About this role
Engineers on the Compute Platform team spend their days launching new cloud products, optimizing performance across global regions, and scaling infrastructure used by Replit Agent to build complex applications. The team builds distributed systems and infrastructure that power agentic software creation, enabling developers to build and deploy applications efficiently using natural language.
Replit exists to democratize software development by removing traditional barriers to application creation for millions of users worldwide. Someone who thrives here operates autonomously, approaches complex challenges pragmatically, and possesses a strong foundation in cloud technologies and distributed systems.
What you will do
- Launch new cloud infrastructure products that enable Replit Agent to build complex applications.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement features for efficient app building and deployment.
- Identify bottlenecks, optimize critical paths, and implement robust monitoring and alerting systems to ensure high availability.
- Work closely with the SRE team to maintain minimal downtime and support growing user bases.
- Analyze infrastructure costs and implement strategies like resource provisioning, auto-scaling, and cost-aware scheduling to reduce expenses.
What you need
- Demonstrated track record of working with platform-as-a-service, distributed storage, or information retrieval systems.
- Experience in designing scalable architectures and optimizing systems for latency or cost.
- Pragmatic problem-solving mindset with the ability to devise effective solutions and ship incrementally.
- Self-directed and autonomous working style with a strong sense of ownership and initiative.
- Versatility across different layers of the stack and comfort with continuous learning and adaptation.
Nice to have
- Experience working on cloud infrastructure or platform products, particularly in application deployment, serverless computing, or container orchestration.
- Familiarity with Google Cloud Platform services and tools such as GCE, GKE, Cloud Run, or Cloud Storage.
- Contributions to open-source projects related to cloud technologies, deployment frameworks, or developer tools.
Benefits
- Competitive Salary & Equity
- 401(k) Program with a 4% match (US Only)
- Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
- Short Term and Long Term Disability
- Paid Parental, Medical, Caregiver Leave
- Flexible Time Off (FTO) + Holidays
Skills and tech stack
Questions candidates ask
What is the remote or in-office policy for this role?
This is a full-time role that can be held from the Foster City, CA office. The hybrid role has an in-office requirement of Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.
What is the salary range for the position?
The compensation ranges from $130K to $290K, along with offered equity and a performance-based bonus.
What tools and technologies will I be using?
The primary languages and tools utilized in this role include Golang and Rust, with familiarity in Google Cloud Platform services being a plus.
What are the expectations regarding on-call duties?
Engineers in this role must be able to take part in an on-call rotation of a minimum of 6 people.