Senior Infrastructure Engineer - Asset Hub

Infrastructure Engineer

Simple Closure is seeking an experienced Infrastructure Engineer to join Asset Hub, Simple Closure's marketplace for the assets left behind when a company shuts down, including codebases, work spaces, proprietary data, and talent. Our buyers include some of the top foundation model labs, RL environment providers, and AI agent builders in the world, who rely on Asset Hub as a differentiated source of proprietary data and talent they can't get anywhere else.

In this role, you'll take the lead in building novel systems from the ground up that support digital asset acquisition, preparation and delivery. You'll work closely with leadership, product, and design to ensure we deliver high-quality, scalable, and maintainable solutions. This position is hybrid in NYC and reports directly to the CTO.

• Lead the technical design, development, and delivery of complex features from concept to deployment.
• Mentor and guide other engineers, promoting strong engineering practices and continuous learning.
• Architect scalable, maintainable systems across the stack, ensuring alignment with business goals.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to translate product requirements into technical solutions.
• Conduct and lead code reviews to maintain quality, performance, and security standards.
• Build and configure the protective systems, processes, software, and networks to secure customer and internal data.
• Introduce modern tools, frameworks, and processes to improve development speed and maintainability.
• Partner with leadership to set technical direction, improve team workflows, and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced startup environment.

• Experience:
  
  5+ years of professional software development experience, with at least 2+ years in a senior or leadership capacity.
• Backend/Infrastructure:
  Full proficiency in modern technologies (ex: Python, Go, Docker, K8S, Service Meshes, Terraform).
• Architecture
  
  Skills:
  
  Demonstrated ability to design and implement scalable systems and APIs.
• Leadership:
  Proven ability to mentor and coach engineering teams in collaborative, early-stage environments.
• Quality-Driven:
  Strong focus on testing, maintainability, performance optimization, and security.
• Startup Mindset:
  Thrives in dynamic, evolving environments with shifting priorities and tight timelines.

• Base Salary: $150,000 - $190,000, depending on experience level
• Competitive equity package
• Comprehensive health benefits, including medical, dental, and vision
• Life insurance
• Unlimited paid time off
• Flexible hybrid work environment in New York City, Midtown (2 days per week in office)
• Two company-wide offsites each year
• 401(k) with Traditional and Roth options, with immediate eligibility

We are committed to providing a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Simple Closure — including recruiting, hiring, promotion, compensation, and termination — are based on qualifications, merit, and business need, without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

We're committed to building a diverse and inclusive team, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process, please let us know.

Thanks for applying! If your experience is a strong match for what we're looking for, our hiring team will reach out to schedule an initial screening call and walk you through the rest of our interview process.

We do our best to respond to every applicant, but given the volume of applications we receive, we may not be able to provide individual updates if we decide not to move forward.