Principal Platform Engineer (hybrid)

RTX

Aurora, CO, United States
Base: $107,500 - $204,500 usd; bonus/equity: not s...
Hybrid
React/typescript frontend development
Python/fastapi backend services
Kubernetes and container orchestration
This role uniquely combines hands-on engineering with Product Ownership to shape the developer ecosystem and platform standards

Job Summary

  • This role uniquely combines hands-on engineering with Product Ownership to shape the developer ecosystem and platform standards.
  • The position focuses on building intuitive, self-service workflows that allow development teams to onboard and deploy software efficiently across secure environments.
  • Success is measured by developer adoption, efficiency, and satisfaction, requiring the ability to translate complex infrastructure into usable products.

Matching Summary

This role uniquely combines hands-on engineering with Product Ownership to shape the developer ecosystem and platform standards.

Salary

Base: $107,500 - $204,500 USD; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, flexible schedules

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • React/TypeScript frontend development
  • Python/FastAPI backend services
  • Kubernetes and container orchestration
  • Terraform infrastructure as code
  • TS/SCI security clearance eligibility
  • U.S. citizenship requirement

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with Internal Developer Platforms
  • Background in DoD or Intelligence sectors
  • Generative AI developer tooling knowledge
  • Scaled agile environment experience
  • Modern DevSecOps practices
  • Windows and Linux OS expertise

Key Requirements

  • Minimum 8 years of related work experience
  • BS/BA Degree in STEM field required
  • Active TS/SCI security clearance or eligibility
  • Must be a U.S. citizen
  • Experience with NodeJS and UI frameworks

Work Rights

Must have US citizenship

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