Senior Platform Engineer

The Opportunity

Good Inside is looking for a Senior Platform Engineer to help power our next phase of growth. 

As a Senior Engineer, you’ll play a pivotal role in developing scalable backend systems and infrastructure that support our rapidly growing platform. From building services that power innovative product features to creating tools that enhance engineering efficiency, this role offers the chance to work on exciting, impactful projects that directly align with Good Inside’s mission to empower parents.

This is more than just a job—it’s an opportunity to join a high-growth, mission-driven company at a pivotal moment, working on technology that truly makes a difference in people’s lives.

This role reports to the Engineering Manager, and is a hybrid role with three days a week onsite at our office in Midtown Manhattan.

What You'll Own 

• Backend Service Development: Design, build, and maintain scalable backend systems to power innovative product features and ensure seamless user experiences.
• New Content Management System: At Good Inside, our core competency is providing the resources that parents need when they need them. This role will be responsible for building the new system we will use to create, update, and personalize articles, scripts, videos, etc. for parents around the globe.
• Platform Efficiency: Identify and implement solutions that enhance engineering efficiency, including improving release processes, observability, and developer tools.
• Collaboration: Work closely with frontend engineers, product managers, and other stakeholders to deliver exceptional features that align with company goals.
• Best Practices: Write clear, maintainable code and documentation while contributing to architectural decisions that ensure a robust, future-proof platform.

Your Skills & Experience 

• 5+ years of professional backend development experience.
• 3-5 years of experience in Python and modern backend frameworks.
• Familiarity with distributed systems and scalable infrastructure.
• Expertise in RESTful API design, database systems (SQL and NoSQL), and performance optimization.
• Experience building internal tooling and Content Management Systems
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines, automated deployment processes, and cloud infrastructure.
• Knowledge of observability tools and best practices (e.g., logging, monitoring, and alerting).
• Bonus: Experience with Contentful CMS, experience with React, Vercel or NextJS
• Problem-Solving: Strong analytical skills with a proven ability to debug complex issues and optimize system performance.
• Collaboration: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to foster strong team dynamics and collaborate across disciplines.
• Mission Alignment: Passionate about Good Inside’s mission to empower parents and improve the lives of families around the world.

A Great Candidate…

• Owns challenges and drives solutions with confidence
• Communicates directly and effectively and pursues the truth, even in difficult moments
• Is motivated and driven by ambitious goals
• Adapts quickly, taking on various responsibilities with enthusiasm
• Embraces periods of intensity and knows when to shift gears
• Is career-driven and aspires to grow
• Is passionate about Good Inside's mission and eager to make a real impact

What We Offer

• Competitive Compensation: base salary for this role will be $190,000 - $205,000 annually
• Company Equity
• Comprehensive benefits package
• 401K + Company match
• Generous time off and work-life balance initiatives
• Flexible hybrid work environment
• A high-performing team committed to transforming parenting
• A culture that values direct communication, embraces challenges, and celebrates wins