Software Engineer, Platform

InfluxData is the creator of InfluxDB, the leading time series platform used to collect, store, and analyze all time series data at any scale. Developers can query and analyze their time-stamped data in real-time to discover, interpret, and share new insights to gain a competitive edge. InfluxData is a remote-first company with a globally distributed workforce. For more information, visitwww.influxdata.com.

In this role you will get the opportunity to build kubernetes automation for the provisioning and maintenance of clusters that host our database product for our customers. We are building infrastructure for the major three cloud providers to rapidly provision, scale, and decommission customer resources.

Our team is 100% remote now and in the future. Being part of an on-call rotation is a requirement of this role.

What you’ll be doing

• Writing golang kubernetes operators.

• Implementing an internal API to expose infrastructure as a service.

• Designing, building, and operating a distributed systems solution for hosting InfluxDB.

• Communicating designs and reviews with fellow engineers.

• Building with and contributing to the kubernetes open source community.

What we’re looking for

• Strong CS fundamentals.

• 3 years of experience in platform engineering, operations, and automation.

• 3 years of experience working with the major cloud providers (AWS, GCP, Azure).

• Experience working with kubernetes.

• Experience working with distributed asynchronous teams.

Bonus points if you

• Have experience working on distributed systems.

• Have experience building database systems.

• Have experience with Rust.

We offer fantastic benefits for full time employees; in the US these include:

• Medical/dental/vision insurance with 100% coverage for employees and dependents

• Company contribution to your FSA

• Flexible Time Off - take the time you need

• Life Insurance, short and long term disability insurance

• 401k

• Wellness programs

• Annual professional development budget

• Financial planning and legal advice

Our Core Values

Our employees are the heart of the company and only by having a core set of beliefs and values will we be successful. We hire and live by these core values:

• We value each other

• We get stuff done

• We believe humility drives learning

• We embrace failure

• We are committed to open source

Visit our careers page to learn more about working at InfluxData.

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