Unusual Ventures · 14 hours ago
Platform Engineer -GovSignals
New York, New York
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expUnusual Ventures is shaping the future of government contracting with breakthrough AI-driven solutions. As a Platform Engineer, you will design and build systems that power GovSignals, focusing on backend services and infrastructure to enhance developer experience and operational efficiency.
Business DevelopmentFinanceFinancial ServicesVenture Capital
Responsibilities
Design and ship backend services in TypeScript, running across serverless and containerized environments (Cloudflare Workers, Node on Kubernetes)
Build the core systems — data flows, deployment tooling, and runtime frameworks — that power GovSignals’ AI platform
Prototype and scale new platform capabilities that make development faster and more consistent
Own CI/CD and automation that make shipping seamless and auditable
Create tools and workflows that remove friction and accelerate product delivery
Engineer secure-by-default systems with strong automation, minimalism, and clear provenance
Balance speed and reliability through simplicity and sound technical design
Partner with Product team to design platform features that multiply their output
Work directly with leadership to evolve infrastructure strategy and accelerate developer velocity
Qualification
Required
3+ years of experience in backend, platform, or infrastructure engineering roles
Strong proficiency in TypeScript and experience building and deploying production services
Experience with deploying Docker and Kubernetes in live environments
Experience with Postgres and data modeling
Proven ability to move across layers, from backend services to runtime deployments, with speed and precision
Preferred
Contributions to open-source platform or infrastructure tooling
Familiarity with FedRAMP, NIST 800-171, or CMMC frameworks
Experience with observability stacks (OpenTelemetry, Grafana, etc.)
Interest in AI-assisted engineering or automation of developer workflows
Prior startup or early-stage experience with high ownership and rapid iteration
Benefits
Premium benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and unlimited PTO.
Company
Unusual Ventures
Unusual Ventures is a venture capital firm that focuses on early-stage investments in AI, cybersecurity, and fintech startups.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
John Vrionis
Co-Founder and Managing Partner
Karen Brewer
Director of Operations
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