Senior Software Engineer, Distributed Systems

Job Description

Job Title: Senior Software Engineer, Distributed Systems

About Us
[Company Name] is a pioneering technology company at the forefront of [industry, e.g., revolutionizing cloud infrastructure, developing cutting-edge AI solutions, building the next generation of collaborative platforms]. We are driven by a passion for innovation, a commitment to engineering excellence, and a belief in creating products that make a tangible difference in the world. Our culture fosters creativity, continuous learning, and a collaborative spirit, empowering every team member to contribute significantly to our mission and impact millions of users globally.

Role Overview
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Software Engineer specializing in distributed systems to join our dynamic and growing engineering team. In this critical role, you will be instrumental in designing, developing, and deploying robust, scalable, and high-performance services that form the backbone of our core products. You will tackle complex technical challenges, contribute to architectural strategy, and drive best practices across the software development lifecycle within an agile, fast-paced environment. This position offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of our platform and mentor emerging talent.

Key Responsibilities

• System Architecture & Design: Lead the architectural design and implementation of new features and services for our distributed systems, ensuring they are scalable, reliable, secure, and maintainable. This includes making critical technical decisions and documenting designs for team alignment.
• High-Performance Development: Write clean, efficient, and well-tested code in [e.g., Go, Java, Python] for critical backend services, APIs, and data pipelines. Champion best practices in code quality, automated testing, and continuous integration/delivery (CI/CD).
• Problem Solving & Optimization: Diagnose and resolve complex technical issues across distributed environments, optimizing system performance, latency, and resource utilization. Proactively identify bottlenecks and implement innovative solutions.
• Technical Leadership & Mentorship: Provide technical leadership and guidance to junior and mid-level engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence, knowledge sharing, and professional growth within the team. Participate in code reviews, offering constructive feedback.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with product managers, UX designers, SRE teams, and other engineering teams to define requirements, break down complex problems, and deliver high-quality software solutions on schedule.
• Operational Excellence: Contribute to the operational health of our systems, including monitoring, alerting, and participating in on-call rotations to ensure high availability and responsiveness. Advocate for and implement robust observability practices.
• Innovation & Strategy: Stay abreast of emerging technologies and industry trends related to distributed systems, cloud computing, and software architecture. Contribute to the long-term technical vision and strategy of the engineering organization.

What You’ll Bring

• Experience: 5+ years of professional experience in software development, with at least 2-3 years focused on building and scaling distributed systems in a senior capacity.
• Technical Proficiency: Expert-level proficiency in at least one modern backend programming language (e.g., Go, Java, Python, C#) and a strong understanding of data structures, algorithms, object-oriented design, and concurrent programming.
• Distributed Systems Expertise: Proven hands-on experience designing, building, and operating highly scalable, fault-tolerant, and performant distributed systems and microservices architectures.
• Cloud Platform Experience: Extensive experience with major cloud providers (AWS, Azure, GCP), leveraging services for compute (e.g., Kubernetes, EC2, Lambda), storage (e.g., S3, RDS, DynamoDB), messaging (e.g., Kafka, SQS, SNS), and monitoring.
• Database Knowledge: Deep understanding and practical experience with various database technologies, including relational (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL) and NoSQL (e.g., Cassandra, MongoDB, Redis).
• DevOps & Tooling: Strong understanding of CI/CD pipelines, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), infrastructure-as-code (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation), and monitoring tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack).
• Problem-Solving: Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills with a strong ability to debug complex issues across multiple systems and layers.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, capable of articulating complex technical concepts to both technical peers and non-technical stakeholders.

Bonus Points

• Experience with real-time data processing, stream processing frameworks (e.g., Apache Flink, Spark Streaming), or event-driven architectures.
• Familiarity with network protocols, security best practices, and performance tuning at the operating system level.
• Contributions to open-source projects or a strong portfolio of personal technical projects.
• A Master’s degree or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field.

Why Join Us

• Impactful Work: Contribute to foundational systems that power our cutting-edge products, directly impacting millions of users and shaping the future of [industry].
• Growth & Development: We are committed to your professional growth, offering opportunities for mentorship, advanced training, conference attendance, and a clear path for career progression.
• Collaborative Culture: Work in a supportive, inclusive, and innovative environment where your ideas are highly valued, and teamwork is paramount. We believe in work-life balance and fostering a strong sense of community.
• Competitive Benefits: Enjoy a comprehensive compensation package, including competitive salary, equity opportunities, premium health and wellness benefits, generous paid time off, and a range of perks designed to support your overall well-being.
• Cutting-Edge Technology: Engage with and contribute to a modern, evolving tech stack, pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in distributed systems.

Our Tech Stack Includes:
Languages: Go, Java, Python, TypeScript
Frameworks: Spring Boot, gRPC, Kafka Streams, FastAPI
Cloud: AWS (EC2, S3, Lambda, RDS, DynamoDB, SQS, SNS, Kinesis, EKS)
Orchestration: Kubernetes, Docker, Helm
Databases: PostgreSQL, Cassandra, Redis, Elasticsearch
CI/CD & DevOps: GitLab CI, ArgoCD, Terraform, Prometheus, Grafana

Location: [City, State/Country] (Hybrid/Remote options available based on role and location)

Application Process:
If you are a passionate and experienced Senior Software Engineer eager to build and scale robust distributed systems, we encourage you to apply! Please submit your resume and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and what excites you about this opportunity. Qualified candidates will participate in a multi-stage interview process, including technical screens, system design discussions, and behavioral interviews.