About the job
About Sentry
At Sentry, we believe that poor software should no longer be the norm. Our mission is to empower developers to create high-quality software more efficiently, allowing them to reconnect with the joy of technology.
With over $217 million in funding and a trusted community of more than 100,000 organizations—including industry leaders like Disney, Microsoft, and Atlassian—we are pioneering performance and error monitoring tools that enable teams to devote less time to bug fixing and more time to product development.
Embracing a hybrid work culture, we prioritize collaboration by designating Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays as in-office days. If you are passionate about building impactful tools that enhance the digital experience, we invite you to join us in shaping the future of software monitoring.
About the Role
As we scale for the future, a robust platform is critical to our success. The Platform organization at Sentry oversees the essential components that drive our services—from cloud infrastructure and streaming systems to storage, deployment, and security. We are responsible for the foundational services that empower every product and engineering team at Sentry to innovate swiftly and with assurance.
We are on the lookout for a dedicated and forward-thinking Senior Staff Software Engineer to spearhead this evolution. In this pivotal role, you will report directly to the VP of Engineering and collaborate with various teams across the organization to influence the trajectory of Sentry’s platform.
Your Responsibilities
Design and architect the future of Sentry by converting business objectives and product strategies into clear, scalable technical blueprints.
Collaborate with product and engineering leaders to align technical roadmaps with the company’s strategic goals.
Lead cross-functional initiatives within the Platform organization—taking ownership from inception to delivery and driving impactful results.
Foster engineering excellence by mentoring platform engineers, disseminating best practices, and establishing high standards for system design, scalability, and operational quality.
Evaluate significant architectural proposals to ensure consistency, maintainability, and long-term technical health across the organization.
What Makes This Role Exciting
You enjoy designing and creating platforms that empower teams to operate more swiftly and securely.
You thrive on tackling complex, multi-layered challenges across product, infrastructure, and organizational structures.
You have a passion for engineering that fosters collaboration and innovation.

