Principal Cloud Platform Engineer

ADT; Pennsylvania; Hybrid; USD 149,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading security and investigations company seeks a Principal Cloud Platform Engineer to guide the evolution of its cloud infrastructure. The ideal candidate will leverage extensive cloud architecture expertise and strong software development skills to ensure scalability and reliability while enhancing productivity across engineering teams. This is a strategic role ideally suited for individuals with in-depth knowledge of Google Cloud Platform and a track record in observability principles.

Benefits

Healthcare benefits

401(k) plan with company match

Paid time off

Annual bonus eligibility

Equity options based on performance

Qualifications

• 8+ years in cloud architecture or platform engineering.
• Experience with large-scale distributed systems.
• Proficiency in languages such as Python, Go, Java.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical vision and evolution of cloud infrastructure.
• Define and own architectural roadmap for cloud platform.
• Implement scalable, reliable, and cloud-native solutions.

Skills

Cloud Architecture

Software Development

Observability

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent experience

Tools

Google Cloud Platform (GCP)

Infrastructure as Code (Terraform)

Containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)

Job description

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ADT is in the process of transitioning to a hybrid in-office work model, which combines the best of in-office and remote work. New team members will work from home, but should plan to return to a hybrid in-office model at a later date. We will keep you well informed and supported throughout the transition. Once our hybrid work policy is in place, you will work from Boca Raton, FL, Irving, TX, or Blue Bell, PA and enjoy the benefits of a balanced work schedule.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

What You'll Do:

We are looking for a highly experienced and strategic Cloud Platform Principal Engineer to lead the technical vision and evolution of our cloud infrastructure. This is a pivotal role within our Product Engineering organization, responsible for ensuring our platform is scalable, reliable, and durable. You will bring deep cloud architecture expertise, strong software development skills, and business insight to drive standardization and continuous improvement across our technology stack, empowering development teams with consistent and efficient workflows.

• Strategic Technical Leadership: Define and own the architectural roadmap for our cloud platform, guiding SRE and DevOps initiatives.
• Platform Design & Evolution: Architect and oversee the implementation of scalable, reliable, and cloud-native solutions, with a strong focus on Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
• Observability & Reliability: Lead the development and execution of observability strategies, including monitoring, logging, tracing, and alerting.
• Technology Standardization: Champion best practices and standardization across the cloud technology stack to support all engineering teams.
• Workflow Optimization: Advocate for and implement consistent workflows between development, SRE, and DevOps teams to enhance productivity and developer experience.
• Cross-Functional Enablement: Serve as a technical bridge across engineering teams, using your software development skills to build tools and close process gaps.
  
  

What You'll Need:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent experience.
• Experience: 8+ years in cloud architecture or platform engineering, with hands-on experience in large-scale distributed systems.
• Cloud Expertise: Proven experience in modern cloud platform architecture, especially Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
• Observability: Deep understanding and practical experience with observability tools and principles across all pillars.
• Software Development: Proficiency in languages such as Python, Go, Java, or similar, with the ability to prototype, automate, and build custom infrastructure tools.
• Communication: Excellent communication skills, capable of translating complex technical concepts for both technical and non-technical audiences.
  
  

Even Better If You Bring:

• GCP Professional Certifications (e.g., Cloud Architect, DevOps Engineer, SRE).
• Hands-on experience applying SRE principles (SLOs, Error Budgets, Toil reduction).
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform.
• Familiarity with containerization and orchestration (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
• Experience optimizing CI/CD pipelines and promoting DevOps methodologies.
  
  

Compensation & Benefits:

The salary range for this role is $149,600.00 - $224,400.00 and is based on experience and qualifications

Certain roles are eligible for annual bonus and may include equity. These awards are allocated based on company and individual performance.

We offer employees access to healthcare benefits, a 401(k) plan and company match, short-term and long-term disability coverage, life insurance, wellbeing benefits and paid time off among others. Employees accrue up to 120 hours in their first year. Your accrual rate increases after your first year. We also offer 6 paid holidays.

Anticipated application end date will be on 7/12/2025.

ADT is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to building an inclusive team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. ADT strives to ensure every employee and applicant feels valued. Visit us at jobs.adt.com/diversity to learn more.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  Security and Investigations

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