Staff Platform Engineer: AI-Powered App Platform Leader

Fieldguide; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation with equity

Comprehensive health and wellness benefits

Flexible time off and work schedules

Technology reimbursements

401(k) plan

Twice-yearly offsites across the U.S.

Job summary

Fieldguide is looking for a Staff Platform Engineer in San Francisco, CA, to design and build the foundational platform that powers the company. You will lead cross-team initiatives, define architecture, and influence product delivery. The ideal candidate should have over 10 years of experience in software engineering, strong product instincts, and excellent communication skills. Benefits include competitive compensation, flexible schedules, and 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in software engineering with a focus on product-facing platforms and services.
• Strong product instincts with a track record of delivering impactful platform capabilities.
• Deep experience in designing APIs and services that other engineers utilize.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design of Fieldguide's core platform services.
• Build capabilities that enhance product and AI engineer leverage.
• Define architecture for new product capabilities across various environments.

Skills

Software engineering

API design

Cloud platforms (AWS preferred)

Kubernetes

Distributed systems

Communication skills

Job description

Fieldguide is looking for a Staff Platform Engineer in San Francisco, CA, to design and build the foundational platform that powers the company. You will lead cross-team initiatives, define architecture, and influence product delivery. The ideal candidate should have over 10 years of experience in software engineering, strong product instincts, and excellent communication skills. Benefits include competitive compensation, flexible schedules, and 401(k) plan.