About HiveMQ
HiveMQ builds an enterprise-grade MQTT broker platform that connects devices and applications for scalable, secure IoT communication. As a Senior Platform Engineer, you will help design, build, and operate the underlying platform powering HiveMQ's services, driving reliability, performance, and developer productivity.
Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and operate scalable platform services and infrastructure
- Improve reliability, observability, and performance of distributed systems
- Collaborate with product teams to deliver robust platform features
- Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines, automation, and tooling
- Mentor junior engineers and contribute to architectural decisions
- Participate in incident response, root-cause analysis, and post-mortems
Requirements
- 5+ years of software engineering experience, preferably with Java/Kotlin
- Strong background in distributed systems, cloud infrastructure, and scalable services
- Experience with Kubernetes, Docker, Linux, and modern CI/CD practices
- Proficiency with one or more major cloud providers (AWS, Azure, GCP)
- Excellent collaboration and communication skills
Nice to Have
- Experience with MQTT or IoT platforms
- Knowledge of observability tooling (Prometheus, Grafana, Jaeger)
Benefits
- Competitive salary and benefits
- Remote-friendly environment with opportunities for growth
- Collaborative, innovative team and strong focus on engineering excellence
How to Apply
Apply via the listing on Greenhouse: Senior Platform Engineer – HiveMQ