Senior Platform Engineer, Infrastructure

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About Sentry

Bad software is everywhere, and we’re tired of it. Sentry is on a mission to help developers write better software faster so we can get back to enjoying technology.

With more than $217 million in funding and 100,000+ organizations using Sentry, the company builds performance and error monitoring tools used by teams at companies like Disney, Microsoft, and Atlassian. Sentry embraces a hybrid work model with Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays set as in-office anchor days.

About the Role

Sentry.io provides a suite of tools that help developers monitor and improve the health of their applications. These tools are mission-critical for teams that need to move quickly and respond effectively in dynamic environments. The Infrastructure team focuses on making development and deployment reliable, safe, and enjoyable through a thoughtful CI environment and a transparent, informative deployment pipeline.

As a Senior Platform Engineer on the Infrastructure team, you will design, build, and maintain internal software systems that power development workflows. The role focuses on abstracting away infrastructure complexity, enabling faster development cycles, embedding reliability and security into the platform, and making it easier for product teams to ship confidently. You will design scalable, future-proof systems and drive adoption through documentation, training, and support to enable engineers across Sentry to thrive in a "you build it, you run it" culture.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement APIs, services, and developer-facing interfaces that enable self-service infrastructure capabilities
• Collaborate closely with engineering teams to understand their needs and deliver tailored solutions
• Create and maintain clear documentation and training materials to drive adoption
• Continuously improve systems based on user feedback and new technologies
• Monitor, debug, and maintain the performance and availability of internal infrastructure

You’ll Love This Job If You

• Enjoy building internal tools that make engineering teams more productive
• Believe in automation as a path to reliability and scale
• Thrive on working directly with other engineers to solve real-world problems

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a software engineer, with a focus on infrastructure, developer tools, or platform engineering
• Strong proficiency with Python
• Experience designing and building scalable systems and APIs
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and their SDKs/APIs
• Hands-on experience with containerization and orchestration technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)
• Understanding of CI/CD pipelines and deployment automation best practices
• Excellent written communication skills, especially when writing technical documentation
• Understanding of distributed systems and infrastructure design principles

Not sure if you meet 100% of the qualifications? Sentry encourages applicants who are excited about the opportunity and eager to grow.

Compensation & Benefits

The base salary range that Sentry reasonably expects to pay for this position is $180,000 to $280,000 USD. A successful candidate’s actual base salary will be determined by factors including work location, education, experience, skills, and job-related knowledge. Eligible employees may participate in Sentry’s benefits (including incentive compensation, equity grants, paid time off, and group health insurance coverage). See Sentry Benefits for more details.

Equal Opportunity

Sentry is committed to providing equal employment opportunities regardless of legally-protected characteristics and provides reasonable accommodations for candidates/employees with disabilities. For accommodation requests, contact [email protected].