- 5+ years software engineering experience with a focus on distributed systems
- Deep experience building and operating large-scale distributed systems that are fault tolerant, highly available, and highly concurrent
- Exemplary software engineering skills (system design, unit testing, git, code review, CI/CD)
- Strong foundation in Python
- Experience with distributed data processing frameworks (e.g. Apache Spark, Apache Flink, Apache Beam); hands-on Spark experience is a plus
- Practical understanding of distributed systems fundamentals: consensus, partitioning, replication, back-pressure, idempotency, and failure handling
- Experience with a cloud provider e.g. AWS, Azure, GCP (we use Google Cloud Platform)
- Experience with modern distributed and microservice technologies (we use Kubernetes, Kafka, and gRPC)
- Familiar with Software Development Lifecycle practices, such as continuous integration/continuous delivery and automated deployment (we use Docker, Kubernetes, and GitHub Actions)
- Strong technical leadership skills with the ability to collaborate effectively, advocate for sound architectural decisions, and mentor other engineers
- Exceptional problem-solving skills, including the ability to efficiently identify, analyze, and resolve complex issues in production systems
- A willingness and eagerness to continuously learn, adapt to evolving technologies, and strive for personal and professional improvement
The base pay range for this position is $143k-$200k CAD/year, which can include additional bonus depending on the position ultimately offered, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. The base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
Studies have shown that women, communities of color, and historically underrepresented people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture where all Inkers can thrive. If you’re excited about the role but don’t meet all of the abovementioned qualifications, we encourage you to apply. Our differences bring a breadth of knowledge and perspectives that makes us collectively stronger.