Software Engineering • Senior

Who you are

You have 5+ years of experience in software engineering, particularly in building and maintaining distributed data systems. Your expertise includes designing scalable, multi-tenant services that can handle large volumes of data efficiently. You are familiar with cloud technologies and understand the intricacies of data storage and retrieval at scale.

You possess deep knowledge of Java and have experience with various storage solutions, including Cassandra and other metadata stores. Your background includes working with observability tools that ensure the reliability and performance of backend systems. You are a collaborative team player who enjoys working in an open-source environment and is passionate about improving the developer experience.

You thrive in a culture that values curiosity, collaboration, and innovation. You are driven to challenge standard thinking and are eager to contribute to the development of world-class open-source software. You understand the importance of building a reliable foundation for developers and are committed to delivering high-quality features.

Desirable

Experience with cloud vendors and their storage solutions is a plus. Familiarity with Write Ahead Logs and tiered storage systems will help you excel in this role. You are also open to mentoring junior engineers and sharing your knowledge with the team.

What you'll do

As a Senior Software Engineer at Temporal, you will design and build significant portions of our backend functionality for highly scalable, multi-tenant services. You will own the custom persistence stack for Temporal Cloud, which includes a Write Ahead Log and various metadata stores. Your role will involve crafting distributed data systems that ensure efficient storage and retrieval of workflow data.

You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to define and implement persistence APIs that meet the needs of our customers. Your work will directly impact the reliability and performance of our services, allowing customers to trust their state machines for years. You will also be responsible for delivering observability features that enhance the user experience and provide insights into system performance.

In this role, you will engage in code reviews, contribute to architectural discussions, and help shape the technical direction of the team. You will have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies and contribute to the evolution of our open-source programming model.

What we offer

At Temporal, we offer a collaborative and inclusive work environment where your contributions will be valued. You will have the chance to work on impactful projects that simplify code and improve the developer experience. We provide opportunities for professional growth and encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't match every requirement. Join us in building a reliable foundation for developers and be part of a team that is shaping the future of open-source software.