Senior Software Engineer - Messaging

Accountabilities
Design, develop, and maintain large-scale messaging and streaming infrastructure supporting high-volume asynchronous communication across distributed services. Contribute to long-term technical strategies and architectural decisions that enable continued platform growth and reliability. Build and optimize infrastructure responsible for handling high-throughput message production and consumption workflows. Own and improve managed and self-hosted messaging platforms, including operational tooling, automation, monitoring, and reliability improvements. Develop new features, performance optimizations, and bug fixes for distributed messaging systems. Collaborate with engineering, machine learning, data science, search, and product teams to create scalable technical solutions. Improve system availability, efficiency, and resilience while maintaining a strong reliability standard. Participate in technical discussions, design reviews, and initiatives that improve engineering practices and infrastructure capabilities. Requirements 5+ years of experience building internet-scale software systems, distributed infrastructure, or large-scale backend services. Strong software development experience with one or more general-purpose programming languages such as Golang, Python, C++, or Java. Experience designing, implementing, and troubleshooting distributed systems and messaging platforms. Hands-on experience working with technologies such as Kafka and Kubernetes; experience with Strimzi is a strong advantage. Proven ability to develop scalable solutions, optimize system performance, and resolve complex technical challenges. Strong understanding of infrastructure operations, automation, and reliability best practices. Experience collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams, including engineering, data science, machine learning, and product stakeholders. Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain complex technical concepts clearly. Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or an equivalent technical discipline, or equivalent professional experience. Benefits Competitive base salary range of $190,800–$267,100 USD depending on experience, location, skills, and qualifications. Equity opportunities through restricted stock units for eligible roles. Comprehensive healthcare benefits and income replacement programs. 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching. Global benefits programs supporting professional development, workspace needs, caregiving, and lifestyle flexibility. Family planning support. Gender-affirming healthcare benefits. Mental health and coaching resources. Flexible vacation policies and paid volunteer time off. Generous paid parental leave. Remote work flexibility.

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