
Senior Platform Engineer
Fieldwire by Hilti · United States
- Hybrid
- Full-time
- $170,000 / year
- United States
Job highlights
- Own production infrastructure health and scalability.
- Automate software development and infrastructure.
- Lead incident response and problem resolution.
- Mentor engineers and influence architecture.
- Drive continuous improvement of tooling and processes.
About the role
About the Role
Fieldwire is seeking a Senior Platform Engineer with a focus on tooling and automation to ensure that Fieldwire can rapidly deploy new features and services to our growing user base. We are searching for a seasoned engineer to collaborate with our engineering teams to design and evolve a highly efficient, secure, and reliable system.
You will play a significant role in shaping the Fieldwire platform by identifying and championing process and infrastructure improvements, and by setting technical direction for the systems that support the entire engineering organization. As a Senior Platform Engineer, you will own the design, maintenance, and reliability of the cloud infrastructure and production systems that power our applications, which are critical for the construction teams that use Fieldwire to save time and money on the job site. You will also serve as a technical mentor to other engineers on the team and a key voice in platform architecture decisions.
What You’ll Be Doing
In this role, you will own the health, scalability, and security of Fieldwire's production infrastructure while architecting the platform of the future. Your primary responsibilities will include:
- Designing, building, and automating the Software Development Lifecycle and Infrastructure that powers Fieldwire
- Owning the reliability and performance of production systems, including leading incident response, driving root-cause analysis, and implementing preventative measures
- Developing and maintaining monitoring, alerting, and observability systems to ensure maximum uptime and surface the metrics that inform engineering decisions
- Leading the troubleshooting and resolution of complex issues related to application performance, scalability, and security across Fieldwire's systems
- Setting technical direction and making architectural decisions for platform infrastructure, in collaboration with engineering leadership
- Collaborating with and influencing engineering teams to build a platform that can scale to meet growing demand
- Mentoring other engineers on infrastructure best practices, operational excellence, and secure system design
- Driving continuous improvement of tooling, processes, and standards to protect and increase Fieldwire's development velocity
- Participating in and helping lead an on-call rotation, with ownership of the processes around change and incident management
A day in the life of a Senior Platform Engineer will frequently involve solving these types of problems:
- Leading IaC project work to develop and improve platform infrastructure, including reviewing designs proposed by other engineers
- Designing, developing, and supporting tools and environments for internal teams
- Operating and evolving production systems, including diagnosing and resolving live incidents
- Supporting and advising on internal development tools and workflows
Skills and Experiences
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or equivalent work experience
- At least 5-7 years of experience as a Platform Engineer, DevOps Engineer, or SRE, including direct ownership of production systems
- Expertise in at least one programming language such as Golang, Java, Python, Ruby, or Rust
- Proven experience managing AWS cloud infrastructure and associated services relating to CI/CD at scale
- Deep experience with Docker and containerization in production environments
- Substantial experience participating in and leading an on-call rotation, responding to and resolving production incidents
- Experience developing, refining, and driving adoption of processes around change and incident management
- Strong command of Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC), such as AWS CDK or Terraform, including designing reusable and secure IaC patterns
- Demonstrated ability to mentor other engineers and influence technical decisions across teams
Nice to Have
- Familiarity with Rust and its ecosystem
- Experience designing and operating CI/CD systems integrated across multiple accounts and regions
- Experience with package management systems and strategy
- A track record of leading cross-team infrastructure or reliability initiatives
- Passion for solving unique and challenging problems
Compensation
The estimated pay ranges for this role are as follows: $170,000 - $195,000. The salary range represents the low and high end of the salary range for this job in the US. Minimums and maximums may vary based on location. The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors such as your skills, qualifications and experience. In addition to the salary you may be eligible for a corporate bonus which can range up to 30%.
Why Fieldwire?
The field-first construction platform for less busywork and more building. Trusted on 4M+ projects worldwide, Fieldwire by Hilti gives crews reliable access to plans, tasks, and updates on one simple platform. It unites the field and office around a single, transparent source of truth, keeping teams aligned from start to finish. Designed for easy adoption, crews gain real-time visibility into progress, clear ownership of work, and the context to make confident decisions. As part of the Hilti Group, Fieldwire combines deep construction expertise with modern digital innovation to deliver better outcomes on every job. Learn more at Fieldwire.com.
Location
This role is fully remote within the United States. Our headquarters are based in beautiful San Francisco and our office is centrally located right off of Embarcadero Bart station.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Fieldwire is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
Key skills/competency
- Senior Platform Engineer
- Cloud Infrastructure
- CI/CD
- Docker
- AWS
- Golang
- Python
- DevOps
- SRE
- Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC)
Skills & topics
- Senior Platform Engineer
- Platform Engineering
- DevOps
- SRE
- Cloud Infrastructure
- AWS
- CI/CD
- Docker
- Golang
- Python
- Infrastructure-as-Code
- IaC
- Terraform
- Remote
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight experience with AWS, Docker, IaC, and CI/CD relevant to the Senior Platform Engineer role.
- Showcase expertise: Emphasize your 5-7 years of experience in platform engineering, DevOps, or SRE, and proficiency in languages like Golang or Python.
- Demonstrate leadership: Detail instances where you've mentored engineers, influenced technical decisions, and led incident response.
- Prepare for technical questions: Be ready to discuss your experience with AWS cloud infrastructure, containerization, and IaC tools like Terraform or AWS CDK.
- Understand Fieldwire's mission: Research Fieldwire's role in construction tech and how your platform engineering skills contribute to their goals.
Technical preparation
Behavioral questions
Frequently asked questions
- What are the key responsibilities for a Senior Platform Engineer at Fieldwire?
- The Senior Platform Engineer at Fieldwire is responsible for the health, scalability, and security of the production infrastructure, designing and automating the Software Development Lifecycle, owning production system reliability, developing monitoring and alerting systems, leading issue resolution, and mentoring other engineers. They also set technical direction for platform infrastructure and participate in on-call rotations.
- What programming languages are preferred for the Senior Platform Engineer role at Fieldwire?
- Fieldwire is looking for Senior Platform Engineers with expertise in at least one programming language such as Golang, Java, Python, Ruby, or Rust. Familiarity with Rust and its ecosystem is a plus.
- What cloud platforms and tools are essential for this Senior Platform Engineer position?
- Proven experience managing AWS cloud infrastructure and associated services relating to CI/CD at scale is essential. Deep experience with Docker and containerization is required. Strong command of Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) tools like AWS CDK or Terraform is also a key requirement.
- How much experience is needed to be considered for the Senior Platform Engineer role at Fieldwire?
- Fieldwire requires at least 5-7 years of experience as a Platform Engineer, DevOps Engineer, or SRE, including direct ownership of production systems, to be considered for the Senior Platform Engineer position.
- Is the Senior Platform Engineer role at Fieldwire remote?
- Yes, this Senior Platform Engineer role is fully remote within the United States. Fieldwire's headquarters are in San Francisco.
- What is the salary range for a Senior Platform Engineer at Fieldwire?
- The estimated salary range for this Senior Platform Engineer role at Fieldwire is $170,000 - $195,000 annually, with potential for a corporate bonus up to 30%.
- What kind of technical mentorship is expected from a Senior Platform Engineer at Fieldwire?
- Senior Platform Engineers at Fieldwire are expected to serve as technical mentors to other engineers on the team, guiding them on infrastructure best practices, operational excellence, and secure system design.
- How does Fieldwire use platform engineering to support its construction industry clients?