Staff Software Engineer - Platform Engineering

About Ditto

Ditto is redefining how data moves at the edge. Our mission is to make it seamless for developers to build resilient, real-time applications, regardless of network conditions. Whether you're in a stadium, airplane, or remote military base, Ditto's peer-to-peer sync engine ensures devices stay connected and data stays consistent, even without internet. With more than $145 million in funding and trusted by organizations like Chick-fil-A, Delta Airlines, and the U.S. military, Ditto powers mission-critical experiences across aviation, retail, travel, hospitality, defense, and more. As a globally distributed, fast-growing startup, we’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive team that reflects the wide range of perspectives needed to solve the world’s hardest connectivity problems.

Role Description

We're seeking a Staff Software Engineer to join our Platform Engineering team and drive the evolution of our cloud-native infrastructure. You'll architect and build scalable platform solutions on Azure while developing custom Kubernetes operators to automate complex operational workflows.

As a Staff Software Engineer, you will…

• Design and implement Kubernetes operators using Go and operator frameworks
• Architect scalable platform solutions on Azure (AKS, ARM, networking, security)
• Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines and Infrastructure as Code tooling
• Lead technical initiatives and mentor engineers across the organization
• Solve complex distributed systems challenges and drive platform reliability

What You’ll Need…

• 7+ years of software engineering experience with platform/infrastructure focus
• Deep expertise in Azure cloud services and Kubernetes ecosystem
• Strong Go programming skills and experience with operator development
• Proven track record of technical leadership and system design
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, ARM templates, Bicep)
• Strong collaboration skills and passion for enabling developer productivity
• A proactive and curious attitude about how AI can support your role through automation, ideation, or more thoughtful decision-making.

Nice to haves…

• Experience with service mesh technologies (cillium, Istio, Linkerd)
• Knowledge of observability tools (Prometheus, Grafana, Jaeger)
• Background in multi-cloud or hybrid cloud architectures
• Contributions to open-source Kubernetes projects or CNCF ecosystem
• Experience with GitOps workflows (ArgoCD, Flux)
• Familiarity with policy engines (Open Policy Agent, Gatekeeper)
• Previous experience at high-growth technology companies
• Understanding of FinOps and cloud cost optimization strategies

Benefits we offer:

We offer competitive salaries and meaningful equity - everyone on the team should have a stake in what we’re building. Benefits vary by region to make sure you're covered in the ways that most matter.

• US Benefits: Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, plus a 401(k) and flexible spending accounts.
• UK Benefits: Private healthcare through Vitality, a pension plan, and region-specific coverage.
• Global Benefits: Equitable benefits and coverage through our global employer platform.
• All Regions: Flexible vacation time.
• Office Access: Atlanta and San Francisco offices are open for those who wish to work from an office or meet teammates.