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Platform Engineer, Document Intelligence

HebbiaNYCEngineering
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Salary
$160K - $350K USD
Job type
Full-time
Posted
9 Jul 2025
Status
Open · checked 7d ago

About this role

The Platform Engineer, Document Intelligence role at Hebbia in New York is a full-time position focused on building and scaling core distributed systems for artificial intelligence infrastructure. This opportunity suits experienced software professionals with a background in distributed systems who want to drive high-performance infrastructure at a leading tech firm.

Role Overview

Platform engineering at Hebbia centers on scalable enablement. In this position, the engineer takes charge of core distributed systems that process massive amounts of data and tokens. The role involves deploying efficient systems and writing software closely integrated with modern infrastructure and system design to maintain a competitive edge in tokenomics.

Key Responsibilities

Own critical system components by transforming complex requirements into robust, scaled solutions that address customer needs.
Unlock O(1) universal indexing by building and iterating on a high-scale document build system that achieves constant time latency for global content indexing.
Drive performance optimization by architecting and implementing performance-tuning solutions to maintain efficiency, minimize latency, and maximize throughput across millions of documents.
Mentor and guide junior engineers by providing technical leadership and fostering a culture of learning and growth.

Requirements

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Statistics, or a related field with a strong academic background.
Five or more years of software development experience at a venture-backed startup or top technology firm, focusing on distributed systems and platform engineering.
Proficiency in building backend and distributed systems using programming languages such as Python, Java, or Go.
Deep understanding of scalable system design, performance optimization, and resilience engineering, alongside extensive experience with cloud platforms like AWS.
Practical experience with Kafka, ElasticSearch, PostgreSQL, Redis, and workflow orchestration tools such as Airflow, Temporal, or Prefect.
Proven background in enabling observability patterns, solving complex technical problems, and leading software projects.

Nice to Have

Experience building distributed systems using technologies such as etcd or Apache Zookeeper.
Frequent usage of AI products during the development lifecycle, including tools like Cursor or Claude Code.

Skills and Tools

Python, Java, Go
AWS cloud platform
Kafka, ElasticSearch, PostgreSQL, Redis
Airflow, Temporal, Prefect
Distributed systems and scalable system design

Salary and Benefits

The salary range for this role is $160,000 to $350,000 per year, which may vary based on experience and career levels. Employee benefits include unlimited paid time off, comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401K plan, and a competitive new hire equity grant with upside potential. Additional perks feature catered daily lunches, DoorDash dinner credits for late hours, parental leave of up to four months, and a $15,000 lifetime fertility benefit.

About the Company

Founded in 2020 by George Sivulka and backed by investors like Peter Thiel and Andreessen Horowitz, Hebbia provides an AI platform utilized by top investors, bankers, and asset managers globally. The company's flagship product, Matrix, helps financial professionals manage trillions in assets by delivering advanced data ingestion, search capabilities, and deep insights.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should visit the official Hebbia careers page to submit an application for this position.

Skills and tech stack

Questions candidates ask

What is the location of the Platform Engineer role?

The position is based in New York City (NYC) and is an onsite role.

What is the salary range for this position?

The annual salary range is between $160,000 and $350,000, determined by experience and qualifications.

How many years of experience are required?

Candidates must have 5+ years of software development experience at a venture-backed startup or top technology firm, focusing on distributed systems and platform engineering.

What technical skills and tools are needed?

Required skills include proficiency in Python, Java, or Go, experience with AWS, Kafka, ElasticSearch, PostgreSQL, Redis, and workflow orchestrators like Airflow, Temporal, or Prefect.

What benefits are offered by Hebbia?

Hebbia offers unlimited PTO, medical, dental, vision, 401K, competitive equity grants, daily catered lunches, DoorDash dinner credits, parental leave, and $15,000 in lifetime fertility benefits.

Ready to apply?

The application is on the official Hebbia careers page.

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