Senior Software Engineer - Distributed Systems

Jobs via Dice; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 165,000 - 275,000; Full time

Job summary

A rapidly scaling AI-driven platform is seeking a Senior Software Engineer for a critical role in distributed systems. This position involves building a data syncing engine to handle terabytes of data daily. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in scalable infrastructures and a background in high-growth tech startups.

Benefits

Competitive Salary + Equity

Fully covered health, dental, & vision

401K + match

PTO, vacation, and sick leave

Flexible work environment

Qualifications

• Minimum 6+ years of experience in distributed systems engineering.
• Expertise in designing and implementing systems critical to business operations.

Responsibilities

• Architect and enhance the core data syncing engine.
• Optimize data synchronization processes for high performance.
• Collaborate with teams to address scalability challenges.

Skills

Distributed Systems

Data Synchronization

Cloud Architectures

Real-time Streaming

High Throughput

Scalability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field

Job description

Senior Software Engineer - Distributed Systems

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High-Growth Data Startup is looking for a Lead Software Engineer to join their growing team!

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Salary: $165,000 - $275,000 per year

A bit about us:

A rapidly scaling AI-driven platform, backed by top-tier investors including Y Combinator, Sapphire Ventures, and ICONIQ Growth, is seeking a highly skilled senior or lead level Distributed Systems Engineer. This is a critical, high-priority role focused on building the engine that enables syncing terabytes of data daily with low latency and high reliability.

Ideally you are someone who has built large-scale, production-grade infrastructure that reliably moves massive volumes of data-terabytes per day-with low latency and high throughput. You've likely architected streaming or event-based systems that support critical workflows, and you know how to scale infrastructure through aggressive growth. This is a role with real ownership: you'll make high-impact technical decisions and shape the systems that drive the company forward.

Why join us?

Culture

• Outcomes based, no micro-management or unnecessary meetings. We trust our team and get out of the way
• Great work life balance. We believe you can't do more than 6-8 hours of great engineering work in a day
  
  

Benefits

• Open to onsite or remote candidates with offices in NY and SF
• Competitive Salary + Equity
• Fully covered health, dental, & vision
• 401K + match
• PTO, vacation, sick, and much more!
  
  

Job Details

Responsibilities

• Architect and enhance the core data syncing engine, ensuring high throughput and low latency for terabyte-scale data movements.
• Optimize data synchronization processes to meet stringent performance benchmarks, including sub-30ms p90 response times and handling millions of QPS.
• Develop and implement real-time streaming capabilities, integrating sources like webhooks and message queues.
• Design systems for multi-region and multi-cloud deployments, addressing data residency and compliance requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and resolve scalability and reliability challenges in a rapidly growing infrastructure.
• Contribute to the development of APIs and services that enable real-time personalization and data activation for enterprise clients.
  
  

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field, with a minimum of 6+ years of experience in distributed systems engineering.
• Proven track record in building and scaling distributed systems that handle large-scale data processing.
• Expertise in designing and implementing systems design, data synchronization, or streaming services that are critical to business operations.
• Experience with multi-cloud architectures and deploying systems across various cloud providers and regions.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively in a high-autonomy environment.
• Background in high-growth tech startups, particularly those that have undergone significant scaling phases.
  
  

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Seniority level

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  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

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  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Software Development

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