Staff Software Engineer (Platform Engineering)

Santa Monica, CA, Remote. Posted 2 months ago

The role

You will own the technical direction of the product platform, including identity, access, and shared services. You will write production code, lead design reviews, and build scalable system interactions that multiple teams depend on.

What you will do

Own the technical direction of the platform
Write production code and lead design reviews
Build composable abstractions and well-defined interfaces
Design scalable, reliable system interactions
Translate ambiguity into executable plans
Establish patterns and practices to improve quality and reliability
Mentor and grow senior and mid-level engineers

Required qualifications

8+ years of software engineering experience with strong backend depth
Track record of owning architectural decisions on complex production systems
Proficient in Python or able to demonstrate strong backend depth in a Python-based technical interview
Strong hands-on experience designing and operating cloud-native systems
Experience with relational data modeling and schema evolution
Self-directed and communicative
Comfortable in greenfield environments with evolving requirements and ambiguous ownership

Nice to have

GCP preferred
Authorization models (RBAC, ABAC, policy engines) or identity systems at production scale
Building an internal developer platform, shared SDKs, or reusable application scaffolding
Shaping how a team uses AI tooling in its engineering workflow
TypeScript and React
Startup or early-stage experience
FinTech, HealthTech, or other regulated industries

Benefits

Competitive compensation, including equity
Full health, dental, and vision coverage
Retirement savings plan through 401(k)
Flexible time off
Opportunities for company-wide connection and events

Before you apply

Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship
Employment is contingent upon successful completion of applicable background checks

About the company

Pivotal Health is a technology platform that helps healthcare providers get paid fairly through an AI-driven platform that simplifies complex reimbursement workflows.