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platform that powers mission-critical systems. We are seeking a technical and customer-focused Product Manager to drive the strategy and execution for the core of our platform: our distributed database engine, integrated AI capabilities, and high-availability solutions. This role sits at the intersection of distributed systems, OLTP, high availability, and open-source innovation. You will … contribute to the product direction for our scalable distributed architecture, our core MariaDB-based OLTP server, and our synchronous high-availability offerings powered by Galera Cluster. You will be the voice of the developer and the enterprise architect, translating complex challenges into a product roadmap that pushes the boundaries of what a database can do. You will collaborate with … OLTP server. Your work will empower organizations worldwide to build resilient, high-performance applications. Key Responsibilities Product Strategy & Vision: Contribute to and communicate a compelling product strategy for our distributed database, OLTP systems, and high-availability solutions, grounded in market research, competitive analysis, and direct customer engagement. Roadmap & Backlog Management: Manage and prioritize the product backlog for your More ❯

San Francisco (Onsite/Hybrid) Employment: Full-time About the Company We are partnered with a pioneering biotech building the world’s first brain foundation models — large-scale AI systems designed to deeply understand, protect, and enhance the human brain. By generating our own data, developing novel machine learning approaches, and working closely with world-leading neuroscientists, the company … to accelerate discoveries that transform how neurological diseases are treated and prevented. This is a rare opportunity to join at an early stage, with direct influence on the technical systems that will underpin scientific and clinical breakthroughs. The work is ambitious, interdisciplinary, and sits at the cutting edge of AI, biology, and data engineering. The Role We are seeking … a Senior Data Engineer to lead the design and scaling of the company’s core data infrastructure. You will be responsible for building robust, production-grade systems that handle multi-omic, neuroscience, and clinical datasets at scale. Your work will provide the backbone for training next-generation AI models, enabling researchers to extract real-world insights from raw biological More ❯

San Francisco (Onsite/Hybrid) Employment: Full-time About the Company We are partnered with a pioneering biotech building the world’s first brain foundation models — large-scale AI systems designed to deeply understand, protect, and enhance the human brain. By generating our own data, developing novel machine learning approaches, and working closely with world-leading neuroscientists, the company … to accelerate discoveries that transform how neurological diseases are treated and prevented. This is a rare opportunity to join at an early stage, with direct influence on the technical systems that will underpin scientific and clinical breakthroughs. The work is ambitious, interdisciplinary, and sits at the cutting edge of AI, biology, and data engineering. The Role We are seeking … a Senior Data Engineer to lead the design and scaling of the company’s core data infrastructure. You will be responsible for building robust, production-grade systems that handle multi-omic, neuroscience, and clinical datasets at scale. Your work will provide the backbone for training next-generation AI models, enabling researchers to extract real-world insights from raw biological More ❯

Senior Backend Engineer Location: Fully Remote (UK) Salary: £70,000 - £80,000 per annum (DOE) Are you a seasoned Backend Engineer with a passion for building scalable, high-performance systems? We're hiring a Senior Backend Engineer to join a cutting-edge UK-based tech company that's redefining how organisations manage distributed systems at scale. About … the Role As a Senior Backend Engineer, you'll take ownership of critical backend services, designing and maintaining distributed systems with a strong focus on performance, scalability, and reliability. You'll lead technical discussions, mentor junior engineers, and collaborate across teams to deliver robust, secure, and efficient solutions. Key Responsibilities Design, build, and maintain high-performance backend services … with emerging technologies and industry trends. What We're Looking For 5+ years of backend engineering experience, including 3+ years with Go. Strong experience with RESTful API design and distributed systems. Solid understanding of SQL/NoSQL databases and performance optimisation. Experience with RBAC, auditing, and secure system design. Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies and Linux-based environments. More ❯

Pro , Desktop , Wallet , and Kraken Futures . Become a Krakenite and build the future of crypto! Proof of work The team Join our team to help integrate Kraken's systems with an ever-expanding universe of cryptocurrencies and blockchains. As a member of this team, your focus is elevating our clients' crypto journey and delivering new and exciting ways … enthusiasts who finely craft our beautiful looking UI. The opportunity Design and implement robust Rust services and libraries Write reusable, testable, and highly efficient code Collaborate on large scale distributed systems architecture Work side by side with hundreds of experienced Rust engineers Skills you should HODL 3+ years of experience in software engineering Proficiency in writing network services … or asynchronous code in Rust Demonstrated commitment to a security-first mindset when designing systems Capability to autonomously debug issues across the stack, including OS, network, and application layers Familiarity with distributed systems and technologies, including RPC protocols, Kafka, and Event Driven Systems Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent experience More ❯

