Lead design and operation of a massively distributed edge compute platform using hyperscaler services and Kubernetes. Design external APIs, optimize L7 traffic routing, ensure high availability, fault tolerance, security and data privacy. Collaborate across AI/ML, hardware, network, and security teams, present scalability and reliability metrics to executives, mentor engineers, and establish architectural governance.
We are looking for an experienced software engineer to lead the development of our distributed edge compute platform. This role demands a deep understanding of hyperscalers like AWS, Azure, or GCP, and the ability to design and operate large-scale systems. The successful candidate will contribute to the platform's architecture, ensuring fault tolerance, consistency, and efficient traffic routing.
Responsibilities- Design and implement a massively distributed edge compute platform, ensuring high availability and fault tolerance.
- Develop external-facing APIs, considering design, versioning, and interactions with customers and partners.
- Optimize high-throughput L7 traffic routing for efficient data processing.
- Utilize Kubernetes internals for resource management and container deployment.
- Collaborate with a team of engineers to build and operate the platform, sharing knowledge and best practices.
- Translate distributed systems complexity into clear architectural tradeoffs
- Communicate infrastructure risks and mitigation strategies to executive stakeholders
- Manage technical requirements from customers’ needs.
- Collaborate effectively with AI/ML systems engineers, Hardware architects, Network engineering teams, Security and compliance teams
- Present scalability models and reliability metrics in measurable, defensible terms
- Mentor engineering teams on distributed systems best practices
- Anticipate internal and external business challenges and / or regulatory issues and drive process, product or service improvements that create competitive advantage.
- Stay updated with the latest trends and technologies in distributed systems and edge computing.
- Establish design reviews and architectural governance standards
- Ensure the platform's security and data privacy, adhering to industry standards and regulations.
- Conduct code reviews and provide constructive feedback to maintain code quality.
- Extensive experience (5+ years) with hyperscaler technologies (AWS, Azure, GCP) and managed services.
Have worked at or intimately with AWS, Azure, GCP, or similar-scale platforms - built internal cloud, compute, or infrastructure services
- Proven track record in designing and operating large-scale distributed systems.
- Strong fundamentals in distributed systems, including consistency models and fault tolerance.
- Proficiency in API design and development, with an understanding of versioning and SDK foundations.
- Experience with Kubernetes and containerization technologies for resource management.
- Solid understanding of high-throughput traffic routing and network protocols.
- Ability to work independently and manage complex technical tasks.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with a willingness to share knowledge.
- Familiarity with security best practices and data privacy regulations.
- Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. PhD preferred.
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If you’re interested in this role but don’t meet every listed requirement, we still encourage you to apply. Unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences enrich our teams, and you may be just the right candidate for this or another opportunity.
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Some of our benefits in US:
- Corporate Retirement Savings Plan
- Health and dental benefits
- Short-term disability, and long-term disability
- Life insurance, and AD&D – Company paid 2x base pay
- Optional or Supplemental life and AD&D insurance (Employee/Spouse/Child)
- Paid time off for holidays and Vacation
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Tuition Assistance Plan
- Adoption assistance
- Employee Assistance Program/Work Life Resource Program
The above benefits exclude students.
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