Senior Distributed Systems Engineer

What will you be doing?

Lead the design, architecture, and high-quality delivery of complex features, components, or products. Drive continuous innovation across the platform to stay ahead of emerging technologies. Work closely with cross-functional teams to build and deliver end-to-end product solutions. Collaborate seamlessly with non-technical stakeholders to align business strategy with technical execution. Manage multiple priorities effectively, adapting to dynamic requirements and timelines. Conduct functional, architectural, and code reviews across teams to ensure technical excellence. Mentor and guide engineers, fostering their technical growth and providing strong leadership. Maintain a holistic view of the product landscape, identifying broader system impacts and opportunities. Partner with managers to improve estimation, planning, and solution sizing.

What do we expect from you? BS/MS in Computer Science or equivalent from a top-tier institution. 7+ years of hands-on experience designing and developing highly scalable, distributed systems. Strong background in building and maintaining large-scale cloud-based platforms. Deep understanding of architectural patterns, microservices, cloud computing, big data systems, and NoSQL databases. Advanced Java programming expertise, including multi-threading and performance-oriented development. Strong command of data structures and algorithms. Proficiency with open-source frameworks, modern backend technologies, and big data ecosystems. Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder-management skills. Ability to articulate system-level insights and provide clear, informed responses on system behavior. Proven track record as a high-performing team player in fast-paced, high-growth environments. Self-driven, proactive, and comfortable working with minimal guidance in dynamic settings. Passion for tackling challenges in massively scalable and distributed systems. Strong adaptability to shifting priorities and evolving requirements. Ability to leverage GenAI tools for problem-solving and development.

Nice to have: Experience building data-driven or insights-powered products. Exposure to data science and machine learning techniques. Hands-on experience with large-scale data processing. Experience working with Google Cloud Platform. Familiarity with contributing to or navigating open-source ecosystems. Background in data security.

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