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Senior Software Engineer - Distributed Systems

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Senior Software Engineer - Distributed Systems

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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