Software Engineer 1, Platform

Sydecar is hiring a Software Engineer 1 on the Platform Team to build internal developer platform capabilities and shared services that improve CI/CD, infrastructure reliability, release and test automation, and security.

Responsibilities

• Develop and iterate on an internal developer platform including CI/CD pipelines, build and deploy automation, and local and preview environments to support a safer, faster “golden path” for engineering teams.
• Design, operate, and scale core shared services and cloud infrastructure using infrastructure as code with Terraform, with emphasis on reliability, observability, and cost efficiency.
• Improve release automation and test automation so production deployments are routine and low-risk, including safe rollout patterns and easy rollbacks.
• Strengthen the platform’s security posture and support the growth of a distributed security practice across the engineering organization.
• Collaborate with product teams as an enabler: establish standards and interfaces, and co-build when work overlaps or dependencies are time-sensitive, while staying focused on general-purpose platform foundations.
• Work from concept through deployment, balancing speed with scalability.
• Grow through pairing, code review, and mentorship from senior engineers; contribute to architecture discussions.
• Collaborate closely with engineering, product, design, and operations.

Requirements

• Strong computer science foundation, including data structures, algorithms, and systems fundamentals (degree in CS or related field, or equivalent practical experience).
• AI-native workflow: comfortable using agentic / AI-assisted development tools as part of everyday development.
• Curiosity and ownership: fast learner, self-starter, and able to drive tasks to completion.
• Collaboration: clear communication and ability to work effectively with a team.
• Experience level: 0–2 years of professional work experience (internships, co-ops, substantial personal or academic projects count).

Technology Stack

• TypeScript, React, NestJS, Prisma, PostgreSQL, Jest, React Testing Library, Playwright, Figma, Terraform, GCP

Bonus Qualifications

• Fintech experience (payments, compliance, or regulated environments).
• Exposure to internal developer platforms or developer-experience tooling.
• Familiarity with Terraform and GCP; exposure to observability tooling (logging, metrics, tracing).
• Security interest, including OWASP-style practices, secrets management, or dependency and vulnerability scanning.
• Exposure to TypeScript/Node.js, NestJS, Prisma, PostgreSQL, and Playwright / React Testing Library.

About the Platform Team

• Owns shared foundations: developer productivity, core services and infrastructure, release and test automation, and security.
• Supports engineering across safer, faster, scalable delivery by building “paved roads” for product teams to execute effectively.

Compensation

• USD 136,000 - 155,000 per year

Location and Work Model

• San Francisco, CA (hybrid)
• Hybrid role based in San Francisco or New York City with two to three days per week in office.

Engineering Values

• Be Committed
• Be Excellent
• Be Humble
• Win Together