Software Engineer, Product Engineering (Senior + Level)

About the role

Instabase is a company dedicated to democratizing access to cutting-edge AI innovation to enable any organization to solve unstructured data problems. We serve large and complex organizations worldwide and are backed by leading investors. Our consumption-based pricing model ensures customers only pay for what they use, aligning with the value our products deliver.

Responsibilities

• Architectural Leadership: Lead the design and implementation of large-scale, distributed systems and infrastructure (Kubernetes, Docker, Cloud-native technologies).
• Engineering Force Multiplier: Define and drive the technical strategy for internal platforms and systems that maximize the velocity, reliability, and observability of all engineering teams across the organization.
• Technical Strategy & Mentorship: Act as a technical leader, driving cross-functional alignment on complex projects. Mentor senior engineers, establish best practices, and be the ultimate owner for identifying and resolving root causes for critical, systemic issues.

About you

• Education: BS, MS, or PhD in Computer Science, or equivalent experience in a technical field (e.g., Physics or Mathematics), with a deep focus on complex systems.
• Experience: 8+ years of professional software development experience, with a proven track record of designing, building, and scaling mission-critical systems and platforms.
• Backend Expertise: Expert proficiency in Go and Python, with a deep, pragmatic understanding of distributed systems, microservices architecture, and building highly-scalable APIs.
• Frontend Expertise: Strong experience with modern frontend frameworks (React, TypeScript) for architecting and optimizing complex, data-rich web applications with a focus on engineering efficiency.
• Infrastructure & Orchestration: Expert-level knowledge of distributed orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes) and significant experience with cloud infrastructure (AWS, GCP, or Azure). Deep expertise in relational databases, specifically operational excellence with PostgresDB.
• Product Thinking & System Design: You possess an aptitude for defining product requirements and user experience (UX) and are comfortable writing high-level design documents that define the technical future of Instabase.
• Communication: Exceptional communication and presentation skills to represent and defend complex technical and product decisions to executive leadership and the wider engineering organization.

Good to have

• Experience defining, building, and maintaining multi-platform applications, including React Native or other mobile technologies.
• Experience operating within a high-growth, fast-paced startup environment, taking on multi-functional responsibilities.

Pay

The base salary range for this role is $237,500 to $255,000 + bonus, equity, and US benefits. The actual pay may vary based on factors such as location, experience, and skills.

Benefits

• Flexible PTO
• Comprehensive Coverage (medical, dental, and vision insurance)
• 401(k) with Matching
• Parental Leave & Fertility Benefits
• Mental health support (10 free sessions through Samata Health)
• Wellness Stipend
• Lunch on Us