecture and approach for 3–12 month initiatives within your domainLead projects with significant technical complexity or business impact, translating ambiguous requirements into clear engineering plansExecution & ImpactTake end-to-end ownership of your component across design, architecture, UI, testing, upgrades, scaling, and implementation — the buck stops with youLead and participate in customer triage calls, driving timely resolution and using that feedback to improve your componentEngage with vendors and partners on integrations related to your components when neededDeliver strategic initiatives on time, within release deadlines, and with high qualityKeep stakeholders informed through regular Jira updates and proactive communicationParticipate in strategic conversations around architecture and scaling, proposing design changes to meet evolving requirementsTeam & CultureMentor junior and mid-level engineers, investing in their technical growth and career developmentHelp define and uphold the engineering hiring bar through active participation in recruitingContribute to building a high-performing, collaborative engineering culture What We're Looking ForExperience8–12+ years of software engineering experienceProven track record of delivering complex, high-impact projectsDeep expertise in at least one major technical domain, with broad knowledge across multiple areasCore Technical SkillsExpert-level programming in one or more of: Python, Go, Java, C++Strong system design and distributed systems architecture capabilitiesExperience operating and debugging large-scale infrastructureAbility to diagnose and resolve complex production issues under pressurePlatform9-Specific Domain KnowledgeDeep expertise in 2–3 of the following areas is required:VirtualizationContainers and Kubernetes (K8s)OpenStackNetworking and SDNsStorageCloud Platform (VMware, AWS, GCP, Azure) Salary Range: $150k-$180k