About The Role We're seeking an engineer to join our elite AI R&D team. You'll be responsible for building AI systems that can perform previously impossible tasks, pushing the boundaries of what's possible in our field. As an R&D Engineer, you'll work at the intersection of cutting-edge AI research and practical applications … that serve millions of users. You will be responsible for building AI systems that can perform previously impossible tasks or achieve unprecedented levels of performance. The most impactful advances in AI through novel approaches that others haven't yet discovered. What You'll Do Build breakthrough AI Products - Design and implement novel AI solutions that solve complex problems Research … reality. Rapidly prototype and iterate - Move quickly from theoretical concepts to working demonstrations that prove new capabilities and business value. Scale cutting-edge research - Work with massive datasets and distributed systems to bring research breakthroughs into production systems used by enterprise clients. Collaborate across teams - Partner with product engineering and solutions teams to integrate novel AI capabilities More ❯

our mission to elevate the human experience of sexuality and relationships. You will be responsible for core product engineering, working on the Feeld mobile app and the supporting backend systems to deliver new features and updates to our Members. To be right for this role, you should have extensive backend development experience, ideally with TypeScript - and a solid understanding … peers across the business to ensure a fully supported user experience, including required "back office" tooling, security/compliance features, and data/analytics capabilities. Monitor and review current systems and services, and recommend and implement changes to address technical debt often. About you: You have worked on scalable (1M MAU) and distributed systems, focused on performance … on a live production app using GraphQL and DynamoDB. You have experience collaborating on product and design requirements with stakeholders. You are effective at collaborating in a remote and distributed work environment, maintaining open communication and strong connections with colleagues. You are experienced with distributed systems and have a keen eye for software architecture and its implementation. More ❯

is a hybrid position. Your future duties and responsibilities In this role, you will be at the centre of building and evolving observability platforms that enable clients to monitor distributed systems with confidence. You’ll design and maintain pipelines using the Elastic Stack and Grafana, write production-ready Python code, and integrate observability solutions into complex environments. You … will also lead on automation, performance tuning, and the adoption of monitoring best practices that make systems resilient and services more effective. Working alongside application teams and stakeholders, you will ensure observability solutions meet business needs, provide meaningful insights, and drive operational excellence. You’ll contribute to a culture of collaboration and knowledge sharing, helping to establish observability as … Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana, and Grafana. Code & Automate: Write Python code to support ingestion, automation, and integration of telemetry data. Monitor & Optimise: Implement logging, metrics, tracing, and alerting strategies across distributed systems. Collaborate & Integrate: Partner with teams to understand telemetry needs and deliver meaningful monitoring outcomes. Deploy & Improve: Use CI/CD and infrastructure-as-code to automate observability infrastructure. More ❯

will redefine large-scale risk and trading technology. This is an opportunity to join at SVP level as a hands-on Technical Lead , steering engineering standards, cloud strategy, and distributed system design for one of the most ambitious financial technology projects in the world. Why apply? Greenfield engineering - modern tech stack: Java, Spring Boot, Kubernetes (EKS & GKE), Kafka, Apache … and more) What you'll do Lead technical direction of a next-gen cross-asset risk platform Drive cloud adoption (AWS & GCP), with hands-on focus on Kubernetes and distributed systems Set coding standards, architecture patterns, and best practices across a global engineering team Work with senior stakeholders, cloud vendors (AWS, Google) , and quant teams to scale the … codebase What we're looking for Expert knowledge of Java/JVM/Spring Boot Deep experience with Kubernetes (EKS, GKE) and cloud platforms (AWS, GCP) Proven background in distributed systems, event-driven architecture, and high-performance platforms Strong leadership skills - able to influence, mentor, and set technical strategy Experience with messaging and data technologies (Kafka, RabbitMQ, MongoDB More ❯

About xAI xAI's mission is to create AI systems that can accurately understand the universe and aid humanity in its pursuit of knowledge. Our team is small, highly motivated, and focused on engineering excellence. This organization is for individuals who appreciate challenging themselves and thrive on curiosity. We operate with a flat organizational structure. All employees are expected … About the role An ideal candidate meets at least the following requirements: Expert knowledge of either Rust or C++, Experience in designing, implementing, and maintaining reliable and horizontally scalable distributed systems, Knowledge of service observability and reliability best practices, Experience in operating commonly used databases such as PostgreSQL, Clickhouse, and CockroachDB. Additionally, any of the below points will … some basic technical questions. If you clear the initial phone interview, you will enter the main process, which consists of two technical interviews: Coding interview in Rust or C++. Distributed systems design interview. All interviews will be conducted via Google Meet. Benefits Base salary is just one part of our total rewards package at xAI, which also includes More ❯

