Software Engineer, Distributed Systems

About the Role

We’re looking for Distributed Systems Engineers ranging from a Senior Level to a Staff Level who will be a key member of a new Systems team at Syllo that will own Platforms, Frameworks, Tools, Patterns, and Architecture. You will will not only contribute directly to technical design and implementation but also foster a collaborative, high-performing environment where engineers can grow, learn, and thrive.

Responsibilities

* Design, implement, and manage scalable cloud-based infrastructure using Kubernetes, Pub/Sub, and other relevant technologies.
* Collaborate with our AI team to optimize data pipelines and integrate AI technologies to remove performance bottlenecks.
* Refactor existing systems to enhance scalability, including transforming stateful components into stateless ones, and applying extensive autoscaling and auto-repair mechanisms.
* Lead efforts on data ingestion and export processes, improving efficiency and reducing
dependencies on legacy technologies.
* Drive platform reliability initiatives, including enhancing alerting, health checking, and incident management.
* Champion continuous improvement efforts, including cost control measures and technological upgrades.
* Oversee the development of internal tools that streamline workflows and reduce duplication of effort in development environments.
* Ensure the platform meets rigorous testing and security standards to maintain data integrity and security.
* Participate in an on-call rotation to ensure meeting SLA

Qualifications

* Core software engineering skills, including proficiency in languages such as Python andRuby.
* Strong system administration experience, including fluency with Linux, networking, and bash scripting. Proficiency with GCP.
* Proficiency with cloud tools and distributed systems, such as Kubernetes, Kafka, Postgres, and Elasticsearch, or equivalent technologies.
* Demonstrated expertise in Infrastructure as Code using tools such as Terraform.
* Ability to design and implement scalable, resilient cloud infrastructure.
* Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, able to engage effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
* Experience addressing scaling challenges and resource contention in distributedsystems.
* Engagement with the open-source community, including tool research, bug reporting, and code contribution.
* Expertise in cloud data security

Salary Range ($190- $230K) plus health insurance and equity.

United States - Remote Pay Range
$190,000—$230,000 USD