Software Engineer, Infrastructure Backend (Senior Level)

Software Engineer, Infrastructure Backend (Senior Level)

At Instabase, we are revolutionizing how businesses solve their most complex problems. As a Senior Software Engineer in our Infrastructure team, you’ll design, build, and optimize core systems that power the Instabase platform. You will play a critical role in defining the technical direction, developing scalable infrastructure, and mentoring junior engineers.

What you’ll do:

• Lead the design and delivery of secure, efficient, and scalable infrastructure frameworks that abstract away complexity for developers and customers.
• Architect solutions to improve developer velocity and reliability while reducing costs and operational overhead.
• Build and maintain a robust management platform that ensures a seamless experience for both internal and external users.
• Optimize and enhance services to improve performance, scalability, and cost-efficiency.
• Drive technical decision-making, setting the direction for your team while collaborating across functions to align with business goals.
• Develop and execute against short- and long-term roadmaps, balancing business impact, user experience, and a high-quality technical foundation.
• Act as a technical leader who actively contributes to the codebase, mentors junior engineers, and resolves & identifies root causes to critical problems.
• Elevate team and organizational performance by participating in recruiting, mentoring, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

About you:

• BS, MS, or PhD in Computer Science, or equivalent experience in a technical field such as Physics or Mathematics.
• 5+ years of professional software development experience with a solid foundation in CS fundamentals and expertise in at least one area.
• Proven track record of leading and delivering large-scale projects, collaborating across engineering and cross-functional teams.
• Proficiency with containerization and orchestration technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes, as well as cloud infrastructure (AWS, GCP, Azure).
• Strong customer-centric mindset with the ability to represent customer perspectives in technical decision-making processes.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to set high technical and cultural standards for your team.
• Demonstrated ability to lead by example, mentoring and guiding junior engineers while remaining hands-on with the code.

Compensation: The base salary range for this role is $190,000 to $205,000 + bonus, equity, and benefits. The actual pay may vary based on factors such as location, experience, and skills.