Senior Platform Engineer

Role description

Role Overview

Vultr is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Platform Engineer to own and evolve our critical DNS infrastructure. The ideal candidate is a seasoned infrastructure engineer with deep DNS expertise, strong Linux and networking fundamentals, and the ability to own and modernize complex internal services end-to-end.

What You Will Do

Maintain and evolve the PHP-based DNS API, contributing to its long-term direction. Own and operate Vultr's DNS infrastructure at scale, including recursive DNS (Knot Resolver), reverse DNS, authoritative DNS, and integrations with PowerDNS instances.

Why It Might Be a Fit

This is a highly visible role in a high-growth technology company, which will require hands-on technical ownership of production DNS systems, collaboration across engineering teams, and the ability to drive the future direction of internal platform services including API development in PHP, Go, or Rust.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in platform, infrastructure, or systems engineering in a production environment.
• Deep hands-on experience with DNS at scale — including recursive and authoritative DNS, DNSSEC, zone management, and troubleshooting complex resolution failures.
• Strong Linux systems engineering fundamentals including networking, service management, and operational ownership of production services.
• Experience building or maintaining APIs or automation layers, with proficiency in PHP and/or Go or Rust.
• Demonstrated experience with infrastructure-as-code and configuration management tooling (Terraform, Ansible, or similar).

Benefits

• 100% company-paid insurance premiums for employee medical, dental and vision plans.
• 401(k) plan that matches 100% up to 4%, with immediate vesting
• Professional Development Reimbursement of $2,500 each year
• 11 Holidays + Paid Time Off Accrual + Rollover Plan
• Commitment matters to Vultr! Increased PTO at 3 year and 10 year anniversary + 1 month paid sabbatical every 5 years + Anniversary Bonus each year
• $500 stipend for remote office setup in first year + $400 each following year
• Internet reimbursement up to $75 per month
• Gym membership reimbursement up to $50 per month
• Company paid Wellable subscription