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InstabaseInstabaseSan Francisco, CA

Software Engineer, Product Engineering (Senior + Level)

Staff Software Engineer architects large-scale distributed systems in Go/Python, leads frontend with React/TypeScript, and drives technical strategy across Kubernetes/cloud infrastructure. Requires 8+ years experience, backend/frontend expertise, and product thinking.

238k – 255k/yr
Hybrid8+ YOEFullstack Engineering

About the role

What you’ll do

  • Architectural Leadership: Lead the design and implementation of large-scale, distributed systems and infrastructure (Kubernetes, Docker, Cloud-native technologies). Domain expert for core services built in Go and Python, ensuring optimal performance, security, and stability.
  • Engineering Force Multiplier: Define and drive the technical strategy for internal platforms and systems that maximize the velocity, reliability, and observability of all engineering teams.
  • Technical Strategy & Mentorship: Act as a technical leader, driving cross-functional alignment on complex projects. Mentor senior engineers, establish best practices, and own critical systemic issues.

About you

Education: BS, MS, or PhD in Computer Science, or equivalent experience.

Experience: 8+ years of professional software development experience, with proven track record of designing, building, and scaling mission-critical systems.

Backend Expertise: Expert proficiency in Go and Python, deep understanding of distributed systems, microservices architecture, and highly-scalable APIs.

Frontend Expertise: Strong experience with modern frontend frameworks (React, TypeScript) for complex, data-rich web applications.

Infrastructure & Orchestration: Expert knowledge of Docker, Kubernetes, cloud infrastructure (AWS, GCP, or Azure), and PostgresDB.

Product Thinking & System Design: Aptitude for defining product requirements, UX, and writing high-level design documents.

Communication: Exceptional skills to represent technical and product decisions to leadership.

Good to have

  • Experience with multi-platform applications, including React Native or other mobile technologies.
  • Experience in high-growth, fast-paced startup environment.

Compensation

Base salary range: $237,500 to $255,000 + bonus, equity, and US benefits.

Skills

GoPythonReactTypeScriptKubernetesDockerAWSGCPAzurePostgresdbDistributed SystemsMicroservices
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