# Software Engineer, Compute Platform

**Company:** [Replit](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/replit)
**Location:** Foster City, CA
**Role:** DevOps / SRE
**Salary:** $130k – $290k/yr
**Skills:** Distributed Systems, Go, Rust, GCP, Kubernetes, Cloud Run, Gce, Monitoring, Alerting, Linux
**Posted:** 2025-04-04

> Build and optimize Replit's cloud infrastructure for scalable application deployment, focusing on reliability, cost efficiency, and global performance using distributed systems expertise.

## Job Description

## Responsibilities
- Expand Replit's cloud infrastructure offerings: Launch new cloud products to be used by Replit Agent to build complex apps. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement these features.
- Enhance reliability and scalability: Identify bottlenecks, optimize critical paths, and implement robust monitoring and alerting systems. Work closely with the SRE team to ensure high availability.
- Improve utilization of cloud infrastructure: Analyze infrastructure costs and identify opportunities for optimization. Implement strategies to reduce cloud expenses without compromising performance.

## Required Skills and Experience
- Distributed systems: Track record of working with platform-as-a-service, distributed storage, or information retrieval systems. Experience in designing scalable architectures and optimizing systems for latency or cost.
- Problem-solving mindset: Ability to approach complex challenges pragmatically and devise effective solutions.
- Self-directed and autonomous: Able to work independently, set priorities, and drive projects forward.
- Versatility and flexibility: Able to wear multiple hats and tackle a wide range of challenges.
- Continuous learning and adaptability: Passionate about staying up-to-date with industry trends.

## Nice to Have
- Experience working on cloud infrastructure or platform products, particularly in the areas of application deployment, serverless computing, or container orchestration.
- Familiarity with **Google Cloud Platform (GCP)** services and tools, such as GCE, GKE, Cloud Run, or Cloud Storage.
- Contributions to open-source projects related to cloud technologies, deployment frameworks, or developer tools.

## Tools + Tech Stack
- **Golang**
- **Rust**

## Benefits
- Competitive Salary & Equity
- 401(k) Program with a 4% match
- Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
- Paid Parental, Medical, Caregiver Leave
- Flexible Time Off (FTO) + Holidays

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