Lead Principal Platform Software Engineer, Shepherd — IC5

Job Description

Lead the architecture and implementation of the Shepherd release orchestration platform to ensure safe and reliable cloud-scale deployments. Drive long-term technical direction, establish engineering standards, and collaborate across cross-functional teams to improve platform reliability and developer productivity.

Requirements: Requires deep expertise in designing and operating large-scale distributed systems in production cloud environments with strong proficiency in languages like Java, Python, or Go. Candidates must have a proven track record of leading complex technical initiatives and implementing AI-assisted engineering workflows.

Key Skills: Distributed Systems, Cloud Platform Architecture, Deployment Orchestration, Java, Python, Go, TypeScript, API Design, Operational Excellence, AI-assisted Engineering, Observability, Resiliency, Software Engineering Fundamentals, Technical Leadership, Production Debugging, Database Management

Benefits: Medical insurance, Dental insurance, Vision insurance, Short term disability, Long term disability, Life insurance, AD&D, Supplemental life insurance, Health care and dependent care, Flexible Spending Accounts, Pre-tax commuter and parking benefits, 401(k) Savings and Investment Plan with company match, Paid time off, Paid holidays, Paid sick leave, Paid parental leave, Adoption assistance, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Financial planning and group legal, Voluntary benefits