Principal Platform Engineer

Platform Engineer – Great total compensation

We are seeking a Platform Engineer (operating at Principal level) to serve as a cornerstone of a newly formed platform team. This isn’t a role for someone looking to maintain the status quo; this is a mandate to lead a comprehensive, greenfield modernisation of a entire global infrastructure.

The organisation has the capital and stability of a premier, consistently profitable hedge fund, but they operate with the high-autonomy, high-velocity spirit of a late-stage startup. In this role, you will bridge the gap between technical vision and business execution, working alongside a peer group of elite engineers from FAANG and top-tier quant shops. If you are a technical polymath who thrives on building from the ground up and wants to own the architectural destiny of a world-class firm, this could be for you.

What engineer are we looking for?

Essential Experience:

• 15+ years of experience building and operating production infrastructure at scale, with demonstrable progression to principal or equivalent technical leadership.
• You’ve designed, deployed, and operated production-grade Kubernetes clusters in complex environments.
• Strong knowledge across major cloud platforms
• Experienced in both Windows and Linux environments, with strong systems administration and automation capabilities
• Comprehensive networking knowledge

Essential Atrributes:

• Great communicator – able to articulate complex technical concepts clearly to both technical and business audiences
• Business-oriented problem solver – you instinctively connect infrastructure work to business value
• Technical polymath – Genuine breadth across infrastructure domains, comfortable operating as a “Swiss Army knife” engineer
• Self-directed and proactive – you identify problems worth solving before being asked
• Collaborative leader – proven ability to lead technical projects in small, agile teams
• Thrives on variety – energized by touching multiple areas of the business rather than deep specialiation in one domain

Why apply for this position?

The Opportunity:

You aren’t just maintaining a legacy system; you are joining at the beginning of a complete infrastructure modernization. As a founding member of our Platform Engineering team, you will have a direct hand in shaping their long-term strategy and technical roadmap with a genuine commitment of using the best tools for the job as we overhaul our entire environment.

The Culture:

They are a mid-sized firm that balances the agility of a startup with the stability of a consistently profitable hedge fund. You’ll work alongside world-class peers, veterans of FAANG and elite quant shops who have joined this firm to solve complex problems without the red tape of “Big Tech.”

The Impact

From day one, you’ll have the autonomy to make high-stakes architectural decisions. You will report into a proven leader with a history of building high-growth, high-retention engineering teams.

Elite Compensation:

They offer highly competitive base salaries and market-leading performance bonuses that reflect their consistent growth.

If you’re interested, please apply with your updated CV or reach out directly if you don’t have a updated CV.