Lead Platform Engineer
Quick answer
The Foundation is hiring a Senior Lead Platform Engineer in Seattle or Washington D.C. to lead data platforms, AI, and business intelligence initiatives with a competitive salary range of $190,100 to $294,700 USD.
- Role
- Lead Platform Engineer
- Organization
- The Foundation
- Location
- Seattle or Washington D.C.
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Senior
- Compensation
- $190,100 to $294,700 USD (Seattle/Washington D.C. range: $209,100 to $324,100 USD)
- Category
- Engineering & Technology
The role
Lead Platform Engineer role within the Enterprise Data Solutions team at The Foundation, focusing on data platforms, AI, and business intelligence.
What you'll do
- Define and evolve multi-year Data and AI platform roadmaps
- Work with global business leaders to understand needs and translate requirements
- Implement data and AI governance controls and security best practices
- Provide platform architectural leadership and hands-on development of frameworks
- Develop design patterns for developing and governing data applications on EDP
- Manage and drive improvements of a lightweight custom application
What it takes
- Bachelor’s or master’s in computer science or related field
- 12+ years’ experience in data platforms with focus on advanced analytics, AI/ML Infrastructure, data security and automation
- Experience implementing managed and custom MCP servers
- Experience working on data platform architecture, processing unstructured data and extracting insights
- Hands-on experience with Azure (Data Lake, Azure ML, Event Hubs), Databricks, Snowflake
- Familiarity with building data pipelines with Databricks and DBT Cloud
What you'll bring
How we treat you
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with no premiums, generous paid time off, paid family leave, foundation-paid retirement contribution, regional holidays, employee communities.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is located in Seattle or Washington D.C.
What is the compensation range?
The salary range for this role is $190,100 to $294,700 USD (Seattle/Washington D.C. range: $209,100 to $324,100 USD).
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include 12+ years of experience in data platforms with a focus on advanced analytics and AI/ML Infrastructure, as well as hands-on experience with Azure, Databricks, and Snowflake.
How do I apply for this position?
Please contact [email protected] with the position number and a brief description of your accommodation needs if required. Applications are open until filled.
Is the role remote or in-office?
The role is based in an office location.
How to apply
Apply directly on The Foundation's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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