Lead Platform Engineer

About Eightfold Eightfold is a global leader in AI-native enterprise talent platforms, trusted by many of the world's largest Fortune 500 organizations. Our platform is built from the ground up to operate at scale across Azure and AWS, deployed in multiple regions globally, including IL4-compliant environments for the U.S. Government, supporting users in 100+ countries and 30+ languages. Eightfold is at the forefront of agentic AI, delivering intelligent agents that actively drive outcomes across hiring and talent workflows, while much of the industry is still in the experimental phase. Backed by $410M+ in funding and valued at $2B+, we are defining the next era of agentic talent systems. What sets Eightfold apart is not just our technology and mission, but our people. We are a deeply technical, execution-driven organization that values ownership, collaboration, and high standards. Our teams work closely across functions and locations to build systems that scale in real-world enterprise environments. About the role Lead Software Engineer - Data Platform We are looking for a Lead Software Engineer to join our Data Platform team and help shape the technical foundation of Eightfold's core products. This role is ideal for an experienced engineer who enjoys working on complex distributed systems, setting technical direction, and mentoring other engineers while remaining hands-on. You will lead the design and evolution of large-scale data platforms, drive architectural decisions, and collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to deliver reliable, high-performance solutions that support millions of users globally. What You Will Do ● Design, develop, and maintain large-scale software platforms serving millions of users worldwide ● Provide technical leadership and architectural guidance for the core data platform and related services ● Own and drive key technical decisions, ensuring alignment across teams on design and implementation ● Build and deploy microservices using containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes ● Deliver high-performance, reliable, and scalable solutions using best-in-class technologies ● Lead complex projects from design through production, ensuring quality, scalability, and timely delivery ● Diagnose and resolve complex issues within distributed systems environments ● Support the deployment and operation of products across multiple environments ● Mentor engineers through design reviews, code reviews, and technical guidance ● Collaborate cross-functionally with Engineering, Operations, Analytics, Marketing, and Business teams. What You Bring ● Proven experience designing and delivering complex, high-performance distributed systems in production ● Strong backend engineering experience with containerized services in real-world environments ● 1+ years of hands-on experience with Docker and Kubernetes in production systems ● Strong understanding of distributed systems design principles ● Excellent problem-solving and data analysis skills ● Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP ● Familiarity with big data technologies (e.g., Spark, Hadoop, Kafka) ● Proficiency using modern AI-assisted development tools (e.g., GenAI tools, Cursor, Claude) ● Ability to lead by example, mentor engineers, and raise overall engineering standards ● U.S. Citizenship or U.S. Permanent Residency is preferred Hybrid Work Eightfold follows a hybrid work model that balances flexibility with in-person collaboration. Employees based near our Santa Clara, Bangalore, and Noida offices are expected to work from the office three days per week, as regular in-person engagement is essential to how we build high-impact products and strong teams.