Staff Software Engineer

Who you are

• Proven experience leading complex engineering efforts focused on network traffic management, network optimization, and cloud orchestration
• Exceptional collaboration and communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to align stakeholders and lead cross-functional teams
• A track record of contributing to long-term technical roadmaps and making thoughtful system-level tradeoffs
• At least 8+ years of coding experience in languages like Go, Java, or similar, with strong expertise in writing concurrent and distributed code
• Extensive experience designing and building distributed systems, leveraging concurrency primitives, and optimizing network performance
• Deep expertise in traffic and networking systems, with familiarity across adjacent infrastructure domains
• Hands-on experience with cloud providers such as AWS, GCP, or Azure, and the ability to optimize cost, performance, and scalability
• A strong sense of ownership and the ability to balance short-term priorities with long-term strategic goals

What the job involves

• We are seeking a Staff Software Engineer to join our Traffic team, where you will play a key role in driving the technical strategy, execution, and leadership of projects across traffic management, network optimization, and cloud orchestration
• This is an exciting opportunity to significantly impact the scalability, reliability, and operational excellence of Temporal’s networking infrastructure, while also mentoring and guiding the team
• Invent:
• Lead the design and development of systems that optimize network traffic and scale for global expansion
• Drive architectural decisions for high-impact projects, ensuring scalability and reliability
• Co-author long-term technical roadmaps that set the vision for network scalability, performance, and engineering velocity
• Set the standard for a culture of engineering and operational excellence
• Own:
• Build and nurture effective partnerships across engineering, product, and security teams to align on network infrastructure goals
• Lead and conduct design reviews for critical projects with a focus on system-level tradeoffs and network scalability
• Drive the design and implementation of “secure by default” network systems in collaboration with security teams
• Act as a key stakeholder by engaging with customers and internal teams to understand business requirements and deliver innovative solutions
• Learn:
• Deeply understand how to leverage Temporal’s software to build and scale networking infrastructure
• Gather insights into customer needs and incorporate them into technical decision-making for traffic management and networking strategies
• Stay at the forefront of technology advancements in traffic management, networking, and cloud orchestration
• Collaborate:
• Mentor and guide engineers, sharing best practices and design principles for building reliable and scalable networking systems
• Drive alignment across teams, ensuring roadmaps are cohesive and deliverables are on track
• Foster a collaborative and growth-oriented environment, helping others improve while continuing to expand your own expertise

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.