Agentic Platform Engineer

Job Overview

Meet DeepL, a global communications platform powered by Language AI. Since 2017, we’ve been on a mission to break down language barriers. Our human-sounding translations and intelligent writing suggestions are designed with enterprise security in mind. Today, they enable over 100,000 businesses to transform communications, reach new markets, and improve productivity. And, empower millions of individuals worldwide to make sense of the world and express their ideas.

What sets us apart

What sets us apart is our blend of modern technology, competitive benefits, and an open, welcoming work culture that enables our people to thrive. When we share what it's like to work at DeepL, the reactions are overwhelmingly positive. This may be because of our products that have helped countless people worldwide or our shared mission to improve communication for individuals and businesses, bringing cultures closer together.

Meet the team behind this journey

Become part of a high-velocity, forward-thinking team that operates as a "startup within a company," where your ideas will directly influence product development. We seek proactive individuals who take ownership of their work and promote cross-role collaboration to get results. Our commitment leads us to foster close relationships with engaged early users—whether they are fellow DeepL employees or early external testers. We're looking for someone who is focused on generating real value for users, beyond the AI hype.

Your Responsibilities

• Design, maintain, and optimize complex distributed systems, ensuring high availability and performance.
• Act as the Kubernetes administrator for our team, managing and troubleshooting our environments.
• Develop and implement monitoring solutions to ensure system reliability and adherence to defined SLOs.
• Engage in on-call rotations, responding to incidents and contributing to post-mortem analyses.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement by identifying and solving problems proactively.

What you bring to the table

• Proven experience in maintaining and designing complex systems, with a strong foundation in distributed systems and low-level interactions.
• Hands-on expertise in Kubernetes, including a deep understanding of its abstractions and the ability to apply them effectively.
• Professional experience in Python or Go, combined with a solid background in Software Engineering and System Design.
• Demonstrated ability to build and implement monitoring solutions that ensure operational excellence.
• A self-motivated and adaptable mindset, with a knack for problem-solving across various domains.
• Excellent communication skills, allowing you to convey complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

What we offer

Diverse and internationally distributed team: joining our team means becoming part of a large, global community with people of more than 90 nationalities. We're more than just colleagues; we're a group of professionals with a shared mission to connect diverse cultures. Our global presence is growing–we've doubled in size nearly every year, with our employees based in the UK, Germany, the Netherlands, Poland, the US, and Japan, and we continue to expand our network.

Open communication, regular feedback: as a language-focused company, we value the importance of clear, honest communication. We value smooth collaboration, direct and actionable feedback, and believe that leading with empathy and growth mindset makes us better together.

Hybrid work, flexible hours: we offer a hybrid work schedule, with team members coming into the office twice a week. This allows you to engage directly with your team and experience the unique energy of our workspace, while still enjoying the flexibility and comfort of working from home. With flexible working hours and trust in your productivity, we are in sync with your team’s general locations and time zones to foster effective and seamless collaboration.

Regular in-person team events: we bond over vibrant events that are as unique as our team, from local team and business unit gatherings, to new-joiner onboardings, to company-wide events that bring us all together–literally.