Senior Platform Engineer - Platform Engineering

Who you are

You have 5+ years of experience in platform engineering or a related field, with a strong background in designing and developing scalable infrastructure solutions. Your expertise in cloud services, particularly AWS, allows you to create robust and efficient systems that meet the needs of engineering teams. You are proficient in containerization technologies such as Docker and orchestration tools like Kubernetes, enabling you to streamline deployment processes and improve service reliability.

Your programming skills in languages like Python and Java empower you to build high-quality software that enhances platform capabilities. You understand the importance of infrastructure as code and have experience with tools like Terraform to automate and manage infrastructure deployments. You are a collaborative team player who enjoys working closely with product teams to understand their needs and translate them into effective platform solutions.

You are passionate about improving developer experience and have a keen interest in optimizing system performance, availability, and scalability. You thrive in environments where you can guide teams in adopting best practices for service management and application deployment. You are also open to learning new technologies and methodologies to stay ahead in the rapidly evolving tech landscape.

Desirable

Experience with CI/CD pipelines and monitoring tools is a plus, as it helps you ensure that the platform remains stable and performant. Familiarity with database management and queuing systems will further enhance your ability to support Klaviyo's engineering teams effectively.

What you'll do

As a Senior Platform Engineer at Klaviyo, you will take ownership of designing and developing foundational platform services that enable engineering teams to operate more efficiently. You will collaborate with various product teams to understand their requirements and craft tailored solutions that align with the platform's vision. Your role will involve building a deep understanding of engineering needs across the organization, guiding the design and development of appropriate platform primitives such as databases and queuing systems.

You will be responsible for shipping foundational services that enhance the availability, scalability, latency, and efficiency of Klaviyo's core platforms. This includes developing software that dramatically improves the performance of services and applications, allowing teams to serve customers better. You will also play a key role in mentoring junior engineers and fostering a culture of continuous improvement within the platform engineering team.

What we offer

Klaviyo offers a collaborative and inclusive work environment where your unique background and experiences are valued. You will have the opportunity to work on impactful projects that empower creators to own their own destiny. We provide competitive compensation and benefits, along with opportunities for professional growth and development. Join us in shaping the future of our platform and making a difference in the lives of our users.