Senior Software Engineer

Who you are

• Experience contributing to complex cross-team engineering efforts focused on cloud, compute, networking and storage infrastructure
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills
• You are comfortable driving alignment across an organization and contributing to long-term roadmaps
• Demonstrated ability to make system-level tradeoffs
• At least 10 years coding experience (Go, Java, or other applicable language) and experience writing concurrent code
• Experience designing distributed systems and using concurrency primitives
• Deep experience in at least one infrastructure and familiarity with adjacencies
• Hands-on experience with one or more cloud providers, such as AWS, GCP, or Azure

What the job involves

• We have an opening for a Senior Software Infrastructure Engineer in our Infrastructure team focused on driving technical strategy, alignment and execution of projects across compute, networking, cloud orchestration, and observability
• This is an opportunity to join an engineering team focused on improving the scalability and reliability of Temporal’s core infrastructure
• In this role, you will be the SME and build critical systems to identify and reduce costs as we optimize for scale in the cloud
• Build systems that optimize cloud use and scale for expansion
• Contribute to system architecture and execution
• Co-author roadmaps establishing the vision for infrastructure scalability, reliability, and engineering velocity
• Continue to maintain and foster a culture of engineering and operational excellence
• Develop effective partnerships across engineering and product teams
• Collaborate across teams to keep roadmaps aligned
• Perform design reviews for multiple projects with a focus on infrastructure scalability and reliability
• Partner with Security to build ‘secure by default’ systems
• Engage with stakeholders and customers to help understand their requirements and enable their business
• Investigate and understand the ways to best leverage Temporal’s own software to power infrastructure at scale
• Get educated as to Temporal's customer needs that drive infrastructure design decisions
• Share design principles for building reliable systems at scale
• Learn and help others get better while you grow

Benefits

• Remote-First Workforce: We embrace a remote-first culture with flexible schedules, allowing you to balance work and life on your terms. Work from your home office or one of 150+ WeWork locations worldwide. If there’s no WeWork near you, we cover alternative co-working spaces. Plus, our Travel to Coworking stipend supports your commute with coverage for public transport, ride-sharing, or parking expenses.
• Flexible Time Off: Employee wellness is key to our success. We encourage you to take the time you need to maintain balance and stay refreshed — whether it's for recovery, vacation, or personal time. In addition to unlimited flexible time off, we offer 12 paid holidays and 2 floating holidays (US).
• Medical, Dental & Vision: We provide comprehensive healthcare benefits from day one, covering 100% of premiums for you and your family. You can choose between a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) or a Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) plan, with dental (including orthodontics) and full vision coverage. Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) and Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) are available, with employer contributions to HSA plans.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan: Planning for your future is important, and our 401(k) plan helps you build a secure financial foundation. With a range of investment options and the flexibility to contribute pre-tax or after-tax income, we make saving simple.
• Disability & Life Insurance Coverage: Our disability and life insurance ensure financial security for you and your loved ones during life’s uncertainties, from illness to injury or unexpected loss. Coverage begins on day one, with 100% of premiums covered for peace of mind.
• Paid Parental Leave: We support your family at every stage. Birth parents receive up to 20 weeks of fully paid leave, and non-birth parents up to 12 weeks. We also offer comprehensive support throughout your fertility planning journey.
• Remote Office Perks: While we provide you with the basics, enjoy a home office stipend to build up your workspace ($1,000/year), an internet stipend to ensure connectivity ($74/month), and reimbursements for work-from-home meals ($300/month).
• Health & Wellness Perks: Take advantage of a lifestyle spending account ($1,200/year), free access to the Calm app, and Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs) offering personalized support, therapy, and other resources.
• Learning & Development Perks: Invest in your growth with a learning and development stipend ($1,500/year) for courses and certifications, and a professional membership stipend ($500/year) to deepen your industry involvement.