Sr. Software Engineer - Distributed Systems & Platform Integration

• Build and maintain integration layers that connect application software to our distributed platform
• Develop API interfaces (gRPC and/or REST) that allow existing systems to leverage platform capabilities
• Enable legacy and modern systems to communicate effectively without requiring full rewrites

API & System Design

• Define and implement clear, scalable API contracts
• Partner with application teams to understand integration needs and ensure practical, usable solutions
• Design systems with a focus on performance, reliability, and long-term maintainability

Platform Contribution

• Contribute to the underlying platform (Rust-based), including messaging, coordination, and system components
• Help evolve the platform toward more advanced, AI-enabled workflows and capabilities

Collaboration & Problem Solving

• Participate in architecture discussions, design reviews, and code reviews
• Troubleshoot integration issues, system behavior, and performance challenges across environments
• Contribute to documentation, best practices, and integration guidance, This role is ideal for a senior engineer who enjoys:
• Solving complex integration challenges
• Bridging modern and legacy systems
• Working across architecture, APIs, and platform development

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• Strong experience with C++ in production environments
• Experience designing and building APIs (gRPC and/or REST)
• Solid understanding of distributed systems concepts (event-driven systems, messaging, concurrency)
• Ability to design across system boundaries and work with multiple technologies
• Experience working in Linux-based development environments

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Rust or willingness to learn
• Familiarity with distributed or decentralized systems (e.g., P2P, consensus models)
• Experience with tools like Protocol Buffers, async frameworks, or modern backend systems
• Exposure to AI-assisted development tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot)
• Experience with Python, frontend frameworks, or C++ UI frameworks (e.g., Qt)