Member of Technical Staff - Platform Engineering

UpCore Solutions; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

UpCore Solutions in San Francisco seeks a highly skilled Member of Technical Staff to join our Platform Engineering team in our San Francisco office. You will design, develop, and maintain the core platform, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable, reliable software in a fast-moving startup environment.

The role requires 5–12 years in platform or full-stack engineering, strong Java/Python/C++ skills, and hands-on cloud experience (AWS/Azure/GCP), with Docker/Kubernetes

Qualifications

• 5–12 years in platform/full stack engineering, building RL environments or ML infrastructure.
• Strong knowledge of Java, Python, or C++.
• Experience with cloud technologies (AWS/Azure/GCP).
• Familiarity with microservices and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Experience with databases and SQL.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain our core platform using the latest technologies and best practices.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and implement solutions.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to the platform.
• Optimize and improve the performance and scalability of the platform.
• Stay updated with industry trends and incorporate new technologies to enhance the platform.
• Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code.

Skills

Java

Python

C++

Problem solving

Communication

Team collaboration

Fast-paced environment

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in CS/Engineering

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS

Azure

GCP

SQL

Job description

Job Overview

Our client is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Member of Technical Staff to join our Platform Engineering team in our San Francisco office. As a member of this team, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining our core platform, which is the backbone of our products and services. This is a full-time, permanent position with excellent opportunities for growth and advancement.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain our core platform using the latest technologies and best practices
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and implement solutions
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to the platform
• Optimize and improve the performance and scalability of the platform
• Stay updated with industry trends and incorporate new technologies to enhance the platform
• Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code
• Experience at a Pre-seed-Series B startup OR former founder
• Experience as a platform, full stack, or backend software engineer in fast moving and high growth companies
• Big tech experience before going to a startup

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
• 5 - 12 years of experience in platform/full stack engineering, building RL environments or ML infrastructure
• Strong knowledge of programming languages such as Java, Python, or C++
• Experience with cloud technologies such as AWS, Azure, or GCP
• Familiarity with microservices architecture and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Experience with databases and SQL
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
• Passion for learning and staying updated with new technologies