Staff Software Engineer, Platform
About The Position
A strong and reliable platform is essential to scaling Sentry for the future. Our Platform organization is responsible for everything that powers Sentry—from cloud infrastructure and streaming systems to storage, deployment, and security. We own the core services and technical foundations that enable every product and engineering team at Sentry to move fast and build with confidence. We're looking for a passionate and pragmatic Software Architect to help lead this evolution. In this role, you’ll report directly to the VP of Engineering and collaborate with teams across the company to shape the future of Sentry’s platform.
Requirements
- 12+ years of experience building large-scale distributed systems.
- 5+ years working in cloud-based environments (AWS, GCP, etc.).
- 3+ years in a technical architecture or equivalent leadership role.
- Proven track record of leading cross-team, high-impact engineering projects.
- Ability to create production-quality proof-of-concept architectures and write high-quality code.
- Deep knowledge of modern infrastructure technologies, including: Kubernetes, Terraform, Service Mesh Kafka and real-time streaming frameworks (e.g., Flink, Beam) OLAP/OLTP databases, blob storage, caching
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to clearly explain complex technical concepts to a range of stakeholders.
- Experience mentoring senior/staff-level engineers.
Responsibilities
- Architect the future of Sentry by translating business needs and product strategy into clear, scalable technical blueprints.
- Partner with product and engineering leaders to align technical roadmaps with company goals.
- Lead cross-cutting initiatives across the Platform org—owning them end-to-end and driving meaningful outcomes.
- Promote engineering excellence by mentoring platform engineers, sharing best practices, and setting high standards for system design, scalability, and operational quality.
- Review major architectural proposals and help ensure consistency, maintainability, and long-term technical health across the company.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
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