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# Senior Software Engineer

- **Company:** Clockwork, Inc.
- **Location:** Palo Alto, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $140,000.0 - $210,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** C (Programming Language), Java (Programming Language), Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, C++ (Programming Language), Cloud Computing, Databases, Data Structures, Software Debugging, Distributed Systems, Python (Programming Language), Network Protocols, Service-Oriented Architecture, Software Engineering, Google Cloud, Information Technology, Golang
- **Published:** July 17, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=1c90c76354352a73

## About the Role

* At least 5 years of industry experience.
 * A degree in computer science, electrical engineering or related field.
 * Fluency in one or more languages: C, C++, Golang, Java, Python.
 * Excellent communication skills.
 * Excellent debugging and problem solving skills.

Looking for experience in these areas

 * Expertise in data structures, algorithms and software design.
 * Designing, building and scaling large distributed systems in production.
 * Service-oriented architectures and cloud technologies (AWS, GCP, Azure).
 * Operating systems (e.g. threads, scheduling, process sync, kernel programming).
 * Database builds.
 * Networking protocols - NIC architecture and operation is a plus!
 * Full stack development.



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