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Senior Software Engineer, Cloud Infrastructure

Altruist · Los Angeles, CA

Posted about 3 months ago

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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 their broker-dealer and clearing platform. This senior position requires taking ownership of critical infrastructure domains, driving technical decisions, and leading cross-functional initiatives to enhance system reliability, security, and scalability. The engineer will also mentor team members and translate technical complexities for non-technical stakeholders, all while working in a hybrid environment.

Our read on this posting3.0out of 5
benefits
4/5
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, production-proven expertise in AWS.
  • Expert-level proficiency with Terraform, including module design and establishing IaC standards.
  • Extensive production experience operating Kubernetes (EKS strongly preferred) at scale.
  • Strong Linux systems engineering skills and advanced scripting proficiency (Python, Bash, or Go).
  • Deep expertise in CI/CD platforms (GitHub Actions, ArgoCD, Jenkins).
  • Expert-level understanding of cloud networking and security.

Nice to have

  • 7+ years of infrastructure or platform engineering experience, including 3+ years operating at a senior or staff level.
  • 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 including discounts on various services.

Worth weighing

  • The role requires significant technical influence and leadership without formal title authority.
  • The position emphasizes ownership of domains rather than tasks, which may require a high level of initiative and responsibility.
  • No specific mention of remote work flexibility beyond the hybrid schedule.
  • The salary range is provided, but compensation may vary based on multiple factors.

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Listed by Altruist on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-24. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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