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Factory

Platform Engineer

San Francisco, CA · On-site

... developer experience. The role involves designing, developing, and optimizing the Factory platform ... Factory is an AI research lab provides software development agents that integrate into existing ...

Factory

Platform Engineer

San Francisco, CA · On-site

The role involves leading the design and development of core services, improving developer ... Factory is an AI research lab provides software development agents that integrate into existing ...

Roam

Platform Engineer

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$180K - $400K/yr

Architect and automate self-serve developer platforms: build pipelines for LLM‑powered game ... Significant experience in software engineering and in applied AI. * Comfort with Vector DBs ...

CoFrame

Agent Platform Engineer

Burlingame, CA · On-site

Build developer tooling that enables engineers to collaborate effectively with AI agents throughout the software development lifecycle * Create internal AI platforms that allow non-engineering teams ...

Coframe

Agent Platform Engineer

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$180K - $300K/yr

Build developer tooling that enables engineers to collaborate effectively with AI agents throughout the software development lifecycle * Create internal AI platforms that allow non-engineering teams ...

Codegen

Compute Platform Engineer

San Francisco, CA · On-site

Ideal candidates have 10+ years of software experience with significant experience managing container clusters. About the RoleCodegen is hiring a full-time Senior/Staff Compute Platform Engineer to ...

C3 AI

Senior Software Engineer - Platform

Redwood City, CA · On-site

$150K - $197K/yr

Design, build, and maintain core platform services, frameworks, and developer tools used across an ... Partner closely with software engineering and product management teams to gather requirements and ...

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As of Sep 10, 2026, the average hourly pay for software developer platform engineer in Berkeley, CA is $75.95, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $65.05 and $82.40 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Software Developer Platform Engineer vs Software Developer?

AspectSoftware Developer Platform EngineerSoftware Developer
CredentialsBachelor's in CS or related, experience with cloud platformsBachelor's in CS or related, coding skills
Work EnvironmentFocus on infrastructure, tools, and platform developmentFocus on application coding and feature development
Employer UsageTech companies, cloud providers, SaaS firmsStartups, tech companies, any industry requiring software
Search IntentPlatform engineering, infrastructure, DevOpsApplication development, coding, features

While both roles involve software development, Platform Engineers focus on building and maintaining the underlying infrastructure and tools that support software deployment and operations. Software Developers primarily create application code and features. The roles often overlap in coding skills but differ in scope and focus.

Platform Engineer

San Francisco, CA • On-site

Factory
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Job description

Job Summary:
Factory is seeking talented platform engineers to help strengthen their core platform, focusing on platform services and enhancing developer experience. The role involves designing, developing, and optimizing the Factory platform and its core services, while also improving internal tooling for engineers.
Responsibilities:
• Play a leading role in the design, development, and optimization of the Factory platform and all of it’s core services and internal systems.
• Drive key areas, including search and indexing systems, core infrastructure, integrations, authentication services, billing and organization management, and internal developer experience.
• Enhance the developer experience by creating and refining internal tooling to streamline the engineering experience, with emphasis on usability, efficiency, and smooth onboarding.
• Work closely with our AI researchers and engineers to ensure seamless integration between AI-driven components and the foundational systems that support them.
• Drive the adoption of best practices in code quality, security, and architecture design, contributing to a culture of technical excellence and innovation.
Qualifications:
Required:
• A strong technical background with a degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, coupled with 3+ years of experience in full stack engineering roles.
• Proven experience as a software engineer, with a demonstrable ability to build complex, high-performance, and reliable systems.
• Experience in developing tools for software analysis or in domains like compilers, runtime systems, or similar areas is highly valued.
• Proficiency in one or more programming languages (e.g., Python, Java, C++), and familiarity with software engineering tools and practices (e.g., Git, CI/CD pipelines).
• Knowledge of systems programming and an understanding of how to work with large codebases and the challenges involved in manipulating and understanding code at scale.
Company:
Factory is an AI research lab provides software development agents that integrate into existing engineering workflows and tools. Founded in 2023, the company is headquartered in San Francisco, USA, with a team of 51-200 employees. The company is currently Growth Stage.

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