Senior Software Engineer

What We’re Looking For:

Multiple position openings. We’re looking for a Senior Software Engineer who will design and implement microservices-based architecture for Lightning AI's core platform services. Position allows for occasional telecommuting within commuting distance of reporting office in San Francisco, CA.

What You’ll Do:

• Build and maintain RESTful APIs and backend services for resource management;
• Develop internal tools and automation for infrastructure provisioning;
• Integrate with various cloud provider services (AWS, Azure, GCP);
• Contribute to technical design decisions and architecture planning;
• Review code and provide constructive feedback to team members;
• Mentor junior software engineers and promote software engineering best practices;
• Participate in technical planning and sprint planning sessions;
• Design and implement monitoring, logging, and alerting solutions;
• Troubleshoot production issues and implement fixes;
• Develop disaster recovery and backup strategies; and
• Optimize system performance and resource utilization.

What You’ll Need:

• Position requires a Bachelor’s degree in Software or Computer Engineering, Computer Science or a closely related technical field (or foreign degree equivalent); and 5 years of relevant experience.

Position also requires at least five (5) years of experience in each of the following:

• Software engineering with a focus on backend/distributed systems;
• Working with cloud platforms such as AWS, GCP, and/or Azure;
• Working with container orchestration (Kubernetes) and microservices architecture;
• Programming languages such as Go, Python, and/or Java;
• Infrastructure-as-code such as Terraform and/or CloudFormation; and
• Networking, security, and scalability concepts.

Benefits and Perks:

We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support our employees’ health, well-being, and long-term success:

• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and eligible dependents.
• Meaningful Equity: RSUs that give employees a stake in the company's long-term success.
• Retirement Savings: 401(k) matching (U.S.) and pension contributions (U.K.).
• Flexible Time Off: Unlimited PTO, company holidays, and floating holidays to support work-life balance.
• Company-Wide Winter Break: Two weeks of company closure each winter to disconnect and recharge.
• Paid Parental & Family Leave: Paid leave to support you and your family through life's important moments.
• Professional Development: Annual learning and development allowance to support your professional growth.
• Wellness Benefits: Wellness and work-from-home stipends to support your physical and mental well-being.
• Sabbatical Program: Four weeks of paid sabbatical leave after four years of service.
• Flexible Work: Flexible schedules and a hybrid work model for our office-based teams.
• In-Office Meals: Complimentary meals at our office hubs.

Benefits may vary by location, team, and role.