Platform Engineer • Staff

Who you are

You have a strong background in cloud infrastructure and operations, with at least 5 years of experience in designing and optimizing cloud solutions. Your expertise in AWS and containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes allows you to drive innovation and efficiency in cloud operations. You excel at critically evaluating the needs of a rapidly growing company and can anticipate and solve complex cloud challenges at scale.

You are hands-on and enjoy leading technical deep dives across various domains, including operating systems, networks, application performance, storage, and databases. Your ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams ensures that you can influence both operational efficiency and customer experience effectively. You have a proven track record of implementing automation strategies that enhance productivity and streamline processes.

You thrive in a fast-paced environment and are comfortable navigating the complexities of cloud infrastructure. Your strong analytical skills enable you to assess performance metrics and identify areas for improvement. You are passionate about mentoring junior engineers and fostering a culture of continuous learning within your team.

Desirable

Experience with CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure as code practices is a plus. Familiarity with monitoring and alerting tools will help you ensure the reliability and performance of cloud services. A background in financial technology or similar industries will be beneficial in understanding the unique challenges faced by Earnin.

What you'll do

As a Staff Platform Engineer at Earnin, you will lead the strategic design and optimization of our cloud infrastructure. Your role will involve driving innovation in cloud operations, enabling rapid development, and scaling solutions across teams and systems. You will be responsible for evaluating and implementing best practices in cloud architecture, ensuring that our infrastructure can support the growing demands of our business.

You will collaborate closely with engineering teams to design and implement solutions that enhance application performance and reliability. Your hands-on approach will involve conducting technical deep dives to troubleshoot and resolve complex issues, ensuring that our systems operate smoothly and efficiently. You will also play a key role in shaping the future of Earnin’s cloud platform, influencing both operational efficiency and customer experience.

In this impactful role, you will mentor and guide junior engineers, sharing your knowledge and expertise to help them grow in their careers. You will be involved in strategic discussions about the direction of our cloud infrastructure and will have the opportunity to influence key decisions that affect the entire organization.

What we offer

At Earnin, we offer a collaborative and inclusive work environment where your contributions will have a direct impact on our mission to provide financial flexibility to our community members. We value innovation and encourage you to bring your ideas to the table. Our team is dedicated to supporting your professional growth and development, providing opportunities for continuous learning and advancement.

We offer competitive compensation and benefits, including flexible work arrangements to support your work-life balance. Join us in shaping the future of financial technology and making a difference in the lives of those who live paycheck to paycheck.