Senior Software Engineer

Location: Austin, TX

Department: Information Technology

About the role

We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer to join our Platform Engineering team. In this role, you will work within the Software Engineering and Platform Engineering teams to design, build, and deploy applications that support Riot’s core business functions. This is a hands-on, full-stack development role with opportunities to influence architecture, improve engineering practices, and drive technical innovation across the organization.

As a senior member of the team, you will take ownership of complex features and systems, contributing across the entire software development lifecycle – from design and implementation to deployment and ongoing support. You will play a key role in shaping scalable, reliable solutions while helping to elevate the overall quality and performance of our platforms.

This role is ideal for an experienced engineer who enjoys solving challenging problems, collaborating across teams, and mentoring others. You will have the opportunity to grow into a technical leadership position, helping guide engineering direction, support team development, and drive best practices as the organization continues to scale.

Essential Functions

• Lead the design, development, testing, and deployment of scalable full-stack applications supporting Riot’s core business functions.

• Collaborate closely with Software Engineering and Platform Engineering teams to build reliable, secure, and maintainable systems.

• Own features end-to-end, from requirements gathering and technical design through implementation, deployment, and monitoring.

• Contribute to architectural decisions and help evolve system design to support growth, performance, and resiliency.

• Mentor and guide junior and mid-level engineers through code reviews, design discussions, and best practices.

• Improve development workflows and engineering standards across the team.

• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues across the stack in a timely manner.

• Participate in on-call rotations and support production systems as needed.

• Drive continuous improvement in code quality, system performance, and team productivity.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively.

• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate technical concepts for both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

• Proficiency in full-stack development, including backend services, APIs, and modern frontend frameworks.

• Experience designing and building scalable, distributed systems and microservices architectures.

• Solid understanding of software engineering principles, including object-oriented design, testing strategies, and design patterns.

• Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, or GCP) and modern DevOps practices.

• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure-as-code, and containerization technologies.

• Strong collaboration skills and the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams.

• Commitment to writing clean, maintainable, and well-documented code.

Education and Experience 

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent years of additional experience.

• 5+ years of professional software development experience.

• Experience working with 2 or more programming languages (C# and Typescript preferred).

• Proven experience delivering production-grade applications in a cloud-based environment.

• Experience working in Agile or similar iterative development environments.

• Demonstrated ability to take ownership of projects and deliver high-quality results.

• Prior experience mentoring engineers or leading technical initiatives is preferred.

Compensation and Benefits 

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• 401k plan with company matching
• Great medical, vision, and dental plans to choose from
• Long-term and Short-term disability
• Additional benefit options (Employee Assistance Program, Pet Insurance, and more)
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• A fun company culture with tremendous growth opportunities!

Riot is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

About the Company

About Riot Platforms

Riot’s (NASDAQ: RIOT) vision is to be the world’s most trusted platform for powering and building digital infrastructure. 

Riot’s mission is to empower the future of digital infrastructure by positively impacting the sectors, networks, and communities that we touch. We believe that the combination of an innovative spirit and strong community partnership allows the Company to achieve best-in-class execution and create successful outcomes.

 Riot is a Bitcoin-driven industry leader in the development of large-scale data centers and bitcoin mining applications. The Company’s vertically integrated strategy spans Bitcoin mining, engineering, and the development of large-scale data center projects designed to support the growing demand for high-density computing. Riot currently operates Bitcoin mining facilities in central Texas and Kentucky, with engineering and fabrication capabilities in Denver and Houston. The Company is now expanding into data center development, strengthening its position as a foundational builder in the digital economy. 

Key attributes we are looking for

At Riot, we’re building the future of digital infrastructure. Our team members have unparalleled opportunities to work on groundbreaking initiatives. Through technical excellence and strategic execution, Riot has positioned itself as a leader in the industry driving advancements that continue to set new benchmarks in digital infrastructure. 

We are trailblazers. Problem solvers. People who thrive in fast-paced environments, communicate clearly, and bring relentless focus to efficiency and execution.