Software Engineer - Platform (Senior/Staff)

1. About Our Client:
The organization operates in the software infrastructure industry, focusing on enabling intelligent software to run efficiently and securely in production environments. It addresses the challenge of safely executing AI agents in real-world settings by developing runtime infrastructure that is fast, durable, and secure by default. The team is small, globally distributed, and supported by forward-thinking investors.
2. About the Opportunity:
The Software Engineer - Platform (Senior/Staff) will lead the design and scaling of core runtime architecture critical for the safe and reliable execution of AI agents. This role involves end-to-end ownership of platform development, including low-level runtime design, distributed scheduling, and production reliability, directly impacting the foundation that allows intelligent systems to operate effectively in real-world applications.
3. Responsibilities:
Design and build agent runtime infrastructure using technologies such as Firecracker, Rust, and Go
Define and enforce security boundaries for executing untrusted code
Architect and implement scheduling and orchestration systems addressing large-scale challenges
Develop a global-scale distributed systems architecture across regions and server providers
Own performance, isolation, and reliability at scale
Set technical direction and elevate engineering standards across the organization
4. Requirements:
Experience building and operating distributed systems or infrastructure at scale
Strong background in systems concepts including concurrency, isolation, networking, and performance
Proficiency or willingness to rapidly develop skills in Go and/or Rust
Deep understanding of security and reliability principles
Focus on failure modes as well as system functionality
Experience progressing systems from initial stages to scaled production
Ability to make significant architectural decisions with incomplete information
Bonus qualifications:
Experience with Firecracker, microVMs, containers, or sandboxing technologies
Experience with Kubernetes or scheduler development
Expertise in optimizing I/O latency and throughput for data-intensive applications
5. Pay Range and Compensation Package:
California Pay Range $165,000—$230,000 USD
Equal Opportunity Statement:
Equal Opportunity Statement: Our client is an equal opportunity employer. They celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or national origin.
Note:
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