Platform Engineer

Molex; Lisle (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Educational assistance

Job summary

Koch Companies is seeking a Platform Engineer to design, build, and ship AI-enabled applications. You will leverage AI coding tools, collaborate with product/design/platform teams, and ensure delivery within fast-paced enterprise contexts.

The role emphasizes prototyping, productionizing AI-generated apps, and integrating AI tooling into internal products while upholding responsible AI usage. A strong foundation in modern programming and Agile practices is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field, or equivalent work experience.
• 1+ years in software development with exposure to AI coding assistants or agentic development tools.
• Proficiency in at least one modern language (e.g., Python, Golang) with frontend/backend exposure.
• Understanding of software engineering basics (Git, testing, code review) and willingness to adopt AI-generated code.
• Strong teamwork and communication with cross-functional stakeholders.
• Ability to thrive in fast-moving, evolving environments.
• Knowledge of Agile methodologies (Scrum and Kanban).

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and ship internal and customer-facing apps using AI-assisted coding tools to accelerate development.
• Translate rough ideas into prototypes and working applications through iterative development.
• Collaborate with product/design/platform teams to prototype, test, and refine concepts quickly.
• Establish and follow best practices for AI-assisted development, including code review and prompt engineering.
• Ensure applications are containerized and integrated into CI/CD and GitOps workflows (Kubernetes, Helm, ArgoCD).
• Evaluate emerging AI tools and advocate adoption where they improve velocity or quality.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and refine AI-generated code for quality, performance, and security.
• Contribute to internal docs and playbooks to promote AI development practices.
• Monitor deployed apps using observability data and user feedback, iterate as needed.
• Support broader platform engineering tasks including infra, deployment, and operations.

Skills

Teamwork

Problem solving

Agile

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

ArgoCD

Helm

Git

Terraform

Grafana

Loki

Mimir

Tempo

Job description

As a Platform Engineer, you will be responsible for rapidly designing, building, and shipping applications using AI-assisted and AI-native development practices (''vibe coding'') across the enterprise. You will work closely with product, design, and platform teams to translate ideas into working software at speed, leveraging large language models, AI coding agents, and modern low-friction development workflows.

Your responsibilities include prototyping and productionizing AI-generated applications, integrating LLMs and AI tooling into internal products, and contributing to the continuous improvement of AI-assisted development standards, and responsible AI usage across engineering.

Our Team

The Platform Engineering Team is dedicated to hosting and managing a reliable, secure platform in the cloud to support all enterprise applications and users. We are accountable for delivering stable platform services by leveraging a diverse set of tools and providing comprehensive support across the organization.

As part of this team, we are increasingly building software ourselves - including internal products intended to replace third-party platforms to tools that address specific internal needs - using AI-assisted development (''vibe coding'') to move faster without compromising quality.

Committed to collaboration, we work as a cohesive global team to break down silos, harness individual and collective strengths, and drive innovation that creates a competitive advantage and exceptional value for our customers.

What You Will Do

• Design, build, and ship internal and customer-facing applications using AI-assisted coding tools (e.g., Claude Code, GitHub Copilot) to accelerate the development lifecycle.
• Translate rough ideas, prompts, and requirements into functional prototypes and working applications through iterative, conversation-driven development.
• Collaborate with product, design, and platform teams to rapidly prototype, test, and refine ideas, turning concepts into working solutions within tight timeframes.
• Establish and follow best practices for AI-assisted development, including code review standards, prompt engineering guidelines, and responsible/ethical use of AI-generated code.
• Partner with the Platform Engineering team to ensure applications you build are properly containerized, deployed, and integrated into existing CI/CD and GitOps workflows (Kubernetes, Helm, ArgoCD).
• Continuously evaluate emerging AI development tools and frameworks and recommend adoption where they improve developer velocity or product quality.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and refine AI-generated code to ensure it meets quality, performance, security, and maintainability standards.
• Contribute to internal documentation and playbooks to help other developers adopt AI-assisted development practices effectively.
• Monitor and iterate on deployed applications based on user feedback, usage data, and observability metrics.
• Support broader platform engineering tasks as needed, gaining exposure to infrastructure, deployment, and operational practices.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
• 1+ years of experience in software development (including internships, academic, or personal projects), with some hands‑on exposure to AI coding assistants or agentic development tools (e.g., Claude Code, GitHub Copilot, Windsurf).
• Working knowledge of at least one modern programming language/stack (e.g., Python, Golang), with exposure to frontend and backend development.
• Basic understanding of software engineering fundamentals (version control with Git, testing, code review) and a willingness to learn best practices when working with AI-generated code.
• Good teamwork and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross‑functional product, design, and engineering stakeholders.
• Strong problem‑solving mindset and comfort operating in ambiguous, fast‑moving environments where requirements evolve through iteration.
• Basic understanding of Agile methodologies, including Scrum and Kanban.

What Will Put You Ahead

• Experience building and shipping AI-generated or AI-assisted applications from concept to production.
• Basic exposure to containerization concepts (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Basic exposure to GitOps or CI/CD workflows (e.g., ArgoCD, Helm).
• Curiosity about monitoring and observability tools such as Grafana, Loki, Alloy, Mimir, Tempo.
• Any exposure to Infrastructure as Code (e.g., Terraform).

For this role, we anticipate paying $100,000 - $120,000 per year. This role is eligible for variable pay, issued as a monetary bonus or in another form.

At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location.

Hiring Philosophy

All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here.

Who We Are

At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.

Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region.

Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify.