Senior Software Engineer, Cloud
Builds and scales Rust-based services for edge-to-cloud distributed systems integrated with Kubernetes and major clouds (AWS, Azure, GCP). Requires 6+ years experience, preferably from FAANG/cloud providers, with strong distributed systems expertise.
About the job
What You’ll Do
- Design, build, and scale distributed systems that power Ditto’s edge-to-cloud capabilities.
- Lead the development of services in Rust that integrate with Kubernetes and modern cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP).
- Partner with leadership to shape system architecture, team practices, and engineering culture.
- Solve complex problems around real-time sync, scalability, and fault-tolerance in heterogeneous network environments.
- Mentor and collaborate with engineers across the org, raising the technical bar.
What We’re Looking For
- 6+ years of professional software engineering experience; Senior or Staff-level track record.
- Experience at scale, ideally at a FAANG or major cloud provider (Google, Meta, Amazon, Microsoft, etc.).
- Strong background in Rust (or equivalent systems languages like C++/Go, with willingness to ramp on Rust).
- Deep understanding of Kubernetes (K8s), cloud-native architectures, and distributed systems.
- Proven ability to deliver in high-scale, production environments.
Benefits
- Competitive salaries and meaningful equity.
- In the US: health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, plus a 401(k) and flexible spending accounts.
- Flexible time off.
Skills
Rust, Kubernetes, AWS, Azure, GCP, Distributed Systems, C++, Go, Cloud-Native Architectures
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