Senior Software Engineer, Cloud Applications

Role Overview

This role sits at the core of a high-scale cloud platform responsible for powering critical customer-facing systems used in enterprise environments. You will design and build distributed backend services that enable secure, reliable, and scalable cloud operations.

What You Will Do

Lead the design and delivery of distributed backend systems supporting cloud application services, including namespace isolation, audit logging, and data export functionality. Architect and maintain high-throughput, reliable data pipelines ensuring correctness, scalability, and fault tolerance across operational and customer-facing systems.

Why It Might Be a Fit

This is an opportunity to work on foundational infrastructure challenges where decisions have lasting impact on scalability, trust, and developer experience. You will contribute directly to how customers interact with and derive value from the platform, influencing both technical direction and long-term architecture.

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience in backend or systems engineering with ownership of production-grade distributed systems in cloud environments
• Strong proficiency in a backend language such as Go, Java, or similar, with the ability to work across large, complex codebases
• Deep experience with distributed systems concepts including concurrency, scalability, consistency, fault tolerance, and failure recovery
• Hands-on experience building and operating data pipelines and storage systems such as PostgreSQL, Kafka/Kinesis, S3-compatible storage, ClickHouse, or data warehousing platforms
• Strong background in production operations, including observability, incident response, performance tuning, and on-call responsibilities
• Ability to translate ambiguous requirements into clear technical designs and execution plans in collaboration with cross-functional stakeholders
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to write clear design documents and explain complex systems to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Strong sense of ownership, pragmatism, and a builder mindset focused on improving systems and developer experience over time

Benefits

• Competitive base salary ranging from $176,000 to $237,000 depending on experience and location
• Equity participation through stock options
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance with full premium coverage for employees
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching
• Unlimited PTO, paid holidays, and additional floating holidays
• Paid parental leave and family support benefits
• Remote-first work environment with home office setup support and equipment provided
• Learning and development budget, professional memberships, and career growth resources
• Wellness benefits including lifestyle stipends, mental health support, and wellness app subscriptions
• Additional allowances for internet, home office setup, meals, and professional enrichment