Senior Staff Platform Engineer at Veeam | $600K+ OTE

Veeam Software; United States; Remote; USD 262,000 - 487,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited PTO

Day-one health benefits

16 weeks parental leave (birthing)

Formal learning program

Global footprint infrastructure scale

Job summary

Veeam Software, Inc. is seeking a Senior Staff Platform Engineer to lead design and evolution of global cloud infrastructure with deep Azure expertise. This role blends hands-on engineering with broad architectural influence, shaping secure, scalable, enterprise-grade SaaS platforms across multi-cloud environments.

You will drive disaster recovery readiness, developer experience, and platform reliability while mentoring engineers and partnering with security, compliance, and operations teams.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in cloud infrastructure with Azure expertise.
• Experience building production infrastructure for enterprise SaaS.
• DR/BC planning in the cloud understanding RTO/RPO.
• Deep knowledge of cloud networking, IAM, multi-account architecture.
• Proficiency in IaC (Terraform or Pulumi) and CI/CD.
• Programming/scripting in Bash, Python, or Go.
• Ability to lead large technical programs and mentor teams.
• Excellent communication in a fast-paced setting.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and evolve cloud infra using IaC tools.
• Architect and manage core cloud services: networking, IAM, governance.
• Define cloud disaster recovery strategies for enterprise needs.
• Drive standards for high availability, security, and cost efficiency.
• Lead initiatives to improve developer experience and platform reliability.
• Build internal tooling to simplify cloud adoption and provisioning.
• Mentor engineers and guide architecture across teams.
• Collaborate with security and ops to enforce guardrails.
• Represent platform in reviews and cross-functional programs.

Skills

Multi-cloud architecture

Terraform

Pulumi

Disaster recovery

Enterprise compliance

Technical leadership

CI/CD

Scripting (Bash, Python, Go)

Tools

Terraform

Pulumi

Job description

Senior Staff Platform Engineer at Veeam | $600K+ OTE — Remote

A High-Ceiling Senior Individual Contributor Role at a Market-Leading Security Company

The "Senior Staff" title sits above Senior Engineer and Staff Engineer in most IC ladders — this is a principal-level position with broad organizational influence. At Veeam (a 550,000+ customer enterprise), this means real architectural ownership, not just execution.

Compensation vs. Market: The OTE range of $262K–$672K (depending on geography) is well above the median for principal cloud engineers. Levels.fyi data puts Principal/Staff SRE/Platform roles at top-tier companies in the $280K–$450K total comp range; Veeam's Zone 1 ceiling ($671K) is aggressive and suggests a meaningful variable pay component.

Skills you'll develop and market value:

• Multi-cloud architecture (Azure + AWS) — extremely high demand in 2024–2025
• IaC mastery with Terraform and Pulumi — foundational for Platform Engineering careers
• Disaster recovery and enterprise compliance frameworks — in high demand across regulated industries (finance, healthcare)
• Technical leadership and cross-functional influence — transferable to VP/Director of Engineering paths

Green flags: Unlimited PTO, day-one health benefits, strong parental leave (16 weeks birthing), and a formal learning program signal a mature, employee-friendly culture. Veeam's global footprint means interesting infrastructure scale problems.

Watch for: The compensation is listed as OTE (base + variable) — clarify the split in interviews. "Fast-paced" language and 8+ years minimum suggest the bar is high. The role may carry significant on-call or incident response responsibility given the enterprise SLA context.

Veeam is the Data and AI Trust Company, specializing in helping organizations ensure their data and AI are fully understood, secured, and resilient to enable the acceleration of safe AI at scale. As the market leader in both data resilience and data security posture management, Veeam is built for the convergence of identity, data, security, and AI risk. Headquartered in Seattle with offices in more than 30 countries, Veeam protects over 550,000 customers worldwide, who trust Veeam to keep their businesses running. Join us as we go fearlessly forward together, growing, learning, and making a real impact for some of the world's biggest brands.

We are looking for a Senior Staff Platform Engineer to lead the design and evolution of our global cloud infrastructure, with deep expertise in Microsoft Azure. This role is ideal for a hands-on infrastructure expert with a track record of designing secure, scalable, and maintainable systems that support enterprise-grade SaaS platforms.

You'll play a critical role in building and operating the foundation of our modern data protection platform, helping define the future of our cloud architecture, disaster recovery readiness, and internal developer experience.

