Senior Platform Engineer - Build Scalable Infra (Remote)

CFO Ai; United States; Remote; USD 190,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Runway is hiring a senior backend engineer to shape the architectural decisions that scale our platform. As an early member, you’ll work with design and PM teams to implement core product and infrastructure while contributing to DevOps practices.

We value ownership, pride in craft, and an inclusive, collaborative approach. Experience with Go, Kubernetes, and Google Cloud is a bonus. This remote-first role offers a generous salary and equity depending on performance.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional backend engineering experience.
• Track record of building robust, scalable systems.
• Ownership mindset and autonomy in work.
• Pride in craftsmanship and quality.
• Inclusive, collaborative approach to work.

Responsibilities

• Build core product and infrastructure, shaping architecture at scale.
• Collaborate with design and PM teams to implement features.
• Grow and mentor the early engineering team.

Skills

Backend engineering

Robust systems

Ownership mindset

Craft pride

Inclusive collaboration

Tools

Kubernetes

Go

Google Cloud Platform

Job description

Runway is hiring a senior backend engineer to shape the architectural decisions that scale our platform. As an early member, you’ll work with design and PM teams to implement core product and infrastructure while contributing to DevOps practices.

We value ownership, pride in craft, and an inclusive, collaborative approach. Experience with Go, Kubernetes, and Google Cloud is a bonus. This remote-first role offers a generous salary and equity depending on performance.