Senior Software Engineer, Backend – Online Storage

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Canada.

📋 Description

• Develop and manage the control plane for large-scale distributed SQL databases, including MySQL and TiDB.

• Automate end-to-end processes for database provisioning, failover, backups, and upgrades.

• Design and implement schema and data migrations focused on reliability across multi-tenant database clusters without downtime.

• Take ownership of and enhance the Kubernetes networking stack that connects services to storage, including ProxySQL.

• Set and achieve quarterly goals for the team.

• Guide engineers through complex, ambiguous challenges while supporting project delivery.

• Collaborate with product management, design, and analytics teams on ideation, technical constraints, risks, and trade-offs.

• Identify and lead the resolution of issues related to projects, processes, technology, and business operations.

• Create and track operational metrics, escalate issues as necessary, and assist in on-call duties.

• Establish and enhance code review and design standards.

• Promote quality standards through technical writing and presentations.

• Foster team talent via feedback, guidance, and leading by example.

⛳️ Requirements

• Over 5 years of experience as a software engineer.

• Proven experience in designing, developing, and deploying backend systems at scale using technologies such as Python, Kotlin, AWS, MySQL, Terraform, and Kubernetes.

• Extensive hands-on experience with large-scale database deployments in production environments.

• Deep expertise in distributed databases and database technologies, including MySQL, TiDB, Postgres, Spanner, Vitess, and CockroachDB.

• Strong understanding of distributed database architecture, data modeling, and performance tuning.

• Proficient in SQL tuning and performance optimization techniques.

• Experience with database benchmarking, load testing, and capacity planning.

• Familiarity with connection poolers and proxies such as ProxySQL, RDS Proxy, PgBouncer, and PgDog.

• Experience in building database control-plane or automation tools, preferably on Kubernetes.

• Proven track record of executing zero-downtime migrations and significant version upgrades on production databases.

• Skilled in creating CLI tools or runbooks for repeatable database operations.

• Understanding of Kubernetes networking, service discovery, and TLS.

• Experience in defining technical plans for major features or system components.

• Ability to produce high-quality, comprehensible code.

• Proficient in making substantial changes within large codebases.

• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.

• Either equivalent practical experience or a Bachelor’s degree in a related field.

🏝️ Benefits

• 100% subsidized medical coverage for employees and their dependents.

• Dental and vision insurance for employees and their dependents.

• Monthly stipends for technology-related expenses.

• Monthly stipends for health and wellness initiatives.

• Flexible time off policy.

• Generous holiday schedule.

• Employee stock purchase plan (ESPP) featuring discounted Affirm stock.

• Inclusive interview process with accommodations for candidates with disabilities.

• In-person onboarding experience for all new hires.