Senior Engineer (Platform)

Later, Boston, MA +5

The role

The Senior Engineer is responsible for driving large-scale projects, delivering impactful features, and maintaining high engineering standards. You’ll solve complex problems, collaborate across teams, and mentor junior engineers while continuously improving our codebases and fostering a culture of technical excellence. With deep expertise in modern software development and Agile practices, you’ll shape how we build, scale, and innovate—directly influencing product velocity and engineering culture.

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Senior Engineer (Platform)

Later, Boston, MA +5

Posted pay

$125K–$205K

a year

Compared with similar jobs

This base pay is below the median for senior infrastructure, platform and SRE jobs that are remote in the US.

Median: $190K a year
Other jobs in the group: 404

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Location: Boston, MA +5
Work type: Remote
Level: Senior
Experience: 7+ years
Skills in the job text: AWS
SQL
TypeScript
Kubernetes
Docker
PostgreSQL
C#
Posted: Sep 15, 2026
Last check: 1 h ago
Job type: Infra, platform & SRE

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Median posted base: $125K–$205K

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The role

What you need

A strong appetite for learning and personal growth.
7–10 years of progressive software engineering experience (leadership required)
In-depth knowledge of modern software development practices and architectures.
Proficiency or ability to ramp up quickly with typed, functional programming in C# or TypeScript.
Experience with SQL and NoSQL databases, with PostgreSQL expertise preferred.
Experience in system architecture, designing secure, scalable, and maintainable platforms.
Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and AWS (or equivalent cloud).
Strong knowledge of DevOps practices (Git, CI/CD, Infrastructure as Code).
Expertise in application and infrastructure security best practices.
Strong understanding of testing and automation practices.
Experience in performance optimization for reliability and scalability.
A strong interest in AI/ML applications in production systems.
Proven experience working in ambiguous, complex problem spaces with strong problem-solving skills.
Proficiency in Agile methodologies (Scrum or Kanban) and project delivery.
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate technical concepts for all audiences.
Strategic problem-solving ability with adaptability in fast-changing environments.
A passion for mentoring and a commitment to fostering a culture of excellence.

How you work

Driven by Impact: You deliver results that matter—prioritizing high-value work, meeting deadlines, and adapting quickly while keeping outcomes clear.
Strategic & Customer-Centric: You anticipate risks and opportunities, connect decisions to long-term growth, and build trust through proactive insights.
Curious & Growth-Oriented: You seek knowledge, ask sharp questions, and apply learnings fast—challenging the status quo with a mindset of improvement.
Collaborative & Resilient: You thrive in change by staying resourceful, solution-focused, and positive—removing roadblocks, sharing insights, and keeping morale high.
Accountable & Honest: You own your work, hold yourself and others to a high bar, and use transparent feedback to drive growth.
Emotionally Intelligent: You build trust through empathy and collaboration, foster inclusion, and inspire others with grit, optimism, and integrity.

Our approach to compensation

We take a market-based & data-driven approach to compensation. We leverage data from trusted third-party compensation sources to help us understand the market value of a role based on function, level, geographic location, and scope. We evaluate compensation bi-annually, including performance and market-related factors.

Our salaries are benchmarked against market Total Cash Compensation for the geographic location of our job posting. Compensation for some roles is structured as On Target Earnings (OTE = base + commission/variable) while for others it is structured as Salary only. The salary range listed for this role reflects the zones that applies to the location of this posting.

To comply with local legislation and ensure transparency, we share salary ranges on all job postings. Skills, experience and other factors help determine the final salary we offer which may vary from the original range posted.

Additionally, all permanent team members are eligible to participate in various benefits plans as part of their overall compensation package.

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