[Remote] Senior Platform Software Engineer, Transport

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. dbt Labs is the pioneer of analytics engineering, helping data teams transform raw data into reliable, actionable insights. As a Senior Platform Software Engineer, you'll design, build, and operate foundational components of their multi-cell platform, tackling complex distributed systems problems while collaborating across various teams.ResponsibilitiesJoin a senior, distributed team: Become part of a closely-knit group of senior engineers at the intersection of application and infrastructure, working asynchronously with ongoing communication in public Slack channelsArchitect and build platform infrastructure: Design, build, and operate foundational components of our multi-cell platform, including service routing, cloud networking, and the control plane for managing account lifecyclesDrive seamless migrations: Develop and automate the tooling to migrate customer accounts from legacy environments to the new multi-cell architecture at scaleDevelop scalable backend services: Write robust, high-quality backend services and infrastructure code, primarily in Go and Python, with opportunities to work with RustTackle cloud networking challenges: Collaborate on network architecture design, including VPC management, load balancing, DNS, PrivateLink, and service mesh configurations to support single-tenant and multi-tenant deploymentsAutomate for scale: Design and implement automation using tools like Argo Workflows, Kubernetes, and Terraform to enhance the reliability, efficiency, and scalability of our platformCollaborate and mentor: Work closely with product engineering teams, security, and customer support to unblock feature conformance, define technical direction, and mentor other engineersOwn and troubleshoot: Take strong ownership of distributed systems, troubleshoot complex issues across application and network layers, and participate in an on-call rotation to maintain high availabilitySkillsWorked asynchronously as part of a fully-remote, distributed teamAre an experienced backend or platform engineer, proficient in languages like Go or Python, with a history of building large-scale distributed systemsHave deep expertise in modern cloud infrastructure, including extensive hands-on experience with a major cloud provider (AWS, GCP, or Azure), containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and Infrastructure as Code (Terraform)Thrive at the intersection of product and infrastructure, with a passion for building internal platforms and automation that enhance developer productivity and platform reliabilityBring familiarity with cloud networking concepts, including load balancing, DNS, VPCs, proxies, and service mesh technologies — or have a strong desire to learn and grow in this domainTake strong ownership of your work from end-to-end, demonstrating a systematic, customer-focused approach to problem-solving and a track record of contributing to complex technical projectsAre a proactive and collaborative communicator, skilled at articulating technical concepts to both technical and non-technical partners and working effectively across team boundaries5+ years of professional software engineering experience, particularly in platform, infrastructure, or backend roles supporting SaaS applicationsA Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related technical field is preferred, though equivalent practical experience or bootcamp completion with relevant work history will be consideredDirect experience with cell-based or multi-tenant architectures, particularly with building tooling for large-scale account migrationsA proven track record of building internal developer platforms or self-service infrastructure that empowers other engineersHands-on experience with cloud networking tools such as nginx, Istio, Envoy, AWS Transit Gateway, PrivateLink, or Kubernetes CNI/service mesh implementationsDeep expertise in multi-cloud strategies, including tools for cross-cloud management and cost optimizationAdvanced proficiency with our core technologies, including extensive professional experience with both Go and Python, and an interest in or exposure to RustAdvanced industry certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional, AWS Advanced Networking Specialty, Certified Kubernetes Administrator) or contributions to open-source cloud-native projectsBenefitsEquityPerformance-based payUnlimited vacation (and yes we use it!)401k w/3% guaranteed contributionExcellent healthcarePaid Parental LeaveWellness stipendHome office stipend, and more!Equity or comparable benefits may be offered depending on the legal limitationsRSUs or comparable benefits may be offered depending on the legal or country limitationsCompany Overviewdbt Labs is a data analytics software company that develops tools for transforming and managing data within cloud data warehouses. It is a sub-organization of Fivetran. It was founded in 2016, and is headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA, with a workforce of 501-1000 employees. Its website is https://www.getdbt.com.Company H1B Sponsorshipdbt Labs has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 6 in 2025, 3 in 2024, 6 in 2023, 7 in 2022. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.