Senior Platform Engineer - Build & Own APIs (Remote)

ServiceNow; Mountain View (CA); On-site; USD 143,000 - 243,000; Full time

Job summary

ServiceNow in Mountain View, CA is seeking a Senior Platform Engineer to design and build reliable, secure platform building blocks and drive the evolution of multiple platform areas. You will partner with engineering teams to deliver cross-cutting solutions, own roadmaps, and participate in design reviews while delivering deadline-sensitive work.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years’ experience in building microservices (Python/Golang/Java/C++), API platforms, and strong communication across teams,

Qualifications

• 5+ years designing, building, shipping, and maintaining products or platforms.
• B.S./M.S. in Computer Science or equivalent field.
• Experience with API-based platforms and REST/RPC systems.
• Experience building microservices in Python, Golang, Java, or C++.
• Willingness to own work at startup pace.
• Strong communicator to product and cross-functional teams.
• Curiosity and eagerness to learn.
• Open to feedback and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Design and build highly reliable, performant and secure platform building blocks
• Influence the platform team roadmap and own the evolution of multiple platform areas
• Partner within and across engineering teams to provide cross cutting solutions
• Consistently deliver deadline sensitive work that is interdependent with other engineering teams
• Challenge the status quo and be responsible for continuous improvement of the platform
• Regularly participate in peer code and engineering design reviews

Skills

API-based platforms integration

Microservices (Python/Golang/Java/C++)

REST / RPC understanding

Startup ownership mindset

Stakeholder communication

Curiosity and learning

Education

B.S./M.S. in Computer Science or equivalent

Job description

ServiceNow in Mountain View, CA is seeking a Senior Platform Engineer to design and build reliable, secure platform building blocks and drive the evolution of multiple platform areas. You will partner with engineering teams to deliver cross-cutting solutions, own roadmaps, and participate in design reviews while delivering deadline-sensitive work.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years’ experience in building microservices (Python/Golang/Java/C++), API platforms, and strong communication across teams,