10-15+ years of experience designing, building, and operating large-scale, distributed, cloud-native platforms. Proven experience as a Principal/Staff Engineer or Senior Architect. Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Go, or Typescript. Expertise in modern cloud architecture (GCP, AWS, Azure), containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and IaC (Terraform). Deep knowledge of scalable architectures, API design (REST, gRPC), and event-driven systems. A systems-thinking approach to problem-solving and making strategic trade-offs. Exceptional communication skills. BS/MS in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent experience.