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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 82 days Altruist's roles stay open a median of 74 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 10% of Altruist's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Altruist
- high 77 stale, 0 reposted of 81 open
- Hiring momentum
- 98 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-10-24
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Altruist's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Altruist.
About this role
The Senior Software Engineer, Cloud Infrastructure role at Altruist involves architecting, building, and operating AWS-based infrastructure for a broker-dealer and clearing platform. This position requires deep expertise in AWS and Kubernetes, with responsibilities including defining technical direction, leading cross-functional initiatives, and ensuring the reliability and security of financial transaction systems. The role also emphasizes mentorship and collaboration within the engineering team, along with the integration of AI/ML tools to enhance infrastructure operations.
- benefits
- 5/5
- freshness
- 1/5
- career value
- 5/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Altruist as an employer.
What you need
- 5+ years of hands-on experience in cloud infrastructure engineering with deep expertise in AWS
- Expert-level proficiency with Terraform
- Extensive production experience operating Kubernetes (EKS strongly preferred)
- Strong Linux systems engineering skills and advanced scripting proficiency (Python, Bash, or Go)
- Deep expertise in CI/CD platforms
- Expert-level understanding of cloud networking and security
Nice to have
- 7+ years of infrastructure or platform engineering experience
- Experience in financial services or heavily regulated industries
- AWS certifications at the Professional or Specialty level
- Experience with event streaming platforms at scale
- Hands-on experience with API gateway management and platform design
What you get
- Competitive total compensation
- Premium healthcare, dental, and vision insurance plans
- 401k savings plan with a 4% match and immediate vesting
- 16 week paid parental leave after one year of employment
- Professional growth and development opportunities
- Company perks program
Worth weighing
- Hybrid work schedule with three days onsite in San Francisco
- No specific mention of remote work flexibility beyond one month
- Salary range provided is specific to San Francisco, CA
- Role emphasizes technical influence and leadership without formal title
Summarised from Altruist's posting. Read the full original.
Listed by Altruist on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-24. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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