In this Role, you will:

• Design, build, and evolve cloud infrastructure using modern Infrastructure-as-Code tools (Terraform, Pulumi)
• Architect and manage core cloud services, including networking, identity/access control, account/subscription hierarchy, and resource governance
• Define and implement cloud-based disaster recovery strategies that meet enterprise RTO/RPO requirements
• Drive standards for high availability, security, scalability, and cost-efficiency across our cloud environments (Azure and/or AWS)
• Lead initiatives that improve developer experience, platform reliability, and operational excellence
• Build internal tooling and automation to simplify cloud adoption and resource provisioning for engineering teams
• Serve as a technical leader and mentor, guiding engineers across platform, SRE, and product teams
• Partner with security, compliance, and operations teams to enforce cloud architecture policies and guardrails
• Represent the platform team in architecture reviews, planning discussions, and cross-functional programs

Technologies you will work with:

• AWS (e.g., VPC, IAM, EKS, PrivateLink, Organizations)

What we are looking for:

• 8+ years of experience in cloud infrastructure roles, with deep expertise in Azure
• Experience designing and supporting production infrastructure for enterprise SaaS applications
• Proven experience defining and implementing disaster recovery and business continuity plans in the cloud
• Strong understanding of cloud networking, identity and access management, multi-account/subscription architecture, and policy enforcement
• Proficiency in Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform or Pulumi) and CI/CD systems
• Skilled in scripting or programming (e.g., Bash, Python, or Go)
• Demonstrated ability to lead large-scale technical initiatives and drive adoption of best practices
• Experience mentoring engineers and influencing architecture beyond your immediate team
• Clear, direct communicator who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment

Nice to have:

• Experience working in multi-cloud environments
• Familiarity with internal developer platforms, service mesh, or API gateway patterns
• Knowledge of cloud compliance frameworks and security best practices

Compensation Transparency

Veeam is committed to pay transparency and equitable compensation. For this role, the compensation range reflects the expected total target compensation (TTC), inclusive of base pay and a competitive performance-based bonus. When determining compensation, Veeam takes into consideration factors such as experience, education, skills, and geographic zone. Offers are typically made below the midpoint of the range.

U.S. Geographic Zones & Compensation Ranges (TTC / OTE)

• Zone 1 — San Francisco Bay Area, New York City Boroughs: $361,680 – $671,640 USD
• Zone 2 — Washington, California (excluding San Francisco Bay Area): $331,540 – $615,670 USD
• Zone 3 — Texas, Illinois, North Carolina, Colorado, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Oregon, Nevada, Hawaii, New York (excluding NYC boroughs); Sales roles in Georgia, Ohio, and Arizona: $301,400 – $559,700 USD
• Zone 4 — All other US locations: $262,218 – $486,939 USD

We offer:

• Unlimited paid time off, 12 paid holidays including 4 global VeeaMe Days for self-care, and 24 paid volunteer hours annually through Veeam Cares
• Paid parental leave: 8 weeks for all parents, 16 weeks for birthing parents
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting on your first day (multiple plan options)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) options; employer HSA contributions for HDHP participants
• Life and AD&D insurance (employee, spouse/partner, and child options)
• Company-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance; supplemental individual disability insurance (IDI)
• Family planning support: fertility, adoption, surrogacy, and parental resources via Maven
• Mental health support, therapy sessions, and digital wellness tools via Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions
• AirVet: 24/7 virtual veterinary care at no cost
• Legal services, identity theft protection, and supplemental health insurance options
• Tax-advantaged spending accounts for healthcare, dependent care, and commuting
• Professional training and education via LinkedIn Learning, O'Reilly, mentoring, workshops, and the annual Global Day of Learning

Please note: If the applicant is permanently present outside of the United States, Veeam reserves the right to refuse to consider the application for a job. Remote work is only possible in case the employee is located in the United States.

Veeam Software is an equal opportunity employer and does not tolerate discrimination in any form on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, citizenship, disability, veteran status or any other classification protected by federal, state or local law. All your information will be kept confidential.

Personal data collected during the recruitment process will be processed in accordance with our Recruiting Privacy Notice , which explains how your information is collected, used, and handled in connection with hiring activities. By applying for this position, you consent to this processing.

By submitting your application, you confirm that the information provided, including any supporting documents, is complete and accurate to the best of your knowledge. Any misrepresentation, omission, or falsification may result in disqualification from consideration or, if discovered after employment begins, termination of employment.

Is this role truly remote or is there an office requirement? The position is tagged as remote (#LI-Remote), but Veeam explicitly requires the employee to be located within the United States. Applicants permanently based outside the US will not be considered. What is the salary range for this Senior Staff Platform Engineer role? Compensation is OTE (base + variable bonus) and varies by US geographic zone: Zone 1 (SF Bay Area/NYC) pays $361,680–$671,640; Zone 4 (all other US locations) pays $262,218–$486,939. Offers are typically made below the midpoint of the range. How many years of experience are required for this position? Veeam requires 8+ years of experience in cloud infrastructure roles, with deep expertise specifically in Microsoft Azure and a track record with enterprise SaaS production systems. Does Veeam offer parental leave and what are the terms? Yes — Veeam offers 8 weeks of paid parental leave for all parents and 16 weeks for birthing parents, plus fertility, adoption, and surrogacy support through Maven. Is AWS experience required or is Azure the primary cloud platform? Azure is the primary focus with deep expertise required, but AWS experience is also part of the role (EKS, VPC, IAM, Organizations). Multi-cloud experience is listed as a "nice to have" but the job description covers both platforms in the core responsibilities.

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