Senior Software Engineer at Trunkio

At Trunk, our mission is to help engineering teams build high-quality software faster. We know that distractions like merge conflicts, inconsistent code, and flaky tests drain productivity and morale. Our goal is to provide the foundation for modern engineering teams so they can stay focused on the creative work of designing and delivering software. Founded in 2021 by veterans from companies like Uber, Google, and Microsoft, we are scaling rapidly to empower developers everywhere. With the backing of top-tier investors like a16z and Initialized Capital, we are building a platform that addresses the needs of virtually every engineering team on the planet.

About the Role

We are searching for a Senior Software Engineer to join our Platform and Data Engineering team on a full-time basis. In this role, you will be instrumental in developing and optimizing data ingestion pipelines that manage significant volumes of real-time and batch data. You will design systems that are reliable, performant, and scalable, ensuring seamless data integration across our entire infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain robust data ingestion pipelines capable of handling large-scale structured and unstructured data.
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners to define data requirements and ensure smooth integration with various sources.
• Proactively monitor and troubleshoot performance bottlenecks to maintain the health and integrity of our data systems.

Requirements

We are looking for someone who brings a strong background in software engineering and a passion for building clean, maintainable systems. You should have the following qualifications:

• At least 4 to 5 years of professional software engineering experience.
• Deep familiarity with distributed systems, databases, service-oriented architectures, and data infrastructure.
• Proficiency with our core technology stack, including TypeScript, React, Node, AWS, and Kubernetes.
• Excellent debugging skills and the ability to identify root causes for complex technical issues.
• A collaborative mindset with the ability to work independently while knowing when to seek support from the team.
• A desire to refactor and create clean abstractions that make complex systems easier for everyone to understand and develop.

Location

This is a hybrid role based in the United States. Candidates should be within commuting distance of San Francisco and willing to work from our office at least 8 days per month.

Compensation and Benefits

The salary range for this position is $170,000 to $210,000 per year. We are committed to supporting our team with a comprehensive benefits package, which includes:

• Unlimited vacation time.
• Full medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage, with 100% company-paid premiums for employees.
• A 401k retirement plan.
• A flexible hybrid work environment.