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Sr Software Engineer, Infrastructure Services joins the Information Systems and Technology organization within the Infrastructure Services team. This role focuses on designing, building, and running new services to manage virtualized networks, computing, and storage for a global cloud infrastructure. The engineer will develop scalable, reliable systems from scratch while addressing challenges related to distributed systems, user experience, and modular programming. Key technical requirements include proficiency in GoLang, C, Python, Java, C++, and scripting languages, alongside experience with Git and configuration management. Candidates must possess deep knowledge of L3/L4 networking, including IPv4/IPv6, DNS, and traffic steering, while utilizing tools like tcpdump or Wireshark for troubleshooting. The role involves building microservice architectures, implementing CI/CD pipelines, and automating infrastructure deployments using Terraform or CloudFormation to manage complex network virtualization constructs and packet-forwarding data paths.
What does a Software Engineer earn in California?
Median $214000 from 775 postings across 63 companies.
Design and build scalable microservices for virtualized networks, computing, and storage systems.
Develop high-performance code using GoLang, C, or Python with a focus on concurrency patterns.
Automate infrastructure deployments and manage cloud provider networking resources via APIs and SDKs.
Troubleshoot complex network connectivity and routing issues within cloud environments using packet analysis tools.
Implement Linux network virtualization constructs such as eBPF, iptables, and network namespaces.
Build test automation frameworks specifically designed to validate large-scale network infrastructure.
Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines for automated software deployment and infrastructure management.
What we're looking for
At least 2 years of experience in software development focusing on cloud-native infrastructure, network automation, or systems programming.
Proficiency in GoLang, C, or Python with a willingness to work primarily in GoLang.
Proficiency in Java, C++, scripting languages, Git, and configuration management systems.
Solid understanding of concurrency patterns and writing high-performance code.
Deep working knowledge of L3/L4 networking including IPv4/IPv6, routing, IPAM, NAT, and DNS implementations.
Strong experience troubleshooting network connectivity and routing issues in cloud environments using flow logs and packet analysis tools like tcpdump or Wireshark.
Experience with architectural design, data structures, algorithms, microservice architectures, and APIs.
Experience with Linux networking constructs, packet-forwarding paths, or CI/CD pipelines (preferred); experience with Terraform or CloudFormation (preferred).
Go
Java
C++
Python
C
Git
Terraform
OpenTofu
ArgoCD
GitLab CI
infrastructure-as-code
micro-services
RESTful APIs
eBPF
iptables
nftables
OVS
IPv4
IPv6
DNS
SDN
Distributed Systems