Senior Platform Engineer

Dtex Systems
Fremont, CA
DTEX Systems helps hundreds of organizations worldwide better understand their workforce, protect their data, and make human-centric operational investments. At DTEX, our philosophy towards our business is the same as our philosophy towards technology: people come first. Our future depends on bright, energetic, talented people who share a passion for building the next generation of user behavior intelligence. We invite you to bring your talent and help create our future, expanding our reach and influence worldwide. Learn more about DTEX Systems mission to make businesses more secure through technology at ; LinkedIn DTEX Systems: Overview | LinkedIn

DTEX Systems are one of the most trusted and innovative brands in the cyber security market and have just set a record-breaking year for growth. So why not trust DTEX with that all important next step in your career?

Role Description
As a Senior Platform Engineer, you will play a crucial role in designing, building, and maintaining our DTEX InTERCEPT platform. You will work with a talented team of engineers to develop and deploy robust solutions that address the ever-evolving challenges of insider risk.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Expertise in microservice architecture, develop services optimized for speed and scalability, ensuring robust performance of data pipelines under high-demand conditions.
  • Implement and manage containerization technologies, including Podman and Kubernetes, to ensure efficient deployment and operation of our platform.
  • Write high-quality Python code, including testing, automation, documentation, and adherence to software engineering best practices.
  • Design and implement efficient strategies for storage and retrieval of high-volume data from OpenSearch and Postgres databases.
  • Lead efforts to improve search relevance, performance and user experience through tuning, optimization, and experimentation.
  • Design and implement features for the big data analytics platform that is part of the DTEX solution.
  • Implement best practices for system security and data protection, adhering to industry standards and compliance requirements.
  • Demonstrate a high degree of ownership in all facets of the development lifecycle, from design to deployment and iterative improvements.
  • Mentor junior engineers and foster a culture of innovation and continuous learning.

Qualifications/Attributes:
  • BS in CS or equivalent and 5+ years of experience in developing software.
  • Indepth experience using OpenSearch or ElasticSearch.
  • Proven experience in writing high quality code in Python or any other functional/OO language with a track record of shipping impactful software.
  • Proficiency in at least one of the Cloud Technologies AWS or GCP and orchestration using Kubernetes, EKS, ECS, Docker Swarm or Mesos.
  • Proficiency in implementing, designing, and scaling production level APIs in cloud environments.
  • Proficiency in Django, PostgreSQL, or any other SQL database,
  • Knowledge of Linux Systemd, daemons, services, and cron subsystems is a huge plus but not a requirement.
  • Strong communication and organizational skills.
  • Proactive self-starter.
  • Demonstrated ability to simplify complex problems and prioritize what matters most for the team and business.
  • Prior experience working in a startup is a plus
  • Experience using IDE embedded AI is a plus

Join DTEX in our mission to build the world’s best platform for workforce cybersecurity and insider risk management!

We take good care of our people. Our benefits include:
  • Fully remote company
  • Comprehensive health, vision, and dental coverage
  • Flexible time off
  • Company computer hardware of your choice
  • Work from home setup reimbursement
  • Health & wellness perks including
  • Virtual events, happy hours, trivia, and fun
  • Monthly Internet & Phone Reimbursement
  • Opportunities to learn and grow
This position is open to U.S. based candidates only. Unfortunately, we are unable to provide work visa sponsorship at this time.

DTEX Systems is one of the most trusted and innovative brands in the cyber security market. We have received significant financial backing from leading VC firms and have just set a record-breaking year of growth. So why not trust DTEX with that all important next step in your career?

DTEX Systems is proud to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, gender, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location.
Base salary range (SF Bay Area): $170k-$220k.
Posted 2025-11-25

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