Staff Software Engineer, Infrastructure Foundations
The Ladders
3 days ago
Role details
Contract type
Permanent contract Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours) Working hours
Regular working hours Languages
English Experience level
Senior Compensation
$ 286KJob location
Remote
Tech stack
Java
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Azure
Cloud Computing
Computer Programming
Distributed Systems
System Availability
Concurrency
Job description
- Design and develop systems to enhance cloud scalability for global growth
- Contribute to the architecture of distributed systems and oversee execution
- Co-author strategic roadmaps prioritizing scalability and reliability
- Build robust network, storage, and compute systems with high availability
- Develop partnerships with engineering, security, and product teams for goal alignment
- Lead design reviews emphasizing reliability and scalability of systems
- Engage with stakeholders to gain insights and inform infrastructure decisions
Requirements
- 8+ years of programming experience in languages like Go or Java, with concurrency expertise
- Proven leadership in cross-functional engineering projects within cloud infrastructure
- Strong collaborative and communication skills to align diverse teams and stakeholders
- Experience in designing distributed systems with an understanding of concurrency
- Deep expertise in at least one infrastructure area (compute, networking, storage)
- Hands-on experience with major cloud providers (AWS, GCP, or Azure) focused on optimization
- A practical mindset for technical excellence, scalability, and operational reliability
Benefits & conditions
- Unlimited PTO, 12 Holidays + 2 Floating Holidays
- Full medical, dental, and vision coverage with 100% premiums paid
- Disability and life insurance options available
- Comprehensive 401K plan through Empower
- Additional perks for learning & development, lifestyle spending, and home office setup
Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every qualification-your background could be exactly what this team needs.