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Distributed Systems Engineer

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Location: Remote
Compensation: Salary
Reviewed: Tue, Nov 10, 2026
This job expires in: 30 days

Job Summary

To support a cutting-edge data streaming platform, the full-time remote Distributed Systems Engineer will independently drive complex technical projects, build mission-critical backend services, and troubleshoot issues within a deep technical stack.

Key responsibilities
  • Independently execute complex technical projects from start to finish
  • Architect, design, develop, and operationalize high-performance backend services
  • Troubleshoot and debug technical issues in a complex environment including microservices and containers
Required qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field
  • 5+ years of experience in designing and supporting production backend systems
  • Proficiency in a major programming language such as Java, Go, C/C++, or Python
  • Strong focus on operational excellence for large production services
  • Demonstrated enthusiasm for distributed systems and storage systems

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