Senior Cloud Software Engineer - Efficiency Engineering

Responsibilities

• Architect and build robust, scalable, and highly available distributed infrastructure.
• Build a cloud-native platform on public cloud infrastructure and automate cloud resource management.
• Execute infrastructure optimization initiatives across compute, storage, and networking.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to develop high-performance, reliable, and cost-effective SaaS solutions.
• Optimize cost efficiency through distributed systems and industry best practices.
• Partner with business stakeholders to design and build tooling for cost-efficiency insights.

Requirements

• 5+ years of relevant software development industry experience building and operating scalable, fault-tolerant, distributed systems.
• Software development experience in Go, C/C++, Java, or another object-oriented language.
• Experience with AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud, including infrastructure-as-code tools such as Terraform or CloudFormation.
• Experience developing cloud infrastructure services, preferably with Kubernetes.
• Experience developing cloud-native edge or service mesh services, preferably with Envoy and Istio.
• Experience leading and shipping large-scope technical projects in collaboration with experienced engineers.
• Understanding of network topologies, protocols, and security principles, including VPNs, firewalls, and load balancers.
• Knowledge of cloud security best practices, including encryption, access controls, and compliance standards such as SOC 2 and GDPR.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills in a global team.
• Strong problem-solving and production-debugging skills.
• Passion for efficiency, availability, scalability, and data governance.
• High level of responsibility, ownership, and accountability.

Compensation and Benefits

• Typical starting salary in the US: $133,450–$197,200 USD.
• Typical starting salary in US premium markets: $157,000–$232,000 USD.
• Healthcare contributions.
• Equity through stock options.
• Flexible time off.
• $500 home-office setup for remote employees.
• Opportunities to participate in company-wide global gatherings.
• Flexible, remote-friendly work environment.