Staff Software Engineer, Domino Data Lab

• If you're excited about solving complex infrastructure challenges and making an impact at scale, we’d love to have you on board!
• 8+ years previously in a software engineering individual contributor role
• Kubernetes Expertise – Proven experience designing, deploying, and managing Kubernetes clusters and workloads in production environments
• Software Development – Strong proficiency in building reliable, scalable software, preferably in Python or Go
• Containerization Knowledge – Experience with container technologies such as Docker, containerd, CRI-O, and podman
• Cloud-Native Architecture – Hands-on experience designing and operating cloud-based systems on AWS, GCP, or Azure
• Infrastructure as Code – Familiarity with automation tools like Terraform, CloudFormation, and Helm to streamline infrastructure management
• Linux Systems Expertise – Deep understanding of Linux system internals, including kernel fundamentals and low-level system operations
• Distributed Systems Experience – Strong grasp of distributed computing principles and best practices
• Effective Communication – Ability to articulate technical concepts, collaborate across teams, and document processes clearly
• Independent Problem-Solving – Capable of working autonomously and driving initiatives to completion

Desirable

• The Distributions team is at the forefront of ensuring our platform is scalable, reliable, and high-performing across a diverse range of deployment environments—from on-premise data centers to cloud infrastructures
• We leverage cutting-edge technologies to optimize performance and cost efficiency while meeting the demands of a rapidly growing number of deployments with tight SLAs
• Our platform powers mission-critical workloads for our customers, providing the backbone for their most important operations
• In this role, you’ll play a crucial part in shaping the backbone of our platform, empowering both our customers and engineering teams. Your work will directly influence scalability, reliability, and developer experience
• Build for the Customer – Design and develop software solutions that guide our customers through their full lifecycle, ensuring a seamless and efficient experience
• Elevate the Platform – Develop a flexible, scalable, and extensible set of shared services to power our product’s future growth
• Empower Engineers – Improve the developer experience by optimizing processes, automation, and tooling, making it easier to test, deploy, and maintain software
• Strengthen Open Source – Extend and contribute enhancements to the open-source technologies that form the foundation of our product
• Bridge Engineering & Strategy – Create and communicate well-structured technical designs that align with business objectives and resonate with cross-functional stakeholders
• Raise the Bar on Quality – Help fellow engineers deliver high-quality work through thoughtful design and code reviews
• Deliver with Impact – Collaborate with product managers to ensure solutions are well-planned, aligned with user needs, and delivered on tim