Senior SDE, Platform SaaS — Cloud-Scale Backend

PTC; Pacifica (CA); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee stock purchase program (ESPP)

Medical, dental & vision insurance

Paid time off & sick leave

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) with employer match

Commuter subsidy

Job summary

PTC is seeking a Senior Software Development Engineer (Platform) for Arena PLM in a hybrid role based near San Mateo, CA. You will design and implement backend services, contribute to platform tooling, and lead feature development for a cloud SaaS product used by high‑tech manufacturers and medical device companies.

Strong Java skills, modern development cycles, and collaboration are essential. The role offers exposure to cutting‑edge cloud technologies, enterprise‑grade security, and

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Java and clean, high‑quality code.
• Strong problem‑solving and communication skills.
• Understanding of modern development cycles and PR processes.
• Experience using AI tools to accelerate delivery is desirable.
• Able to learn quickly and adapt to changing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Backend development for Arena PLM SaaS platform using Java, Scala, Python.
• Document requirements and technical designs for cross‑team clarity.
• Develop and maintain tools to boost platform reliability and developer productivity.
• Build features for Arena PLM SaaS aligning with customer needs.
• Engage in technical discussions, code reviews, and leadership within feature teams.

Skills

Java

Problem solving

Communication

Development lifecycle

AI tools

Kubernetes

Spring Boot

Spring Security

GitHub Actions

Tools

GitHub Copilot

Cloud platforms

Kubernetes

Job description

PTC is seeking a Senior Software Development Engineer (Platform) for Arena PLM in a hybrid role based near San Mateo, CA. You will design and implement backend services, contribute to platform tooling, and lead feature development for a cloud SaaS product used by high‑tech manufacturers and medical device companies.

Strong Java skills, modern development cycles, and collaboration are essential. The role offers exposure to cutting‑edge cloud technologies, enterprise‑grade security, and