Staff Software Engineer, Temporal Technologies
Nexus SDK
$176-237k
+ Equity plan
Durable execution solutions
Be an early applicant
Durable execution solutions
201-500 employees
Be an early applicant
$176-237k
+ Equity plan
201-500 employees
Company mission
To make code fault tolerant, durable and simple.
Role
Who you are
- . We are looking for someone that loves programming languages and is a strong polyglot with deep domain expertise in at least 2 of the the following languages Python, TypeScript, .NET, Ruby, and Rust
- At least 7 years of experience in a production environment as an "Arranger" and/or "Builder/Enhancer" of highly scalable distributed systems. see HERE for more info re: "Arranger" and/or "Builder/Enhancer"
- Solid computer science fundamentals in distributed systems concepts including multi-threading and concurrency
- Experience writing concurrent code in production with languages like Go, Java, Python, Typescript, .NET or other applicable languages with skill level as "high end of Intermediate" and/or "Advanced" or "Expert" levels. see HERE for more info re: "high end of Intermediate" and/or "Advanced" or "Expert levels"
- Experience designing APIs, SDK libraries or working with Open Source Systems
What the job involves
- As a Senior Language Runtime Engineer, you will build and evolve the Nexus interfaces for the Temporal SDKs—the primary way developers interact with Temporal
- Nexus is Temporal’s durable execution framework for orchestrating work across team and application boundaries—providing improved modularity, security, debuggability, and fault isolation
- Building Nexus into each SDK is a deep engineering challenge: these are not thin clients but full-fledged runtime environments that execute user workflows, manage durable state transitions, and coordinate closely with the Temporal Server
- You will design and implement Nexus APIs and runtime behaviors across multiple languages, ensuring developers can easily compose, invoke, and integrate durable workflows using clear, idiomatic interfaces
- This role will be central in delivering new Nexus-powered features such as advanced durable execution patterns, async processing, and support for invoking workflows via industry-standard protocols
- You’ll collaborate closely with other SDK engineers to deliver a unified, delightful experience for our polyglot developer community
- Take end-to-end ownership of new features, working with others in the Nexus and OSS teams to deliver exceptional reliability and a great developer experience
- Design and build Nexus interfaces for the Temporal SDKs used by customers to work with Temporal in their programming language of choice
- Tightly integrate Temporal SDKs with their respective languages, making best use of type systems and language runtimes, to execute application code in a durable, deterministic way
- Develop features that provide a foundation for the reliable execution of the current wave of agentic AI systems. Be a part of the fundamentals, instead of a part of the trend!
- Work directly with our community to debug issues that need expert attention, and get feedback on Temporal SDK features and APIs
- Write publicly-readable technical documentation describing Temporal concepts and APIs
- Travel to meet your coworkers for a week once or twice a year
- Work in an office (unless you want to, but you’d be by yourself). Temporal is a fully-remote company
- Commit code that’s poorly-tested or works “most of the time”. Temporal aspires to be “Reliable as Gravity”, and we expect your code to be the same
- Work behind closed doors. The SDKs are open source—that means PRs and comments are open to the public, too
- Sit in meetings all day. We mostly communicate in writing, and use meetings mainly for status updates and thorny issues that need input from the whole group
Our take
The growing complexity of modern software systems places a strain on developers, making applications harder to plan, build, and test. While cloud-native services simplify experiences for end users, they introduce new challenges for developers, like around managing state in distributed, microservices-based architectures. Temporal Technologies addresses this problem with an MIT-licensed platform that identifies and manages applications tate, so developers can built reliable, scalable systems with more confidence.
The company offers an open source microservices orchestration platform, giving developers more time to code, while Temporal manages the scalability and reliability. The company’s technology is used to solve state management at an impressive list of cloud and tech companies, including Netflix, Doordash, Snap, and Google Cloud.
The company has achieved unicorn status in 2022 and now has a valuation of over $2.5B. Its most recent funding came in at $146M and with this, Temporal plans to move into the next chapter in its space: AI, as well as focusing on R&D, putting it in a good position within the evolving market.
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Insights
76% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 6 rounds)
Jan 2025
$144m
LATE VC
Jan 2024
$103m
LATE VC
Total funding: $706.3m
Company 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.
Company HQ
West Bellevue, Bellevue, WA
Leadership
Maxim Fateev
(Co-Founder & CTO)Former Senior Staff Engineer at Uber. Previously worked as a Staff Software Engineer at Google, Principal SDE at Amazon Web Services, Principal RSDE at Microsoft, and was a Senior Software Engineer at Amazon.com.
Samar Abbas
(Co-Founder & CEO)Former Staff Software Engineer at Uber. Previously worked at Microsoft as a Principal Software Engineer, and was a Software Design Engineer at Amazon.
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