PermitFlow

Platform Engineer

PermitFlow1 months ago
Location

New York City, NY

Type

Full Time

Salary

USD 150,000 – 250,000

Level

Senior

Role

Platform Engineer

Posted

Feb 24, 2026

Full TimeSenior

The role

Summary

PermitFlow is seeking an experienced Platform Engineer to build and scale the infrastructure backbone for an innovative AI-driven construction technology platform. The ideal candidate will architect secure, scalable cloud solutions that support the company's mission of transforming construction permit processes through advanced technology.

What you'll do

Infrastructure Architecture: Design and implement secure, scalable, and cost-efficient cloud infrastructure solutions supporting rapid product growth and AI-driven workflows
Service Development: Create and maintain backend and frontend services, APIs, and data pipelines with a focus on performance and reliability
Automation and CI/CD: Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code, CI/CD pipelines, and automation tools to enhance developer productivity and system efficiency
System Optimization: Monitor, optimize, and scale cloud infrastructure, ensuring high performance, reliability, and cost-effectiveness
Observability and Incident Management: Establish best practices for logging, alerting, and incident response, driving continuous improvement and system resilience

What we look for

Technical

Cloud InfrastructureHands-on experience with cloud platforms, preferably Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
ContainerizationExpertise in Docker, ECS, and Kubernetes for container orchestration
Programming LanguagesProficiency in Python, Go, Bash, and other scripting languages
DevOps ToolsAdvanced knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure automation tools

Education

Computer Science/EngineeringBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related technical field preferred

Experience

Professional Experience5+ years in Platform, Site Reliability, Infrastructure, or similar engineering roles
Distributed SystemsProven experience working with complex, scalable distributed system architectures

Skills

Required skills

Cloud InfrastructureDeep understanding of cloud architecture and deployment strategies
Infrastructure as CodeProficiency in defining and managing infrastructure using code
System ReliabilityStrong skills in designing resilient, scalable system architectures

Nice to have

AI InfrastructureExperience with infrastructure supporting AI and machine learning workflows
Construction TechBackground or interest in construction technology and regulatory software

Compensation & benefits

Salary

USD 150,000 – 250,000 (annual)

Stock options

Available

Benefits

Competitive Compensation

Salary range of $150K-$250K with meaningful equity in a high-growth startup

Healthcare Coverage

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance

Flexible Time Off

Flexible PTO policy and paid family leave

Equipment Support

Home office and equipment stipend

Office Culture

Hybrid work model with 3 days in-office in NYC, including provided lunches and dinners


Interview process

  1. 1
    Initial Screening Phone or video call with recruiting team to discuss background and role fit
  2. 2
    Technical Interview In-depth technical discussion covering infrastructure, system design, and problem-solving skills
  3. 3
    System Design Challenge Architectural design exercise to evaluate candidate's approach to building scalable infrastructure
  4. 4
    Team Interviews Meetings with potential teammates and engineering leadership to assess cultural fit
  5. 5
    Final Discussion Conversation with senior leadership about role expectations and company vision

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