Compute Platform Engineer at Codegen – San Francisco, California

Seeking Senior/Staff Compute Platform Engineer with experience managing container orchestration (Kubernetes, Nomad, etc). Ideal candidates have 10+ years of software experience with significant experience managing container clusters.
About the RoleCodegen is hiring a full-time Senior/Staff Compute Platform Engineer to build our next generation compute infra. The role involves iterating on features, prototyping solutions, and refining them to enterprise standards.
The ideal candidate will be a self-motivated, high-agency individual capable of working independently and collaboratively to drive initiatives to completion. This is a senior-level position suited for professionals who have thrived in fast-growing companies and are excited to build an elite engineering culture.
Qualifications

• Significant experience managing Container Orchestration clusters.
• A minimum of 10 years of software engineering experience.
• Demonstrated maturity in judgement and the capability to architect large systems independently.
• A strong background in backend development, particularly with complex, stateful systems, and profound Python and/or data processing experience.
• Proven track record as a prolific developer who collaborates effectively with teams and can assume the role of a tech lead on projects.
• Self-guided with a knack for identifying and solving problems without needing supervision.
• Previous AI experience is advantageous but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain our next generation containerized compute platform
• Iterate quickly with the rest of the team, prioritizing customer outcomes over perfect implementations
• Prototyping new solutions, bringing them to a functional state, and then refining them to be robust and ready for enterprise deployment.

Codegen is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. For California applicants, Codegen complies with all applicable state and local laws, including the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA), which prohibits discrimination and harassment in employment based on characteristics such as race, gender, disability, and more. We encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply and are dedicated to fostering a workplace that is inclusive and supportive for everyone.