Principal Software Engineer, Infra

Jobgether

13d • Remote

About The Position

This role provides the opportunity to shape and scale critical infrastructure for one of the largest online platforms in the world. You will work on building, maintaining, and optimizing multi-cloud compute systems that enable high-performance, reliable, and secure operations for diverse workloads. The position combines software engineering with operational problem-solving, offering a chance to influence the technical direction of infrastructure platforms while mentoring and guiding other engineers. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to improve availability, scalability, and latency, while automating processes and solving complex problems at internet-scale. This is a high-impact role for a hands-on engineer who thrives in fast-paced environments and enjoys building systems that serve millions of users.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience developing large-scale internet software, preferably in infrastructure-focused roles.
• 8+ years of experience with cloud infrastructure systems such as Kubernetes and AWS/GCE ecosystems.
• Proficiency in general-purpose programming languages, including Go, Python, Rust, Java, or C++.
• Experience influencing technical direction and best practices in large organizations (500+ engineers).
• Strong collaboration skills to work with cross-functional teams including design, product, and data teams.
• Deep focus on usability, scalability, performance, and software quality.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills in a service-oriented, fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain backend software to improve compute infrastructure reliability, performance, and scalability.
• Collaborate with software and systems engineers to build multi-cloud compute platforms and essential platform services.
• Automate critical infrastructure operations and service management tasks.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to backend developers across the organization.
• Influence the strategic and technical direction of infrastructure systems.
• Troubleshoot and analyze complex infrastructure issues to ensure smooth operation of production workloads.
• Advocate for user experience, performance, and quality across services.

Benefits

• Comprehensive healthcare coverage and income replacement programs.
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match.
• Flexible global benefit programs, including professional development and caregiving support.
• Family planning support and gender-affirming care.
• Mental health and coaching benefits.
• Flexible vacation, paid volunteer time off, and generous paid parental leave.
• Remote work flexibility with opportunities to contribute to high-impact, large-scale infrastructure systems.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees