Our Platform Engineering team builds and evolves the internal platforms that power software development across InterSystems. We develop build systems, developer tools, cloud-native infrastructure, automation, and AI-enabled engineering capabilities that help teams deliver software faster, more securely, and more reliably.
As a Principal Platform Engineer, you will serve as a hands-on technical leader, solving complex engineering challenges, shaping technical direction, and leading initiatives that improve developer productivity, platform reliability, and software delivery across the company.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide technical leadership and architectural direction across Platform Engineering.
- Design and enhance internal platforms, developer tools, build systems, CI/CD pipelines, release automation, and software factory capabilities.
- Identify opportunities to simplify and automate how software is built, tested, and delivered.
- Help ensure our platforms are scalable, reliable, secure, and maintainable.
- Evaluate new technologies and introduce them where they can make a meaningful impact.
- Collaborate with teams across the organization, mentor engineers, and help guide technical decisions.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.
- Eight or more years of experience in software engineering, platform engineering, infrastructure engineering, DevOps, or a related discipline.
- Experience leading complex technical initiatives involving multiple systems or teams.
- Experience in areas such as cloud infrastructure, CI/CD platforms, build systems, developer tooling, automation, Infrastructure as Code, containers, and observability.
- Strong software engineering and automation skills using languages such as Python, Go, Java, JavaScript, Bash, or similar technologies.
- Strong understanding of system architecture, reliability, security, scalability, and maintainability.
- Experience using AI tools to improve software development and engineering workflows.
- Ability to identify where AI can meaningfully enhance developer productivity and software delivery while understanding its limitations and risks.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience building internal developer platforms that support software development and delivery.
- Experience with DevSecOps practices, including application security, software supply chain security, and secure development pipelines.
- Experience with AI coding assistants or agentic development tools such as Claude Code, GitHub Copilot, Tabnine, or similar technologies.
- Experience integrating AI capabilities into developer platforms, engineering tools, or automated workflows.
We are an equal-opportunity employer and do not discriminate because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, age, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity or expression or any other legally protected category. InterSystems is an E-Verify Employer in the United States.
InterSystems is providing a current good faith estimate of the anticipated base salary range for this position depending on a variety of factors including experience, education, skills, and performance.
Other compensation may include a discretionary annual variable target incentive.
The company also provides generous employee benefits including:
- Medical, vision, and dental insurance
- Short-term and long-term disability, and life insurance
- 401(k) Profit Sharing Contribution
- Paid Time Off and Holidays
- Parental Leave
- Tuition reimbursement
About InterSystems
InterSystems, a creative data technology provider, delivers a unified foundation for next-generation applications for healthcare, finance, manufacturing, and supply chain customers in more than 80 countries. Our data platforms solve interoperability, speed, and scalability problems for large organizations around the globe to unlock the power of data and allow people to perceive data in imaginative ways. Established in 1978, InterSystems is committed to excellence through its 24×7 support for customers and partners around the world. Privately held and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, InterSystems has 38 offices in 28 countries worldwide. For more information, please visit InterSystems.com.
AI Disclaimer
InterSystems may use AI tools for its internal operations including administrative tasks during recruitment (e.g., organizing candidate information). InterSystems’ approach to AI is guided by the InterSystems Responsible AI Guidelines. AI is not used to make or influence hiring decisions. All decisions are made by InterSystems employees.
Candidates may use AI for CV or interview preparation, provided materials are truthful and reflect their own experience. AI tools and third-party transcription services must not be used during interviews or assessments.
Please note that the use of wearable technology, including any AI-related tools or other technology-connected devices (such as META or Google smart glasses and/or wearables, and/or any similar devices), is strictly prohibited during the interview and screening process with InterSystems. Any applicant who requires a wearable device or any type of technology support during the interview process as a reasonable accommodation under the ADA or applicable state or country laws and regulations must contact the InterSystems Human Resources Department prior to attending or participating in any interview or screening process.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field
- Eight or more years of experience in software engineering, platform engineering, infrastructure engineering, DevOps, or a related discipline
- Experience leading complex technical initiatives involving multiple systems or teams
- Experience with cloud infrastructure, CI/CD platforms, build systems, developer tooling, automation, Infrastructure as Code, containers, and observability
- Strong software engineering and automation skills using Python, Go, Java, JavaScript, Bash, or similar technologies
- Strong understanding of system architecture, reliability, security, scalability, and maintainability
- Experience using AI tools to improve software development and engineering workflows
- Ability to identify where AI can enhance developer productivity and software delivery while understanding its limitations and risks
- Experience building internal developer platforms that support software development and delivery
- Experience with DevSecOps practices, including application security, software supply chain security, and secure development pipelines
- Experience with AI coding assistants or agentic development tools such as Claude Code, GitHub Copilot, Tabnine, or similar technologies
- Experience integrating AI capabilities into developer platforms, engineering tools, or automated workflows
What the Team is Saying
What We Do
InterSystems builds the software that makes complex systems work—reliably, securely, and at scale. For more than 45 years, we’ve been the information engine behind some of the world’s most mission-critical applications in healthcare, government, and business. Our data management, integration, and analytics technologies help organizations connect disparate systems, turn data into insight, and deliver better outcomes. From enabling interoperable healthcare and advancing clinical care, to powering national infrastructure and large-scale enterprise systems, our technology is used every day by millions of people in more than 80 countries. What sets InterSystems apart is not just what we build, but how we build it. We focus on long-term innovation, deep engineering excellence, and solving hard problems that truly matter. Our teams work closely with customers to tackle real-world challenges—often behind the scenes, but always at the heart of what keeps essential systems running. If you’re motivated by meaningful work, technical depth, and the opportunity to have a global impact, you’ll find it here.
Why Work With Us
Because we are a profitable, privately-held software company, we place our clients first in everything we do. You’ll work on meaningful, complex problems alongside deeply curious experts in a culture that values learning, ownership, and long-term growth—without the pressure of quarterly Wall Street demands.
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InterSystems prioritizes in-person collaboration with majority on-site presence and some work from home flexibility that varies by region and office location.
