Staff Software Engineer (Octopai - Core Platform, Runtime Services)

We are looking for a Staff Software Engineer to help build and evolve critical platform components for Octopai's Core Platform, Runtime Services. As a Staff Software Engineer, you will focus on designing and developing the foundational runtime and shared services that enable Octopai’s platform to operate at scale.

Requirements

• 8–12+ years of backend or platform engineering experience, with demonstrated impact at Staff level
• Strong expertise in building scalable backend infrastructure, runtime systems, or distributed service platforms
• Excellent programming skills in C# (.NET), Java and modern backend engineering practices
• Experience designing shared services that support orchestration, execution pipelines, or platform-level abstractions
• Hands-on experience with SQL and NoSQL databases (SQL Server, PostgreSQL, ArangoDB, or similar)
• Familiarity with messaging, caching, and coordination systems (Kafka, Redis, etc.)
• Experience operating containerized services and supporting Kubernetes-based deployments
• Strong understanding of production reliability, fault tolerance, observability, and operational best practices

Benefits

• Generous PTO Policy
• Support work life balance with Unplugged Days
• Flexible WFH Policy
• Mental & Physical Wellness programs
• Phone and Internet Reimbursement program
• Access to Continued Career Development
• Comprehensive Benefits and Competitive Packages
• Paid Volunteer Time
• Employee Resource Groups