Platform Engineer

Overview

About the Job: As a Platform Engineer, you will play a crucial role in designing, building, and maintaining our DTEX InTERCEPT platform. You will work with a talented team of engineers to develop and deploy robust solutions that address the ever-evolving challenges of insider risk.

• Expertise in microservice architecture, develop services optimized for speed and scalability, ensuring robust performance of data pipelines under high-demand conditions.
• Implement and manage containerization technologies, including Podman and Kubernetes, to ensure efficient deployment and operation of our platform.
• Write high-quality Python code, including testing, automation, documentation, and adherence to software engineering best practices.
• Design and implement efficient strategies for storage and retrieval of high-volume data from Open Search and Postgres databases.
• Lead efforts to improve search relevance, performance and user experience through tuning, optimization, and experimentation.
• Design and implement features for the big data analytics platform that is part of the DTEX solution.
• Implement best practices for system security and data protection, adhering to industry standards and compliance requirements.
• Demonstrate a high degree of ownership in all facets of the development lifecycle, from design to deployment and iterative improvements.
• Mentor junior engineers and foster a culture of innovation and continuous learning.

• BS in CS or equivalent and 5+ years of experience in developing software.
• Indepth experience using Open Search or Elastic Search.
• Proven experience in writing high quality code in Python or any other functional/OO language with a track record of shipping impactful software.
• Proficiency in at least one of the Cloud Technologies AWS or GCP and orchestration using Kubernetes, EKS, ECS, Docker Swarm or Mesos.
• Proficiency in implementing, designing, and scaling production level APIs in cloud environments.
• Proficiency in Django, Postgre
  
  SQL, or any other SQL database.
• Knowledge of Linux Systemd, daemons, services, and cron subsystems is a huge plus but not a requirement.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Proactive self-starter.
• Demonstrated ability to simplify complex problems and prioritize what matters most for the team and business.
• Prior experience working in a startup is a plus.
• Experience using IDE embedded AI is a plus.

• Impact at Scale – Build and lead DTEX’s first sales enablement function, shaping how we scale commercial excellence across the world.
• Thriving Company Culture – At DTEX, we foster a values-driven environment that prioritizes respect, inclusion, and collaboration.
• Growth & Development – We believe in lifelong learning and provide opportunities for continuous professional development.
• Flexibility – Work in a hybrid or remote environment that balances collaboration with autonomy.
• Comprehensive Benefits – Competitive compensation, equity participation, health and wellness benefits, and generous time-off policies.

DTEX Systems is the global leader in Workforce Cyber Intelligence & Security. Our mission is to safeguard the digital workforce by detecting and mitigating insider risks, preventing data loss, and enabling secure innovation. We empower organizations to protect their most valuable assets—their people, their data, and their intellectual property—without compromising privacy or trust. Our solutions provide unmatched visibility and context into workforce behaviors, helping enterprises stop insider threats, achieve regulatory compliance, and accelerate digital transformation securely.

Learn more about DTEX Systems’ mission to proactively protect global organizations from insider threats at ;
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Our ideal customers include large, security-conscious organizations across financial services, critical infrastructure, technology, defense, and healthcare—where protecting sensitive data and ensuring compliance are mission-critical.

Joining DTEX means joining a passionate team working at the intersection of cybersecurity, intelligence, and trust. Together, we’re redefining how organizations protect their future.

DTEX Systems is proud to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, gender, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location.

Base salary range (SF Bay Area): $150k-$220k