Senior Platform Engineer, Interoperability

Drata

San Francisco, CA

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JOB DETAILS

SALARY

$151,000–$205,300 Per Year

SKILLS

Agile Programming Methodologies, Algorithms, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Analysis Skills, Applications Security, Automation, Big Data, Communication Skills, Computer Science, Copy Editing, Data Management, Database Architecture, Diversity, ECMAScript, English Language, Git, Industry Standards, Information Technology & Information Systems, Internet Application, Interoperability, JavaScript, LinkedIn, Multilingual, MySQL, Negotiation Skills, Network Protocols, News Reporting, Node.js, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Performance Management, Problem Solving Skills, Product Lifecycle, REST (Representational State Transfer), Redis, Requirements Management, Server Programming/Applications, Software Administration, Software Design, Software Development, Software Engineering, Spanish Language, Startup, Team Player, Testing, Time Management, Web Service Protocols

LOCATION

San Francisco, CA

POSTED

1 day ago

Our Mission & Values:
At Drata, we help companies earn and keep the trust of their users, customers, partners, and prospects. We're the proof layer that shows great companies deserve the trust they aim to build.

We live our values every day. Built on Trust means consistency is everything. Act with Integrity by always doing the right thing. Being Customer-Obsessed keeps the people we serve at the center of our work. Competitive Fire drives us to push ourselves harder than anyone else. Diversity brings unique perspectives that lead to better solutions. Automation First ensures we save time and money by making efficiency a priority.

Our Culture & Work Style

At Drata, we're not just building software - we're building a mindset. Everything we do springs from:

Be a Driver (OwnerOperator Mentality): Own your work. Improve relentlessly. Deliver results.
Move at Drata Speed (Precision & Velocity): Fast decisions. Quick learning. Immediate impact.
Stay Mission-Driven (CustomerObsessed): Challenge assumptions. Deliver value. Stay hungry.

We pair that high-velocity culture with a thoughtful hybrid model because we believe flexibility and collaboration both matter. That's why in the Bay we come together in-office Tuesday through Thursday our highimpact collaboration days where teams align, strategize, and innovate. Mondays and Fridays are flexible, giving you space for focused work, balance, and autonomy.

If you thrive when you're empowered, energized, and working with smart, mission-driven people, you'll feel at home here.

Why Join The Drata Team?

The best way to understand the Driver's Mindset is to see it in action. We're an award-winning, mission-driven team of 600+ people worldwide, united by a culture that values trust, speed, and continuous growth.

See the Speed: Watch our CEO, Adam Markowitz, discuss the hyper-growth journey, from $0 to $100M ARR in just four years
Hear the Voice of the Team: Explore our "Life at Drata" page for employee testimonials on our collaborative and the growth opportunities available.
Experience the Impact: See why we are consistently recognized on Fortune's Best Workplaces lists.
Connect with Us on Socials: LinkedIn - follow us for company updates, employee stories, and career news.

Job Summary:

The Platform "Senior Software Engineer" will help lead the platform development by making architecture decisions to ensure we're building clean, maintainable, and beautiful applications. This person is responsible for maintaining, expanding, and scaling our platform systems that SCALE our Application Development team. Your "customer" is not Drata's normal users, it's developers both internally and externally. You'll develop specifications for moderately complex software programming applications and modify/maintain the existing software. This position participates in design and coding activities with other staff members. They will operate in a distributed architecture, building the infrastructure to manage Big Data and solve complex algorithmic problems.

What you'll do:

Architect and build platform systems that will allow our application developers to build faster more reliable software
Builds tools, services, and automation to extend the platform capabilities
Runs critical operational portions of our ingestion, analytics, and storage infrastructure
Collaborates with our product managers to define strategic solutions
Evaluates and improves the performance, durability, and security of applications in production
Assists with server-side code and database architecture on the back-end in NodeJS
Work with management to ensure quality in solutions and in software design
Participate in development lifecycle activities like design, coding, testing, and production release
Write reusable, testable, and efficient code
Deliver code in an agile team environment
Research and train on technologies you think may be appropriate for current or future projects

What you'll bring:

5+ years of experience as a software engineer
3+ years of experience with NodeJS
1+ years experience in NestJS preferred
Strong skills needed in: Javascript, ES6, Temporal, NodeJS, TypeORM, MySQL, Git, and REST principles
Knowledge in Jest and Redis
Proficiency in object-oriented programming
Good understanding of algorithms, network protocols, and web services
Experience with building in AWS
Nice to have: Terraform, ElasticSearch, & Snowflake
Self-directed, independent, and has experience owning complete features/products
Experience developing real-world web applications
Outstanding ability to negotiate difficult tradeoffs (e.g., quality vs. speed, collaboration vs. get-it-done)
Agile development experience
Previous startup or scaling experience is a plus

Self-motivated and adaptable to changing technologies and requirements
Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science or related field
Strong communication ability - we want to know your thoughts and input!
Bilingual in English & Spanish is a plus.

How we support you:At Drata, our people are our strongest advantage-and we prove it with support that exceeds industry standards. Our total rewards package is designed to power your well-being, accelerate your growth, and keep your work-life balance thriving.

Explore how we invest in your Life at Drata.

Shared Success: We provide stock equity to ensure that as the company grows, you share directly in that success. Equity gives every employee a sense of ownership and the opportunity to celebrate our wins together-because your contributions don't just support our progress; they help drive our collective success.
Health & Wellness: Up to 100% employer-paid premiums for medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and their dependents, along with comprehensive wellness benefits and healthcare concierge services designed to support your needs beyond traditional insurance.
Financial Well-being: A comprehensive suite of financial benefits, including a 401(k) plan, company-paid life and disability insurance, tax-advantaged spending accounts, and a range of discounted voluntary offerings to help you customize and strengthen your overall financial position.
Family Support: We want to support you in life's most important moments, so we offer a paid Parental Leave policy, after six months of employment. Employees also receive access to Kindbody fertility and family-building benefits and dedicated leave specialists who help guide you through the entire process.
Growth & Development: Generous annual stipends for both professional and personal development, empowering you to invest in your continued growth. You'll also have access to a wide range of internal learning opportunities, ensuring you can build new skills, deepen your expertise, and advance your career with confidence.
Time Off & Flexibility: We believe that to do your best work, you should get the time you need for rest, rejuvenation and recovery. Drata offers a flexible vacation policy, paid holidays, and other perks to recharge.

This role will receive a competitive base salary, benefits, and stock, typically in the form of Restricted Stock Units (RSUs). The applicable salary range for this role is: $151,000 - $205,300.

A variety of factors are considered when determining someone's leveling and compensation-including a candidate's professional background and experience. These ranges may be modified in the future and final offer amounts may vary from the amounts listed above.

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