Software Engineer

CloudFactory; United States; Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Medical coverage

Growth opportunities

Competitive salary

Quarterly bonus

Group life insurance

Professional development

Job summary

CloudFactory seeks a Software Engineer to build and maintain our cloud-native platform services. You will contribute across design, development, and deployment under guidance of senior engineers, growing in distributed systems, cloud infra, and observability.

Requirements include 2–4 years of software experience, Go proficiency, familiarity with AWS/GCP, Docker/Kubernetes, CI/CD, and strong collaboration across distributed teams. Hybrid US-based role.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of professional software development experience.
• Proficiency in Go with willingness to deepen expertise.
• Basic understanding of cloud infrastructure (AWS or GCP) and containers.

Responsibilities

• Design and build well-tested features and services, primarily in Go, under guidance of senior engineers.
• Participate in code reviews and pair programming to maintain high standards.
• Contribute to CI/CD pipelines and deployment processes, with Kubernetes familiarity.
• Help implement monitoring and alerting for system reliability.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver well-scoped initiatives.
• Build expertise in distributed systems and cloud infrastructure through hands-on work.

Skills

Go programming

Cloud infrastructure

CI/CD

Observability

Distributed systems

Security basics

Communication

Independence

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

At CloudFactory, we are a mission-driven team passionate about unlocking the potential of AI to transform the world. By combining advanced technology with a global network of talented people, we make unusable data usable, driving real-world impact at scale.

More than just a workplace, we're a global community founded on strong relationships and the belief that meaningful work transforms lives. Our commitment to earning, learning, and serving fuels everything we do as we strive to connect one million people to meaningful work and build leaders worth following.

Our Culture

At CloudFactory, we believe in building a workplace where everyone feels empowered, valued, and inspired to bring their authentic selves to work. We are:

• Mission-Driven: We focus on creating economic and social impact.
• People-Centric: We care deeply about our team's growth, well-being, and sense of belonging.
• Innovative: We embrace change and find better ways to do things together.
• Globally Connected: We foster collaboration between diverse cultures and perspectives.

If you're passionate about innovation, collaboration, and making a real impact, we'd love to have you on board!

Role Summary

As a Software Engineer, you will contribute to building and maintaining our cloud-native platform services, working under the guidance of senior engineers to deliver well-tested, reliable code. You will participate across the development lifecycle, from design discussions through deployment, and grow your skills in distributed systems, cloud infrastructure, and observability. This is a great opportunity to build a strong engineering foundation within a mission-driven, fast-scaling organization.

Responsibilities

Feature development

• Design and build well-tested features and services, primarily in Go, under the guidance of senior engineers.

Code quality

• Participate in code reviews and pair programming to maintain high standards of code quality and share learning with the team.

CI/CD and deployment

• Contribute to CI/CD pipelines and deployment processes, building familiarity with Kubernetes and infrastructure automation practices.

Observability and reliability

• Help implement monitoring, logging, and alerting for the systems you work on, supporting overall system reliability.

Collaborative problem-solving

• Work with senior engineers and cross-functional teams to break down and deliver well-scoped pieces of larger technical initiatives.

Continuous learning

• Build growing expertise in distributed systems, cloud infrastructure, and security best practices through hands-on work and mentorship.

Must-have skills (required)

• 2-4 years of experience building and maintaining software systems in a professional setting.
• Growing proficiency in Go, with a willingness to develop deeper expertise; familiarity with another backend language (e.g., Python) is a plus.
• Basic understanding of cloud infrastructure (AWS or GCP) and containerization concepts (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Understanding of distributed systems fundamentals, such as APIs, messaging, and data consistency, with eagerness to deepen this knowledge.
• Experience with CI/CD tools and automated testing practices.
• Familiarity with observability tools and practices, such as logging, metrics, and alerting.
• Basic understanding of application security principles (e.g., OWASP).
• Strong communication skills and comfort collaborating with distributed, cross-functional teams.
• Able to work under general guidance while progressively taking on more independent ownership of tasks.

Academic and professional requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.

Nice-to-have skills (preferred)

• Exposure to LLMs, prompt engineering, or model evaluation pipelines.
• Comfortable with modern frontend technologies (React, TypeScript).

Our current tech stack includes

• Frontend: JavaScript, React, TypeScript
• Backend: Go, Python, Ruby on Rails
• Databases: DynamoDB, DocumentDB, and Postgres
• Deployment: GitHub Actions
• Observability: New Relic, Grafana
• Infrastructure: AWS services, GCP, Azure

• Great Mission and Culture
• Meaningful Work
• Market competitive salary
• Quarterly variable compensation
• Hybrid Working Model
• Comprehensive medical cover
• Group life insurance
• Personal development and growth opportunities

At CloudFactory, we believe that work should be more than just a job—it should be a platform for growth, impact, and community. Here, you'll earn with purpose, learn every day, and serve a mission that truly matters. If you're looking for a career where you can develop professionally, contribute meaningfully, and be part of a global movement, we'd love to have you on this journey!