HPR

Platform Software Engineer I

HPR · Needham

Posted 6 days ago · $75,000 to $169,000

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
6 days
HPR's roles stay open a median of 87 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
Yes
77% of HPR's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at HPR
high
10 stale, 0 reposted of 13 open
Hiring momentum
14 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-10-29

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About this role

As a Platform Software Engineer I at HPR, you will focus on low-level programming to enhance high-performance computing and electronic trading systems. Your responsibilities will include designing, developing, and debugging C applications for multi-core Linux systems, while also collaborating with customers and contributing to team culture. You'll work with technologies like Kubernetes, Docker, and Python to automate processes and manage infrastructure.

Our read on this posting3.8out of 5
benefits
1/5
freshness
5/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
4/5
pay transparency
5/5

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What you need

  • MS/BS in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field
  • 0+ years of relevant DevOps, platform engineering, or infrastructure engineering experience
  • Hands-on expertise with Kubernetes — cluster management, node provisioning, networking, and multi-environment operations
  • Experience with containerization technologies including Docker and Docker Compose
  • Proficiency with Infrastructure as Code practices and tooling
  • Strong scripting skills in Python and/or shell for automation and operational tooling

Nice to have

  • Experience with Node.js / Express and TypeScript in a DevOps or platform context
  • Familiarity with financial markets or trading systems infrastructure
  • Knowledge of network fundamentals relevant to Kubernetes (CNI, load balancers, ingress controllers, service meshes)

What you get

  • Compensation range of $75,000 to $169,000, with final offer depending on experience, skills, and qualifications
  • Potential bonuses, equity, or benefits (not specified)

Worth weighing

  • No remote work options mentioned; onsite presence required 5 days a week
  • HPR does not provide employment sponsorship
  • Salary range provided but does not include other forms of compensation
  • Experience level requirement may limit applicants who are new to the field

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Listed by HPR on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-29. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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