Staff Software Engineer, Platform

SandboxAQ

. Define and execute the long-term vision for infrastructure .

Posted 10/30/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesLead💰 $147,200 - $276,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing and scaling complex distributed systems, with a strong focus on cloud-native infrastructure and Kubernetes. Proven ability to lead engineering teams, mentor junior engineers, and influence technical strategy while ensuring high standards of security and performance.

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Cloud-Native Infrastructure ExpertiseKubernetes At ScaleGPU/ML Infrastructure ExperienceTechnical Leadership And MentorshipArchitectural Patterns For High-Throughput Services

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Hard Skills

Software Development ExperienceDistributed Systems DesignArchitectural DesignGPU SchedulingHigh-Performance NetworkingData GovernanceMulti-Tenant SystemsData RegistriesLow-Latency ServicesRegulated Environments Experience

Soft Skills

MentorshipCollaborationProblem-SolvingInfluencing Technical StrategyContinuous Learning

Tools & Technologies

GCPKubernetesAI WorkloadsInfrastructure ServicesOperational Overhead Reduction

Industry Keywords

Data ResidencyExport ControlsSOC2 ComplianceHigh-IP-Sensitive EnvironmentsTechnical Bottlenecks

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudDistributed SystemsGoogle Cloud PlatformKubernetes

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Define and execute the long-term vision for infrastructure
Design resilient, distributed systems supporting rapidly growing AI workloads
Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers
Foster high standards, code quality, and continuous learning
Partner with engineering leads to diagnose complex technical bottlenecks
Break down multifaceted infrastructure challenges using first principles into scalable, manageable technical requirements
Design and implement foundational platform services
Improve developer experience and reduce operational overhead across the engineering organization
Collaborate with product, research, and security teams
Ensure infrastructure is secure, performant, and aligned with the company’s broader mission

Requirements

What you’ll need

8+ years of professional software development experience
Proven track record of designing and scaling complex distributed systems
Demonstrated experience leading high-impact engineering teams
Experience mentoring junior engineers
Experience influencing technical strategy at a staff level
Expertise in cloud-native infrastructure; GCP preferred
Expertise in Kubernetes at scale
Expertise in GPU/ML infrastructure for large training, data-generation, and inference workloads
Experience with GPU scheduling, optimization, and high-performance networking
Ability to decompose complex technical problems into simplified, incremental, and actionable architectural designs
Deep proficiency in architectural patterns for high-throughput, low-latency services
Experience operating in high-growth environments where infrastructure requirements pivot rapidly
Experience with multi-tenant systems, data governance, data registries, lineage, and federated access for model tuning in high-IP-sensitive environments
Experience in regulated/compliance-bound environments with data residency, export controls, SOC2, and strict isolation requirements
Candidates cannot participate in foreign talent programs sponsored by China, Russia, Iran, or North Korea
Must be legally authorized to work in the country where the job is located
Must answer whether company sponsorship or support for a work visa or permit is required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive base salary
Performance-based incentives or bonuses (where applicable)
Equity participation
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents with generous employer premium contributions
Retirement savings with company matching
Paid parental leave
Inclusive family-building benefits
Fully remote work
Flexible paid time off
Company-wide seasonal breaks
Support for flexible work arrangements
Opportunities for continuous learning and growth through on-the-job development
Cross-functional collaboration
Access to internal learning and development programs