Senior Backend Engineer, HashiCorp
HCP Packer
$170-240k
Salary range is dependent on geographical location
Cloud-computing infrastructure provider
Job no longer available
Cloud-computing infrastructure provider
1001+ employees
Job no longer available
$170-240k
Salary range is dependent on geographical location
1001+ employees
Company mission
To help organizations to operate infrastructure in the cloud because it believes that infrastructure enables innovation.
Role
Who you are
- Experience designing, building, and maintaining enterprise-scale solutions, preferably in cloud-based environments
- A passion for crafting intuitive, performant, and backward-compatible APIs that cater to a range of user personas
- Strong communication and collaboration skills, with a track record of working effectively across teams and functions
- A continuous learner who adapts quickly to change and thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
- Proficiency in Golang or a similar language
- A focus on optimizing for performance, reliability, and scalability in all aspects of software development
- A plus if you have experience with vulnerability management, SBOMs, and CVEs, as well as an understanding of the SLSA framework or similar security models
- If you are excited about the prospect of leading the charge in a critical, high-impact role that blends technical excellence with a focus on security and collaboration, we encourage you to apply and join us in shaping the future of HCP Packer
What the job involves
- Packer is one of HashiCorp's oldest tools, and is a de facto standard in the infrastructure community for creating and automating the creation of machine images for dozens of platforms and technologies
- Acker has a robust community support and extensive integrations. The HCP Packer team is building upon this foundation with the launch of a new service on the HashiCorp Cloud Platform, designed to streamline and secure complex workflows for managing machine images
- This service provides an intuitive interface that seamlessly empowers users to manage the entire machine image lifecycle
- We are looking for a strong technical leader who thrives on tackling ambitious challenges at scale. You'll play a crucial role in shaping the future of HCP Packer by leading the design, development, and optimization of core services
- Additionally, you'll be a key player in our new initiatives focusing on vulnerability management, Software Bill of Materials (SBOMs), Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVEs), and adopting frameworks like SLSA (Supply Chain Levels for Software Artifacts)
- If you are passionate about building secure, scalable enterprise solutions and driving impactful changes through collaboration, we want you on our team
- Design, develop, and maintain scalable APIs and services for HCP Packer that cater to the diverse needs of our users, ranging from developers to DevOps engineers
- Provide technical leadership and mentorship to a small, highly skilled engineering team, driving best practices for software development and architectural design
- Work closely with the HCP Packer frontend, Packer Core Engineering, and the HashiCorp Cloud Platform team to build cohesive, shared services and workflows
- Lead initiatives around vulnerability management, implementing SBOM management capabilities, CVE tracking, and integrating the SLSA framework to ensure secure, compliant, and robust software supply chains
- Partner with product management and design to own features from ideation and prototyping to testing, release, and continuous iteration based on customer feedback
- Listen to feedback from early customers and the open-source community, interact thoughtfully, and iterate quickly to address user needs and improve our product
- Write code primarily in Golang, while actively contributing to and learning from a team committed to growth and continuous improvement
- Participate in the team’s on-call rotation, proactively identifying and resolving production-level issues to maintain a high service reliability and performance standard
Our take
HashiCorp's software streamlines cloud operations for companies' teams, offering open-source solutions to facilitate cloud migration and utilization. Additionally, the company provides commercial versions of its tools, catering to businesses that prefer managed services.
With a pay-per-hour pricing model and adaptable products, HashiCorp enables companies to construct infrastructure spanning legacy systems, private clouds, and multiple cloud providers. its flagship product, Terraform, allows developers to create consistent rules, enhancing operational efficiency and reducing costs.
In a landscape increasingly reliant on AI and automation, HashiCorp simplifies the intricate architecture of data center management, ensuring a rising demand for its services. The company remains committed to enhancing its platform with new features and improving operational efficiency to fuel continued growth.
Steph
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
Company
Funding (last 2 of 5 rounds)
Mar 2020
$175m
SERIES E
Nov 2018
$100m
SERIES D
Total funding: $349m
Company benefits
- Medical, dental & vision
- Life & disability insurance
- Flexible spending account (FSA)
- Vacation and Other Leaves
- 401(k)
- Family Expansion Benefit
- Maternity and Parental Leave
- Expanded Mental Health Support
Company values
- We are principled: Our principles create a common language and frame of reference for our employees. You will work in a professional, kind, and supportive environment, encouraged to collectively focus on shared goals
- We are remote-oriented: Work your way, with the flexibility to create a work environment and schedule that suits your life while helping HashiCorp run and grow as effectively as possible
- We are creating opportunities: As we expand and succeed, we are creating new opportunities for you to learn new skills while doing your best work. There are always new needs arising, creating endless opportunities to blaze a new path and take ownership of your career
- We are building a once-in-a-generation company: Be a part of history. Here, you have the chance to help build a once-in-a-generation company defining and implementing the cloud operating model, which is increasingly essential for organizations to thrive in today’s multi-cloud world
Company HQ
The East Cut, San Francisco, CA
Articles
Leadership
Mitchell Hashimoto
(Co-Founder)Has worked as CEO and CTO of the company. Was previously Operations Engineer at Kiip, and a Developer at CitrusByte.
Armon Dadgar
(Co-Founder & CTO)Former Software Engineer at Kiip. Worked as a Software Development Intern at Amazon.
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