Platform Engineer

Aerovy; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic tech startup in Seattle seeks a Platform Engineer to architect critical components of a cloud platform powering real-time applications across various industries. The role requires at least 2 years of experience, a degree in computer science or a related field, and a passion for solving complex problems. Enjoy a hybrid work environment while collaborating with a skilled team to deliver innovative solutions. Compensation ranges between $150K - $200K, reflecting the role's significance and challenges.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years experience in software engineering.
• Ability to work independently and proactively.
• Experience in cloud infrastructure and tooling.

Responsibilities

• Drive delivery of projects end-to-end.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Ensure reliability and performance of production systems.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Passion for technology innovation

Learning and growth mindset

Education

BS/MS/PhD in CS or related field

Tools

AWS

Docker

C#

Job description

About Us

Aerovy is a fast-paced startup building the digital infrastructure for the next generation of intelligent hardware. We help OEMs rapidly launch cloud-native software and services, turning physical systems into smart, connected platforms.

The Aerovy Story

• Founded in 2023 to develop infrastructure for advanced air mobility
• Spun out from Purdue University Aerospace Systems Engineering research
• Backed by M25, Mudita, Flywheel Fund, Quorum Capital Partners, Purdue Ventures + more

Job Summary

As a Platform Engineer at Aerovy, you’ll help architect and deliver core components of our cloud platform, serving real-time applications across energy, IoT, telematics, and AI. You’ll work on a modular extensible system that powers everything from EV fleets and battery platforms to electric aircraft and robotics. This is a hands-on, full-stack opportunity where you’ll own features end-to-end, from concept to launch, and work closely with a nimble, high-caliber team. If you're excited about building high performance production systems, solving hard problems at scale, and shipping real value in a fast-moving environment, we’d love to talk.

Job Requirements

• At least 2 years experience contributing to a software engineering team.
• BS/MS/PhD in CS, scientific, engineering field or equivalent experience.
• Passion for finding and solving hard problems.
• Passion for learning and growing both technically and non-technically.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and a passion for technology innovation.

Nice to haves

• Solid experience in Cloud/IaaC Infrastructure and Tooling preferably AWS (EC2, Lambda, S3, RDS, AWS Batch, DynamoDB, CloudFormation/CDK, etc.)
• Solid experience in Docker/containerized applications
• Solid experience with near real-time/real-time analytics, time series databases
• Proficiency in C#

Responsibilities

• You will be expected to function independently and proactively with support from your team.
• You will be routinely given requirements and be accountable to drive delivery end-to-end.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver business-critical features and services.
• Own the reliability, scalability, maintainability, and performance of critical production systems.

Additional Notes

This is a hybrid role based in Seattle, offering flexibility while ensuring close collaboration with product, engineering, and business stakeholders.

Compensation Range: $150K - $200K