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Beautiful.ai · 12 hours ago

Senior Platform Engineer

Beautiful.ai is changing the way the world presents by building fast, foolproof tools that enable anyone to tell visual stories that win. As a Senior Platform Engineer, you will design, build, and maintain the core infrastructure that powers the product, ensuring scalability, reliability, and security while collaborating with cross-functional teams and mentoring junior engineers.

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Responsibilities

Design, implement, and maintain cloud infrastructure to support the scalability, reliability, and performance of our platform
Automate infrastructure management using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools to streamline provisioning and scaling of cloud resources
Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines to automate testing, deployment, and continuous integration, ensuring that our development cycles are efficient and reliable
Containerize applications, ensuring that our services are highly available, scalable, and easily deployable
Improve platform performance and optimize backend systems, contributing to performance bottlenecks resolution and system troubleshooting
Monitor platform health by setting up observability tools and ensuring proactive alerting and issue resolution
Contribute to security best practices in infrastructure and platform services, ensuring the system adheres to industry security standards
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth platform operations, offering technical insights to development teams and resolving platform-related blockers
Troubleshoot and resolve incidents during on-call rotations, ensuring minimal downtime and fast recovery
Mentor and support junior engineers by sharing knowledge and providing guidance on technical decisions and best practices

Qualification

Cloud infrastructure designInfrastructure as Code (IaC)CI/CD pipelinesGCP proficiencyStatistical analysisMentoring junior engineersCommunicationCollaboration skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience)
4+ years of hands-on experience in Software Engineering, with a backend or platform focus
Strong hands-on experience with GCP is preferred, but proficiency with any major cloud platform (e.g., AWS, Azure) is acceptable
Proven track record leading technical projects from design through implementation
Demonstrated strength in statistical and analytical thinking, with the ability to break down complex systems, evaluate performance metrics, and derive actionable insights
Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to clearly explain technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences

Preferred

A Master's degree is a plus
Bay Area candidates preferred, or open to occasional travel as needed

Benefits

Flexible Time-Off & Remote Work
Health Insurance – 100% employer-paid Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage for employees; 60–65% coverage for dependents.
Retirement Plan – Comprehensive 401(k) program.
Savings Accounts – Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) options available.
Equity Compensation – Competitive equity package with a 4-year vesting schedule.
Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance – Coverage provided where applicable.
Parental Leave – Inclusive leave for birthing and non-birthing parents; policies vary by state.
Volunteer Time Off (VTO) – Paid day off to support a nonprofit or community cause.

Company

Beautiful.ai

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Building the future of presentations

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage
Total Funding
$16M
2018-05-15Series B· $11M
2018-02-06Series A· $5M

Leadership Team

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Mitch Grasso
CTO/Founder
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