Senior Software Engineer, Platform Engineering

We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer to join our Developer Experience Platform (DevEx) team within the Backend Platform organization. This team builds tools and systems that make it easier, faster, and more enjoyable for engineers to develop, test, and ship software. You will design and implement AI-powered workflows and automation that enhance productivity, code quality, and deployment velocity across the entire engineering organization.

Learn more about our Engineering team here: https://www.beforeyouapply.com/team/engineering-at-turo

• Design, build, and maintain developer tools, automation, and infrastructure that improve the end-to-end engineering workflow.

• Develop AI-powered solutions that assist engineers in writing, testing, and debugging code more efficiently (e.g., intelligent code review, test failure summarization, release automation).

• Optimize CI/CD systems for performance, reliability, and speed; reduce build and test times.

• Improve local and sandbox environments for faster developer onboarding and iteration.

• Implement and analyze developer productivity metrics (e.g., DORA, SPACE) to drive measurable impact.

• Collaborate with product, platform, and reliability engineering teams to identify friction points and ship scalable solutions.

• Advocate for best practices in testing, observability, and deployment automation.

• Contribute to the long-term DevEx strategy, particularly in areas where AI and automation can deliver transformative benefits.

• 3+ years of experience in software engineering, preferably with a focus on developer tools or platform engineering.

• Strong programming experience in at least one backend language (e.g., Kotlin, Java, Go, or Python).

• Hands-on experience with CI/CD platforms (GitHub Actions, Jenkins, ArgoCD).

• Familiarity with cloud infrastructure and containerization (AWS, Docker, Kubernetes).

• Solid understanding of software testing practices, observability tools, and system reliability concepts.

• Demonstrated ability to collaborate cross-functionally and deliver high-impact internal products.

• Strong communication skills and a passion for improving developer productivity.

Good to Have Skills

• Experience integrating or building AI-based developer tools (e.g., LLMs, code assistants, or natural-language automation).

• Familiarity with developer productivity metrics (DORA, SPACE) and related analytics tooling.

• Experience with internal developer portals such as Backstage.

• Exposure to GitHub Apps, Actions, or workflow automation frameworks.

• Understanding of infrastructure-as-code (Terraform, CloudFormation) and service orchestration.

The SF base salary target range for this full-time position is $156,000-$195,000 + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position in San Francisco, CA. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your work location during the hiring process. 

Turo highly values having employees working in-office to foster a collaborative work environment and company culture. This role will be in-office on a hybrid schedule — Turists will be expected to work in the office 3 days per week on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. Turo considers working in the office at least 3 days per week to be an essential function of this hybrid role. Your recruiter can share more information about the various in-office perks Turo offers.

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• Competitive salary, equity, benefits, and perks for all full-time employees

• Employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance (Country specific)

• Retirement employer match

• Learning & Development stipend to invest in your professional development

• Turo host matching program

• Turo travel credit

• Cell phone and internet stipend

• Paid time off to relax and recharge

• Paid holidays, volunteer time off, and parental leave

• For those who are in the office full-time or hybrid we have in-office lunch, office snacks, and fun activities

We are committed to building a diverse team. If you are from a background that's underrepresented in tech, we'd love to meet you.

Aside from an award winning work environment and the opportunity to be part of the world’s largest car sharing marketplace, we are also growing the team quickly - join us!  Even if you don't meet every qualification, we are looking for people with enthusiasm for what we do and we will consider you for this and other possibilities.

Turo is the world’s largest car sharing marketplace where you can book the perfect car for wherever you’re going from a vibrant community of trusted hosts across the US, UK, Canada, Australia, and France. Whether you're flying in from afar or looking for a car down the street, searching for a rugged truck or something smooth and swanky, Turo puts you in the driver's seat of an extraordinary selection of cars shared by local hosts.

Discover Turo at https://turo.com, the App Store, and Google Play, and check out our blog, Field Notes.  

Read more about the Turo culture according to Turo CEO, Andre Haddad.

Turo is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a participant in the U.S. Federal E-Verify program.  Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply.  We welcome people of different backgrounds, experiences, abilities and perspectives.  

Turo will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, as applicable.  

We welcome candidates with physical, mental, and/or neurological disabilities. If you require assistance applying for an open position, or need accommodation during the recruiting process due to a disability, please submit a request to People Operations by emailing [email protected].