Senior/Lead Software Engineer, Cloud Platform

PhoenixAI is the Agentic AI Database, purpose-built to give autonomous AI agents sub-second access to live enterprise data at massive scale. The platform unifies real-time and at-rest data in a single AI-native engine, combining the speed and concurrency that agentic workloads demand with the governance and deployment flexibility enterprises require to put AI into production. Formerly known as CelerData, PhoenixAI is headquartered in Menlo Park, California. Learn more at phoenixdata.ai

Job Overview We’re looking for talented Software Engineers to join our team and help drive the development of PhoenixAI Cloud Platform. If you are passionate about developing advanced SaaS systems and enjoy solving challenging technical problems in a collaborative, open-source-oriented environment, we invite you to join our team at PhoenixAI and help shape the future of data analytics.

Key Responsibilities

• Designing, developing, upgrading, and maintaining the Cloud Control Plane.
• Developing and iterating new user-facing features, such as auto-scaling, backup recovery, security enhancements, diagnostic optimization, and observability.
• Ensuring that users of cloud products have a stable and reliable product experience.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional experience in developing platforms or backend for commercial or open-source applications.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related fields is required.
• Understanding of computer principles, with a solid foundation in data structures and algorithms, and strong programming skills.
• Passionate about problem-solving, with the ability to help customers identify issues in complex online environments.
• Advance proficiency in Golang, Java, etc., and a deep understanding of technologies such as K8S, database systems, and distributed systems.
• Experience in developing cloud management systems (IaaS/PaaS/SaaS) is preferred.
• Familiarity with AWS/Azure/GCP IaaS, VPC, and network infrastructure is a plus.

The base salary for this role is projected at $160,000 - $240,000 annually , plus eligibility for PhoenixAI's bonus and equity programs.

Individual compensation will be determined based on permissible, non-discriminatory factors such as skills, experience, and geographic location. We also provide a comprehensive benefits package featuring premium medical, dental, and vision coverage, life insurance, and a 401(k) retirement plan. Employees enjoy at least 16 days of PTO, parental leave, health savings options, and access to our employee assistance program.