Platform Engineer

Veeam Software
San Jose, CA
On-site

Who this role is best for

Cloud infrastructure experts with automation experience will find this role in a distributed team environment with a focus on secure SaaS platform development

Best fit for

  • Candidates with cloud automation expertise and experience in enterprise SaaS environments
    — “5+ years of experience in production operations for a SaaS or cloud service provider”
  • Engineers comfortable with modern DevOps tools and cutting-edge cloud technologies
    — “Work with a modern technology stack based on containers, serverless infrastructure, public cloud services, and other cutting-edge technologies in the SaaS domain”

Things to consider

  • On-call responsibilities may require availability outside standard working hours
    — “On-call rotation for product operations”
  • The role demands a strong grasp of secure cloud design principles
    — “Understanding and experience implementing secure design principles in the cloud”

How to stand out

  • Highlight cloud automation projects and secure infrastructure implementation in your resume
    — “Write and maintain code to automate our public cloud infrastructure”
  • Emphasize experience with GitHub Actions and infrastructure-as-code tools like Terraform
    — “Experience automating infrastructure through code using technologies such as Terraform or Pulumi”
  • Showcase your ability to work in async, distributed environments with clear documentation practices
    — “Document system design, configurations, processes, and decisions to support our async, distributed team culture”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • Write and maintain code to automate public cloud infrastructure
  • Document system design and configurations
  • Collaborate with a team of engineers to build the VDC platform
Typical background
5+ years of experience in production operations for a SaaS or cloud service providerExperience automating infrastructure through code using technologies such as Terraform

Skills & requirements

Required

Cloud InfrastructureAutomationSoftware DevelopmentPublic Cloud ServicesContainerizationServerless InfrastructureOperational ExcellenceSecure Design Principles

Preferred

AzureClaude CodeCodex

Stack & domain

KubernetesAzure AKSAWS EKSHelmDockerTerraformGoBashGitCloud InfrastructureSoftware Development

About the role

Original posting from Veeam Software via Greenhouse

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.

About the Role 

We’re looking for a Platform Engineer to join the Veeam Data Cloud team. The mission of the Platform Engineering team is to provide a secure, reliable, and easy to use platform to enable our teams to build, test, deploy, and monitor the VDC product.   

 This is an excellent opportunity for someone with cloud infrastructure and software development experience to build the world’s most successful, modern, data protection platform.   

What You'll Do  

Write and maintain code to automate our public cloud infrastructure, and Internal Developer Platform  

Document system design, configurations, processes, and decisions to support our async, distributed team culture 

Collaborate with a team of engineers to build the VDC platform  

Work with a modern technology stack based on containers, serverless infrastructure, public cloud services, and other cutting-edge technologies in the SaaS domain 

On-call rotation for product operations 

Technologies You'll Work With    

Kubernetes, Azure AKS, AWS EKS, Helm, Docker, Terraform, Golang, Bash, Git, etc.  

What You'll Bring 

5+ years of experience in production operations for a SaaS (Software as a Service) or cloud service provider  

Possessing development skills in a high-level programming language like Typescript or Python 

Experience automating infrastructure through code using technologies such as Terraform  or Pulumi.  

Experience with GitHub Actions  

Experience working with Claude Code, Codex or similar 

Experience with a breadth and depth of public cloud services  

Experience building and supporting enterprise SaaS products  

Understanding of the principles of operational excellence in a SaaS environment   

Understanding and experience implementing secure design principles in the cloud  

Demonstrated ability to learn new technologies quickly and implement those technologies in a pragmatic manner  

A strong bias toward action and direct, frequent communication  

A university degree in a technical field  

Bonus Skills  

Experience with Azure  

What you'll get

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

Mental health support, therapy sessions, and digital wellness tools via our Employee Assistance Program

401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions

Fertility, adoption, and surrogacy support through Maven, plus paid volunteer time

AirVet: 24/7 virtual veterinary care at no cost

Legal services, identity protection, and supplemental health insurance options

Tax-advantaged spending accounts for healthcare, dependent care, and commuting

Opportunities to learn and grow through on-demand libraries (LinkedIn Learning, O’Reilly), mentoring, workshops, and learning events like our annual Global Day of Learning

Pay Transparency

Veeam is committed to pay transparency and equitable compensation. For this role, the compensation range below reflects the expected total target compensation (TTC), inclusive of base pay and a competitive performance-based bonus. For roles with a commission plan, the compensation range represents On Target Earnings (OTE), which includes base salary plus variable commission. 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.

In addition to compensation, Veeam provides a comprehensive benefits package, including health coverage, retirement plans, and unlimited time off.

Compensation Range (TTC / OTE)$234,840—$436,080 USD

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.

Source: Veeam Software careers (Greenhouse)

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