Staff Platform Engineer, Platform Development

• Deep expertise in AWS systems, resources and best practices (ex: EC2, SSM, databases, scaling strategies, resilient architectures) 
• Experience with AWS Cloudformation infrastructure automation (Terraform or CloudFormation), cloud networking and proficiency in NodeJS or Python.
• AWS cloud networking experience (ex: VPCs, subnets, Route53, transit gateways, network firewalls)
• Experience replatforming or rehosting services and applications within an AWS environment

• Proven experience at a Staff or Principal level, navigating significant technical ambiguity and leading large-scale, cross-functional technical efforts.

• Demonstrated ability to provide technical leadership within a cross-functional team to resolve problems and deliver solutions

• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Must be able to obtain a DoD NIPR network account and Common Access Card (CAC)
• Must have, or be able to obtain, a Secret Clearance
• Security relevant certification (e.g., CompTIA Security+, Cloud+) or willingness to obtain
• Ability to travel for a full week quarterly for team planning and client Program Management Reviews.

• Based in the Denver, CO, San Antonio, TX, or Brooklyn, NY area.
• Professional AWS Certifications (e.g., Solutions Architect or DevOps Engineer).
• Experience with Windows domain environments.
• Experience with observability and monitoring tools (e.g., Splunk, Datadog).
• Experience in operational intelligence, industrial technology, or working within DoD/Air Force environments.

At Simplesense, we value high-trust autonomy. We look for people who can navigate ambiguity and are driven by the mission.

Safety & Innovation: You embed security and reliability practices into daily work to drive continuous improvement and mitigate risk.

People & Communication: You invite vigorous debate and offer "kindly blunt" feedback, always maintaining empathy and assuming noble intent.

Integrity & Ethics: You build trust by honoring commitments, acting ethically, and resolving conflict through direct, honest communication.

Strategic Problem Solving: You focus on high-priority issues to create documented, and scalable solutions—avoiding shortcuts.Agility: You move quickly to fix small problems, learn from the past, and pivot transparently when the mission requires it.

1. Find Your Fit: Your journey starts here. Explore and apply to our open positions to find the right role for your skills.
2. Initial Chat: A brief call with our recruiting team to learn about your background and answer your initial questions about Simplesense.
3. Values & Vision: A conversation with a hiring manager to discuss how your aspirations align with our mission and goals of the team.
4. Show Your Skills: Complete a technical assessment that reflects the work you’d be doing.
5. Team Interview: Interview with the team to discuss your experience and see if we’re a great match.
6. Final Handshake: A final conversation to ensure we’ve answered all your questions before making a decision.
7. Welcome to Simplesense!

Simplesense is an equal opportunity employer committed to a policy of merit-based employment. All employment decisions—including recruitment, hiring, promotion, compensation, benefits, training, and termination—are made based on individual qualifications, performance, and business needs. We strictly prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind on the basis of protected characteristics as recognized by federal, state, or local law. As a U.S. government contractor, Simplesense complies with all applicable equal employment opportunity laws, Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act, and the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA). If you need a reasonable accommodation to complete the application or take part in the interview process, please contact People Operations at careers@simplesense.io.