Full-Time

Senior Platform Engineer

Posted on 8/20/2024

Vultr

Vultr

51-200 employees

Cloud infrastructure provider with global deployment

Data & Analytics
Enterprise Software

Compensation Overview

$120k - $155kAnnually

Senior, Expert

Remote in USA

Category
DevOps & Infrastructure
Platform Engineering
Required Skills
PHP
Python
Puppet
Apache Kafka
Ansible
REST APIs
Linux/Unix
Requirements
  • Experience with PHP-FPM
  • Experience with Python or Go is a plus.
  • Experience in Linux Virtualization technologies like KVM, Qemu, and Libvirt performance and operations at scale. Experience with MicroVMs is a plus.
  • A strong belief in documentation as a core aspect of engineering.
  • Experience developing modern distributed applications with reliable REST interfaces and distributed messaging technologies such as Kafka or Nats.io
  • Experience with configuration management solutions like Puppet and Ansible is a plus.
  • Experience with Windows is a plus.
Responsibilities
  • Work directly with our Engineering teams to improve existing functionality and features of our PHP monolithic control plane and server-side code.
  • Lead the effort to transition our PHP applications to modern frameworks like Laravel.
  • Collaborate with internal and external teams to support the resourcing and deployment of new features.
  • Work to improve observability, help with automation, and develop or expand our pipelines.
  • Provide leadership and guidance to other developers within the team.
  • Work closely with the platform engineering team to enable their efforts within the PHP control plane and collaborate with other developers across various teams as needed.

Vultr provides cloud infrastructure services, specializing in high-performance SSD VPS (Solid State Drive Virtual Private Servers) that can be deployed globally in just 60 seconds. Their services include cloud compute instances, storage solutions, and networking capabilities, allowing clients to manage and deploy resources easily. Unlike many competitors, Vultr operates on a subscription-based model where clients pay only for the resources they use, making it a cost-effective option for businesses of all sizes. With a strong focus on customer support, handling over 35,000 requests monthly, Vultr aims to simplify cloud computing for developers, startups, and enterprises across more than 150 countries.

Company Stage

Late Stage VC

Total Funding

$323.9M

Headquarters

West Palm Beach, Florida

Founded

2014

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Vultr secured $3.5B for global expansion in AI infrastructure and cloud computing.
  • Partnerships with AMD, Broadcom, and Juniper enhance Vultr's AI and cloud capabilities.
  • Vultr's competitive pricing model attracts businesses seeking cost-effective cloud solutions.

What critics are saying

  • Increased competition in AI infrastructure could erode Vultr's market share.
  • Rapid expansion may lead to operational challenges if not managed carefully.
  • Dependence on partnerships poses risks if strategic misalignments occur.

What makes Vultr unique

  • Vultr offers over 20 data center locations across 5 continents for low latency.
  • The company provides high-performance cloud infrastructure at a fraction of Big Tech costs.
  • Vultr's SSD VPS can be deployed globally in just 60 seconds.

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Benefits

Remote Work Options

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Professional Development Budget

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

Home Office Stipend

Phone/Internet Stipend

Gym Membership

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