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Staff Platform Engineer

United States - New York

WeightWatchers is a global digital health company. 

We are the #1 doctor-recommended – and most clinically studied – behavioral weight health program in the world. For sixty years, WeightWatchers has helped millions build healthy habits and live happier, healthier lives.

As the science of weight health rapidly evolves, so does WeightWatchers. Today we are developing new clinical pathways for medication access, creating behavioral programs for chronic health conditions, integrating third-party services, and enhancing product personalization.

WeightWatchers has embraced technology, with our mobile app now the  primary tool for most members. While we continue to perfect our digital product, we are also designing new in-person experiences. With these diverse member touchpoints, our potential for impact has never been greater.

 

What you will do 
 
We are seeking senior to staff-level Platform Engineers to join the Platform Engineering team. You will design, build, and maintain the core infrastructure and tooling that powers our deployment pipelines, Kubernetes clusters, and distributed systems. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure the reliability, scalability, and performance of our platform, enabling seamless delivery of applications and services. Working for WeightWatchers means you will contribute to building a robust and efficient platform that supports applications making a huge impact on people's lives.
 
We are always looking for innovative approaches to enhance our platform capabilities. You will be involved in significant projects throughout the entire software development lifecycle, from initial architectural design to implementation and testing. You will apply your expertise to develop and improve our platform using modern engineering practices.
 
Key Responsibilities 

  • Kubernetes Infrastructure:

    • Design, deploy, and manage Kubernetes clusters in production environments.

    • Optimize cluster performance, scalability, and security.

    • Implement and manage Kubernetes operators and custom resources.

  • Deployment Tooling:

    • Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines to streamline application deployment.

    • Develop tools and automation to improve developer productivity and deployment reliability.

    • Ensure zero-downtime deployments and rollback mechanisms.

  • Nginx Management:

    • Configure and manage Nginx as a reverse proxy and load balancer.

    • Optimize Nginx configurations for performance, security, and scalability.

    • Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to Nginx in production environments.

  • Kafka Operations:

    • Design and manage Kafka cluster integrations for high-throughput, low-latency messaging.

    • Implement monitoring, alerting, and scaling strategies for Kafka.

    • Collaborate with application teams to optimize Kafka usage patterns.

  • Platform Reliability:

    • Drive improvements in platform reliability and availability.

    • Implement observability tools for monitoring, logging, and tracing.

    • Conduct root cause analysis and post-mortems for production incidents.

  • Collaboration and Mentorship:

    • Work closely with development and NOC teams to align platform capabilities with business needs.

    • Mentor junior engineers and contribute to a culture of technical excellence.

 
Who You Are
  • Extensive experience with Kubernetes in production environments.
  • Strong expertise in building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines (e.g., GitHub Actions, ArgoCD, Jenkins).
  • Proficiency in configuring and managing Nginx for web traffic and load balancing.
  • Hands-on experience with Kafka, including cluster management, optimization, and its streaming SQL engine.
  • Solid understanding of infrastructure-as-code tools (e.g., Terraform, Ansible, CloudFormation).
  • Strong programming skills in languages like Python, Go, Typescript, or Bash.
  • Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS and GCP).
  • Familiarity with observability tools (e.g., New Relic, OpenTelemetry, Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack).

 

Base salary may vary depending on, but not limited to: skills, experience, and location.  This role is also eligible for a comprehensive benefits package and annual bonus program.

US Pay Range

$200,000 - $215,000 USD

At WeightWatchers, our mission is to build a worldwide community connected by healthy habits. If that resonates with you, then we would love to talk. WeightWatchers values developing community within our employee population as well.  We encourage our employees to come into the office 1-2 days/week.

It is our priority to cultivate a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are committed as individuals, as an organization, and as fellow humans, to advocate for and support our employees, our members, and our communities. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and we do not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, creed, national origin, marital status, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or disability.

By agreeing to participate in our process, you agree that any information we collect is subject to our Privacy Policy.

 

Maryland
Under Maryland law, an employer may not require or demand, as a condition of employment, prospective employment, or continued employment, that an individual submit to or take a polygraph examination or similar test. An employer who violates this law is guilty of a misdemeanor and subject to a fine not exceeding $100.
 
Massachusetts 
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
 
WeightWatchers complies with all applicable Rhode Island Workers' Compensation laws (Chapters 29-38 of the R.I. General Laws).  Eligible employees are covered by worker's compensation insurance for work-related injuries or illness.

 

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