Sr. Software Engineer, Data Platform

Job Category: Technology and IT
Job Type: Full Time
Job Location: USA
Company Name: Raptive

Company Overview
Raptive is a dynamic media company dedicated to empowering creators by transforming their passion into powerful global brands and sustainable businesses. We help creators scale their influence, grow lasting enterprises, and make a lasting impact in the digital world.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Architect, develop, and support internal platform services and automation tools, with a strong focus on security, reliability, and scalability.

  • Lead the development of a high-throughput, real-time event streaming platform using Redpanda.

  • Maintain and enhance our data infrastructure based on Apache Airflow and Airbyte.

  • Build reusable frameworks, patterns, and tools to support self-service capabilities for internal engineering teams.

  • Promote modern software practices including CI/CD, observability, infrastructure as code, and automated testing.

  • Drive agile processes, ensuring delivery remains focused, iterative, and collaborative.

  • Mentor engineers, conduct code reviews, and offer architectural guidance.

Required Skills & Experience:

  • Extensive hands-on experience operating event streaming systems such as Redpanda or Apache Kafka in production environments.

  • Strong background in schema evolution, data contracts, and internal API design.

  • Expertise with orchestration tools like Airflow and data integration platforms like Airbyte.

  • Proficiency in Python and/or Go programming languages.

  • Solid experience managing containerized applications using Kubernetes and Helm.

  • Knowledge of AWS infrastructure and cloud-native architectural principles.

  • Ability to work collaboratively across teams with strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

  • User-focused mindset with clear written and verbal communication.

About Raptive:
Raptive is a next-generation media company committed to turning creators into thriving entrepreneurs. As the world’s largest ad management platform, we offer comprehensive solutions in monetization, audience development, and brand building. Our mission is to power a more open and diverse internet by supporting creators from all backgrounds.

With more than $2.5 billion paid to creators to date, Raptive has earned recognition as a Fortune 100 Best Places to Work (2024–2025). We are proud to champion diversity, equity, and inclusion in everything we do.

Compensation:

  • Base Salary: $100,000 – $180,000 annually (based on skills, experience, and location)

  • Additional incentive compensation opportunities available

Benefits:

  • Competitive health and wellness plans

  • Flexible work arrangements

  • Generous time off

  • Professional development and learning opportunities

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