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Senior Software Engineer, Cloud Infrastructure

Altruist · San Francisco, 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 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.

Our read on this posting3.2out of 5
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

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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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