Founding Platform Engineer: Architect the AI Semantic Layer

Netic; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A cutting-edge technology company in San Francisco seeks a Founding Platform Engineer to own and design the semantic layer for their AI-driven platform. This role involves building scalable systems that support dynamic workflows and collaborating with product teams. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in distributed systems and strong expertise in data architectures. This in-person position offers a unique opportunity to make a foundational impact in an innovative environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years building and operating distributed systems with experience in owning a platform.
• Deep understanding of data warehouses and transactional databases.
• Ability to design schemas and semantic models that support rapid iteration.
• Experience with observability, migrations, and running high-uptime systems.
• Responsibility for long-term outcomes and effective execution.

Responsibilities

• Own the semantic layer powering the system-of-record.
• Build primitives and APIs for internal product teams.
• Partner closely with teams to design intuitive systems.
• Architect systems across various data topologies.
• Define the long-term platform architecture.

Skills

Platform & Systems Experience

Strong Data Systems Background

Semantic & Abstraction Thinking

Operational Rigor

Ownership Mentality

Job description

A cutting-edge technology company in San Francisco seeks a Founding Platform Engineer to own and design the semantic layer for their AI-driven platform. This role involves building scalable systems that support dynamic workflows and collaborating with product teams. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in distributed systems and strong expertise in data architectures. This in-person position offers a unique opportunity to make a foundational impact in an innovative environment.