Staff Software Engineer - Platform Engineering

Cohere Health

United States
Base: $185,000 to $210,000 annually; bonus/equity:...
On-site with approximately 5% travel
9+ years software development lifecycle experience
Scalable platform system design and build
Strong backend java/spring experience
Cohere Health is seeking a Staff Software Engineer for their Platform Engineering team, focusing on enhancing their software development, deployment, and operational processes. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in platform engineering and DevOps, with a strong emphasis on backend technologies, cloud services, and system reliability

Job Summary

  • This role drives improvements across DevOps, SRE, and developer experience to enable high-quality, high-velocity software delivery at scale.
  • The position offers a fully remote opportunity with approximately 5% travel and includes comprehensive benefits such as medical insurance and 401k matching.
  • Cohere Health is recognized as a Top 5 LinkedIn Startup and delivers AI-powered solutions that streamline access to quality care in the healthcare sector.

Matching Summary

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Cohere Health is seeking a Staff Software Engineer for their Platform Engineering team, focusing on enhancing their software development, deployment, and operational processes. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in platform engineering and DevOps, with a strong emphasis on backend technologies, cloud services, and system reliability.

Salary

Base: $185,000 to $210,000 annually; Bonus/Equity: Included in total benefits package; Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, life, disability, 401k match, parental leave

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 9+ years software development lifecycle experience
  • Scalable platform system design and build
  • Strong backend Java/Spring experience
  • Hands-on AWS, Kafka, and CI/CD pipelines
  • Infrastructure as Code with Terraform
  • Containerization with Kubernetes or ECS

Nice-to-have

  • Event-driven architecture familiarity
  • Modern deployment strategies like canary
  • Cross-functional technical leadership
  • Mentoring teams on reliability best practices
  • Empathetic and candid team culture fit

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent
  • 9+ years of experience in platform engineering or SRE
  • Deep understanding of system design and production operations

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