Principal Specialist, Platform Engineer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Wisconsin.

📋 Description

• Create and execute software and infrastructure solutions that facilitate scalable and secure AI applications throughout RTX.

• Develop cloud-agnostic software compatible with AWS, Azure, and on-premises Kubernetes clusters.

• Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to merge solutions and guarantee successful implementation.

• Construct internal SDKs, APIs, and microservices that support AI workflows across hybrid environments.

• Produce clean, testable, efficient, and well-documented code with a focus on performance, scalability, and maintainability.

• Integrate platform tools with identity management, logging, and governance systems.

• Engage in code reviews, architecture discussions, and agile ceremonies.

• Collaborate with remote teams in a highly regulated and security-conscious setting.

⛳️ Requirements

• A university degree or equivalent experience, along with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree in a related field with at least 3 years of experience.

• Over 5 years of experience in Python and Infrastructure as Code (IaC).

• More than 5 years of experience with CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure automation tools such as GitHub Actions, Jenkins, and Terraform.

• Experience in developing and maintaining reusable Helm charts, manifests, and deployment templates.

• Familiarity with software development lifecycle practices, including coding standards, code reviews, source control, build processes, testing, and delivery.

• Capability to implement GitOps practices using Argo CD.

• Understanding of AI/ML tools, data management, agent, and API management platforms.

• Additional programming experience with Node.js or Go is preferred.

• Knowledge of DevOps methodologies and AIOps strategies is preferred.

• Best practices in containerization and Infrastructure as Code.

• Strong problem-solving abilities and the capacity to navigate ambiguity, define technical direction, and deliver comprehensive solutions.

• Proven deep technical curiosity and initiative.

• U.S. citizenship is mandatory; only U.S. citizens are permitted to access information related to this program/contract.

• No security clearance is necessary.

🏝️ Benefits

• Healthcare benefits.

• Wellness benefits.

• Retirement benefits.

• Work/life balance benefits.

• Parental (including paternal) leave.

• Flexible work schedules.

• Achievement awards.

• Educational assistance.

• Child/adult backup care.

• Medical insurance.

• Dental insurance.

• Vision insurance.

• Life insurance.

• Short-term disability.

• Long-term disability.

• 401(k) matching.

• Flexible spending accounts.

• Employee assistance program.

• Employee Scholar Program.

• Paid time off.

• Holidays.

• Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs, based on position level and collective-bargaining coverage.