Software Engineer (Data Loading Infrastructure)

• The Data Loading Infrastructure (LunaDb) team establishes core foundational architecture required to power web, mobile, and external API platforms, helping deliver millions of requests within seconds
• We design, maintain, and scale data infrastructure to ensure Asana’s applications remain high-performing, fault-tolerant, and globally consistent
• We are seeking a Software Engineer to join our team to help maintain and modernize our data loading tier
• In this role, you will work closely with senior engineers to enhance platform reliability, optimize data processing pipelines, and ensure smooth operational throughput across our global infrastructure
• Develop, test, and operate scalable backend microservices, caching layers, and high-throughput data processing platforms
• Participate across all phases of the software development lifecycle, including system design, implementation, automated testing, deployment, and ongoing maintenance
• Build and optimize relational and non-relational storage interactions, streaming data pipelines, and database query pathways
• Partner cross-functionally with product engineering teams to integrate backend infrastructure with new product features and enterprise capabilities
• Maintain platform health and operational standards by participating in standard team on-call rotations, debugging production issues, and refining monitoring tools
• Write clean, maintainable, well-documented code while actively participating in code reviews and architectural discussions

Benefits

• Benefits - From comprehensive health benefits including mental health programs and coaching to our in-house culinary program and supportive parental leave policies, our benefits are intentionally designed to ensure that you are energized, focused, and thriving
• Development: We know that growth isn’t always linear, so we’ll support you in achieving your personal and professional goals. You’ll have the opportunity to take on big responsibilities that impact our success as a company and challenge you in new and fulfilling ways.
• Career growth: Your growth at Asana centers on ownership, access, and choice. All employees can tap into resources that support their growth and their team’s growth in the way that works best for their unique needs.- Knowledge around working with relational and/or non-relational storage systems, real-time data streaming, or caching layers is a plus
• Demonstrates curiosity about AI tools and emerging technologies, with a willingness to learn and leverage them to enhance productivity, collaboration, or decision-making
• Experience operating backend services in production, including writing operational tooling, setting up monitoring/alerts, and resolving live operational incidents
• Communicates clearly and collaboratively with engineers and other cross-functional teams
• 2+ years of experience working within large, well-maintained codebases
• Possesses familiarity with modern containerized environments, cloud infrastructure, and microservice architectures
• At Asana, we’re committed to building teams that include a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, as this is critical to helping us achieve our mission. If you’re interested in this role and don’t meet every listed requirement, we still encourage you to apply