Staff Software Engineer, Temporal Technologies
SDK, Language Runtime
$196-245k
+ Equity
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Durable execution solutions
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Durable execution solutions
201-500 employees
Be an early applicant
$196-245k
+ Equity
More information about location
201-500 employees
Company mission
To make code fault tolerant, durable and simple.
Role
Who you are
- Minimum 10 years experience post graduation writing scalable software
- BS or MS in Computer Science (or a closely-related degree), or equivalent work experience writing production-grade software
- Fluency in multiple programming languages, and an affinity for learning new ones. We don’t care which, but you should know at least two, and love learning new ones
- Deep experience with concurrent programming—you should know how to use mutexes, atomics, and other concurrency primitives safely
- Deep experience with distributed systems—you should know what to do when you can’t rely on mutexes and atomics
- Experience designing APIs and writing documentation for publicly-available libraries or modules
- A methodical, detail-oriented approach to your work
- Strong technical communication skills—written and verbal—in English
- A deep sense of ownership and personal accountability—you care about the impact of your work, and if something goes wrong, you take responsibility for making it right
- A proactive approach to managing your work—you’ll need to balance working autonomously vs. working closely with others, and recognize when you need help
Desirable
- Familiarity with Temporal’s programming model (e.g. you’ve written an app on Temporal)
- Experience writing in Go, Java, Python, .NET, TypeScript, Ruby and/or Rust
- Experience contributing to open source projects
- Experience contributing to the architecture and design of large-scale distributed systems
- Deep knowledge of language runtimes
What the job involves
- We have an opening to hire a Staff Software Engineer - SDK (Language Runtime)
- Our team makes the Temporal SDKs — our SDKs are the primary mechanism through which our customers use Temporal
- This is harder than it sounds
- SDKs are not thin clients; they act as runtime environments for application code, contain complex internal logic, and coordinate closely with Temporal Server to provide the durable-execution guarantees our customers require
- Take end-to-end ownership of new features, working with others in the SDK and Server teams to deliver exceptional reliability and a great developer experience
- Design and build 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
- Go the extra mile to support a customer in need, on the rare occasion that SDK engineering expertise is needed
- Attend the occasional developer conference to talk about how great Temporal is (optional)
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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