Senior Software Engineer, Platform Infrastructure

SmarterDx, Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 190,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote within the United States

Medical/Dental/Vision coverage

Parental leave

Unlimited PTO

401(k) with 4% match

Holiday schedule (11 days)

Job summary

SmarterDX is seeking a Senior Platform Engineer to own the AWS and Kubernetes foundation underpinning clinical AI workloads. You will design Terraform modules behind the CI/CD pipeline and helm interfaces used to ship software to Kubernetes.

Collaborate with product, security, and engineering to improve delivery, observability, and data security, while advancing runtimes for Node.js, React, and Next.js applications. The role is fully remote within the United States with competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience.
• Full-lifecycle development and debugging experience in Python, Go, and JavaScript/TypeScript environments.
• Proven experience in web-based software development.
• Drive to improve processes and advocate for simpler, faster deployments.
• Knowledge of platforms, data movement, API design standards, and operational best practices.

Responsibilities

• Build and evolve the AWS and Kubernetes footprint for simplicity and scale.
• Design Terraform modules, Helm charts, and GitHub Actions workflows for platform ops.
• Implement monitors and runbooks to keep the environment stable.
• Build agent skills and apply generative AI to daily work.
• Refactor code into reusable, versioned libraries.
• Protect data segregation while minimizing complexity for clients.
• Collaborate on a CI/CD pipeline with security and product engineers.
• Provide runtimes and deployment patterns for Node.js, React, and Next.js apps.
• Stay current on tooling and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Python

Go

JavaScript/TypeScript

AWS

Kubernetes

Terraform

CI/CD

GitHub Actions

Monitoring

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in CS or equivalent

Tools

Terraform

Helm

GitHub Actions

AWS

Kubernetes

Job description

Role overview

A Senior Platform Engineer role owning the AWS and Kubernetes foundation that the rest of engineering builds on at a clinical AI company helping health systems capture the full value of patient care. The engineer writes the Terraform modules behind the CI/CD pipeline, designs the Helm interface used to ship software to Kubernetes, and partners closely with product engineering and security. The work spans infrastructure, developer experience, observability, secure delivery, and applied AI for engineering workflows.

Responsibilities

• Build and evolve the AWS and Kubernetes footprint so it stays simple to use and scales with the business.
• Design Terraform modules, Helm charts, and GitHub Actions workflows that engineers use to operate the platform, and enhance capabilities with Go or Python applications.
• Implement actionable monitors and runbooks that keep the environment smooth and stable.
• Build agent skills and augment daily work using generative AI.
• Refactor internal code into reusable, versioned shared libraries.
• Design and implement strategies for keeping client data segregated while minimizing complexity.
• Partner with security and product engineers on a CI/CD pipeline that protects the software supply chain.
• Provide runtimes, build pipelines, and deployment patterns for Node.js, React, and Next.js applications.
• Stay current on industry tooling and bring forward ideas for continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience.
• Full-lifecycle development and debugging experience in Python, Go, and JavaScript/TypeScript environments.
• Proven experience in web-based software development.
• Drive to improve processes and advocate for simpler, faster deployments.
• Knowledge of platforms, data movement, API design standards, and operational best practices.

Nice to have

• Experience organizing AWS applications in single-tenant configurations.
• Prior experience in the healthcare sector.

Benefits and work setup

• Base salary range of $190,000 to $230,000.
• Fully remote within the United States.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage, with 75% of premiums covered depending on the plan.
• Up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave for both parents.
• Unlimited PTO and 11 holidays.
• 401(k) with traditional and Roth options and a 4% match.
• Fast-moving, low-bureaucracy environment focused on high-impact work.