[Hiring] Senior Platform Engineer @Qdrant

Qdrant; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Platform Engineer to join their fully remote team. This exciting role involves designing and managing a highly scalable cloud platform that powers innovative vector database solutions. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in platform engineering, particularly with Kubernetes and cloud providers like AWS, GCP, or Azure. You'll be part of a collaborative environment focused on cutting-edge technology, where your contributions will directly impact the company's growth and success. If you're passionate about building robust systems and thrive in a fast-paced setting, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Flexible work hours

Professional development opportunities

Collaborative work environment

Remote setup

Career growth opportunities

Qualifications

• 3-4+ years in platform engineering or related field.
• Proficient in Go and Kubernetes management.
• Strong knowledge of distributed systems principles.

Responsibilities

• Design and manage a scalable cloud platform for vector database solutions.
• Optimize cloud infrastructure and ensure system health.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance platform functionality.

Skills

Go

Kubernetes

Cloud Platform Management

Distributed Systems

Microservices Architecture

Analytical Skills

Problem Solving

Teamwork

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

AWS

GCP

Azure

Job description

Apr 02, 2025 - Qdrant is hiring a remote Senior Platform Engineer. Salary: competitive salary and benefits package. Location: Germany.

About Us:
We are a cutting-edge vector database company dedicated to providing high-performance, scalable solutions for managing and querying large-scale vector data. Our mission is to revolutionize the way organizations handle complex data by leveraging the power of vector databases. We are a fully remote company looking for talented and passionate senior backend engineers to join our team and help us build the next generation of database technology.

Position Overview:
The Senior Platform Engineer at Qdrant will be a key player in designing, implementing, and managing a highly scalable cloud platform that powers our innovative vector database solutions. This role requires a strategic mindset to ensure the platform aligns with the company's growth objectives and can handle the increasing demands of our expanding customer base.

Tasks

• Design, implement, and manage a highly scalable cloud platform.
• Develop a strategic vision for the platform that aligns with business growth.
• Utilize cloud platform providers (AWS, GCP, Azure) for optimal performance, cost, and reliability.
• Optimize cloud infrastructure to support business needs efficiently.
• Architect and manage Kubernetes clusters.
• Develop and operate Kubernetes operators to enhance cluster functionality.
• Design and maintain distributed systems ensuring high availability and resilience.
• Write high-quality, maintainable code in Go.
• Automate workflows and integrate various platform components.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams (development, data science, operations).
• Ensure platform stability and scalability through effective teamwork.
• Implement monitoring, logging, and alerting to ensure system health.
• Continuously optimize for efficiency and cost-effectiveness.

Requirements

• 3-4+ years in platform engineering or a related field.
• Proven track record of managing and scaling cloud platforms.
• Proficiency in Go.
• Deep understanding of Kubernetes architecture and management of Kubernetes operators.
• Strong knowledge of distributed systems and microservices architecture.
• Solid understanding of distributed systems principles.
• Willingness to participate in on-call rotations and experience in handling high-pressure incidents.
• Extensive experience with one or more cloud providers (AWS, GCP, Azure).
• Demonstrated ability to design systems that scale efficiently and handle rapid growth.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Proactive approach to identifying and solving complex problems.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work well in a team-oriented environment.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Flexible work hours and full remote setup.
• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology in a fast-growing industry.
• Professional development opportunities and career growth.
• Collaborative and inclusive work environment.

About the company
Qdrant is powering the next generation of AI applications with advanced, high-performant vector similarity search technology. Our flagship product is the leading open-source Vector Database. https://github.com/qdrant/qdrant