Senior Software Engineer – Core Infra & Distributed Systems

Smartsheet

United States

Remote

USD 140,000 - 190,000

Full time

6 days ago

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401k Match

Monthly stipend for work/productivity

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Job summary

Smartsheet is seeking a Senior Software Engineer II to build next‑generation backend services and core infrastructure. You will tackle distributed systems challenges, contribute to database reliability, and work in a mob programming environment with strong emphasis on TDD and production‑grade quality.

You’ll collaborate with product managers and engineers, mentor others, and help scale foundational systems using AWS, Terraform, and MySQL.

Qualifications

3+ years of experience with cloud technologies and IaC (Terraform).
8+ years of software development experience with at least one modern language.
Experience building REST APIs at scale.
BS or MS in CS, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent practical experience).
Strong communication and collaborative mindset for mob programming.

Responsibilities

Build next‑generation backend services for scalable SaaS platforms.
Contribute to core infrastructure ensuring reliability and performance.
Manage large‑scale database infrastructure and replication topologies.
Collaborate daily in a mob programming environment and participate in code reviews.
Practice Test‑Driven Development to ensure production‑grade quality.
Leverage AI tools to improve coding, testing, and troubleshooting, and support on‑call rotations.