Software Engineer

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

📋 Description

• Engage with core product systems utilizing Kubernetes, Go, and Python.

• Contribute code that has been reviewed and collaborate with seasoned engineers.

• Actively use industry-standard tools, including containers, Kubernetes, Terraform for Infrastructure as Code (IaC), and CI/CD with established guardrails.

• Practice debugging techniques that extend beyond local environments.

• Work alongside small, collaborative Platform and Infrastructure teams on projects that align with our current shipping processes.

• Apply and grasp the fundamentals of Kubernetes.

• Contribute to backend development of Go or Python services, focusing on bug fixes, implementing tests, developing CLI subcommands, or adding features controlled by flags.

• Gain knowledge in Cloud Provisioning and Operations, enhancing installation documentation and creating internal tools for customer clusters.

• Establish essential Observability Practices by integrating metrics, log fields, or trace spans, and linking them to dashboards.

⛳️ Requirements

• Strong foundation in computer science principles (data structures, algorithms, and understanding program failures in real-world scenarios).

• Proficient programming skills in at least one of the following: Go, Python, C++, or Rust, with a willingness to primarily work in Go and Python within our codebase.

• Comfortable using Git and basic Linux command line tools.

• Interest in debugging puzzles (e.g., troubleshooting workload restarts) without requiring all answers immediately.

• Academic coursework or projects related to operating systems, networking, concurrency, or distributed systems at a high level.

• Familiarity with Docker or containers, or practical experience with a cloud provider's free tier or class account.

• General understanding of internet functionality (e.g., HTTP, DNS at a high level).

• Experience with Terraform, Pulumi, or other IaC tools through coursework, clubs, or personal projects.

• Some familiarity with Kubernetes or Helm (even at a basic level); we will provide deeper knowledge about our control vs. data plane layout on the job.

• Enthusiasm for end-to-end ownership: explaining how you would validate a change from development on your laptop to deployment on the cluster.

🏝️ Benefits

• Interns are not responsible for the production pager or on-call duties.

• Initial weeks are dedicated to onboarding; the mid-term includes ownership of a specific ticket or mini-project; and by the conclusion, a demo or résumé write-up is anticipated.

• Opportunities for optional stretch assignments in areas such as asynchronous jobs, ingress, or orchestration are available alongside senior engineers.