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Senior Platform Engineer

Opendoor

San Francisco, California, United StatesOn Site

Original Job Summary

About the Role

At Opendoor, our goal is to build the largest, most trusted housing platform and set a new standard for how people move. As a Senior Platform Engineer in Corporate Engineering and IT Security, you will combine software engineering expertise with IT infrastructure domain knowledge and a passion for automation and enablement.

What You’ll Do

  • Modernize Windows infrastructure hosting a customized ResWare platform.
  • Lead migration of Windows and Mac OS users to Chromebooks and secure VDI.
  • Utilize Infrastructure as Code, CI/CD pipelines, and modern DevOps frameworks.
  • Collaborate with Security, IT, and Engineering teams to maximize AI and velocity.

Tech Stack

  • Languages: Mac OS shell scripting, PowerShell, Terraform, Go, Python
  • Cloud Platforms: Azure, AWS, Google Workspace
  • Identity & Access: Azure AD, AWS IAM, Okta
  • Endpoint Management: NinjaOne, Jamf, Google Admin, Crowdstrike
  • CI/CD & DevOps: GitHub Actions

What You’ll Need

  • 5+ years in software engineering, IT automation, and/or platform management
  • Expertise in Windows AD and Mac/Windows hybrid environments
  • Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform) and CI/CD
  • Proficiency in endpoint security and mobile device management
  • Leadership in cross-functional technical initiatives and team mentoring

Bonus Points For

  • M.S. in Computer Science
  • Certifications in Azure, AWS, and Endpoint management
  • Knowledge of security compliance frameworks (SOX, GLBA, ISO 27001)
  • Familiarity with ResWare

Compensation & Benefits

Base pay range: $210,000 - $234,000 annually, plus RSUs and bonuses. Comprehensive benefits include unlimited PTO, medical/dental/vision insurance, life insurance, and 401(k).

About Opendoor

Since 2014, Opendoor has reinvented the home buying and selling process with a digital, end-to-end experience that makes transactions simple and certain. Join a team of problem solvers, innovators, and operators committed to transforming the real estate landscape.

Opendoor Values & Culture

Opendoor values openness, diversity, and inclusion. All applicants are considered without regard to protected statuses. Reasonable accommodations during the recruitment process are available upon request.

Key skills/competency

  • Platform Engineering
  • Windows AD
  • Terraform
  • CI/CD
  • DevOps
  • Endpoint Security
  • Automation
  • Chromebooks
  • VDI
  • Cloud

How to Get Hired at Opendoor

🎯 Tips for Getting Hired

  • Customize your resume: Tailor your skills to Opendoor's tech stack.
  • Highlight leadership: Emphasize cross-functional project experience.
  • Showcase DevOps expertise: Detail CI/CD and automation achievements.
  • Research Opendoor's culture: Understand their mission and values.

📝 Interview Preparation Advice

Technical Preparation

Review Windows AD configuration practices.
Practice Terraform scripting examples.
Set up CI/CD pipeline demos.
Study endpoint security setups.

Behavioral Questions

Describe past cross-team collaboration challenges.
Explain a mentoring experience in projects.
Detail times you streamlined processes.
Discuss handling tight deadlines.