or CloudFormation. Solid understanding of networking concepts, security policies, and API gateways in cloud environments. Proficiency in production-grade programming languages such as Rust and C++. Decent understanding of distributed systems, cluster orchestration and management. Good knowledge of data science tools (e.g., PyTorch, Jax, Numpy) and programming languages such as Python. Experience with monitoring tools (Prometheus, Grafana). … in Agile development teams with excellent collaboration skills. Grit in the face of technical obstacles. Nice to have Building SDKs or client libraries to support API consumption. Knowledge of distributed data processing frameworks (Spark, Dask). Understanding of GPU orchestration and optimization in Kubernetes. Familiarity with MLOps and ML model lifecycle pipelines. Experience with AI model training and fine More ❯

networking, including NAT traversal techniques Experience implementing custom binary protocols and serialization formats Familiarity with cryptographic primitives for secure P2P communication Experience with performance profiling and optimization of networked systems Preferred Qualifications 5+ years experience building production P2P systems or distributed systems Experience optimizing JavaScript for low-latency networking applications Knowledge of V8 internals and JavaScript … performance characteristics Experience with libuv and asynchronous I/O in C Contributions to open-source P2P projects or networking libraries Experience building reliable systems on unreliable networks Experience with Node.js native addons and bridging between JS and C More ❯

My client is looking for a talented Java Developer to join their growing engineering team in Manchester. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on high-scale, cloud-native systems using modern technologies in a collaborative, forward-thinking environment. The Role: Java and the full Spring ecosystem (Spring Boot, Spring Cloud, Spring Data, Spring Cloud Stream) Kafka, MongoDB, ElasticSearch … For: ~5 years' experience in a hands-on development role. Experience working within highly regulated businesses (finance, insurance etc) Strong Java development experience using Spring-based frameworks Knowledge of distributed systems and microservices best practices Hands-on with Kafka, NoSQL/ElasticSearch, and containerised environments Experience with AWS services and cloud-native design Comfortable working in Agile teams More ❯

My client is looking for a talented Java Developer to join their growing engineering team in Manchester. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on high-scale, cloud-native systems using modern technologies in a collaborative, forward-thinking environment. The Role: Java and the full Spring ecosystem (Spring Boot, Spring Cloud, Spring Data, Spring Cloud Stream) Kafka, MongoDB, ElasticSearch … For: ~5 years' experience in a hands-on development role. Experience working within highly regulated businesses (finance, insurance etc) Strong Java development experience using Spring-based frameworks Knowledge of distributed systems and microservices best practices Hands-on with Kafka, NoSQL/ElasticSearch, and containerised environments Experience with AWS services and cloud-native design Comfortable working in Agile teams More ❯

a large code base. Automation and CI/CD across the SDLC using Harness. Working with large-scale applications where high performance and low latency is a must Using distributed systems, asynchronous programming techniques and event driven architectures. Cloud native solutions (GCP) and integration with SaaS solutions via RESTful APIs. Container technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) and experience with cloud More ❯

k + Bens + Options Key skills you will bring as a Principal Software Engineer would include : Proven track record in building enterprise-grade Java/Microservices backend systems (Spring Boot or Micronaut preferred) Cloud Native development ideally with AWS Proven experience in distributed systems/Kafka/event-drivensystems Deep understanding of software architecture, patterns, scaling More ❯

Java Developer - Low Latency Systems (FinTech) £90000 - £130000 per annum Benefits and Bonus, Hybrid Contact email: Job ref: LL/HH/88 Startdate: ASAP Java Developer - Low Latency Systems (FinTech) Location: London (Hybrid) Are you an experienced Java Developer with a passion for working on cutting-edge, low-latency systems? Join a dynamic and innovative fintech … solutions in the world of financial markets. We're looking for a talented Mid/Senior Java Developer to contribute to our mission of building the fastest, most reliable systems in the industry. What You'll Do: Design, develop, and maintain high-performance, low-latency Java applications for mission-critical trading systems. Work on optimising throughput and minimizing latency … systems. Excellent problem-solving skills, and an ability to work well in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. Bonus Skills: Exposure to financial markets or trading platforms. Experience with Linux, distributed systems, and high-frequency trading environments. Knowledge of JVM internals and garbage collection tuning. What's on Offer: A chance to work on industry-leading low-latency solutions. More ❯

on the lookout for a Senior Software Developer with strong backend skills and experience across a modern cloud-native tech stack. You'll help design and implement robust, secure systems, write clean and testable code, and support key architectural decisions. You'll also collaborate with cross-functional teams, contribute to API development, and mentor junior developers. There's potential … We look forward to hearing from you! Key Skills: PHP, Symfony, MySQL, REST APIs, Microservices, JavaScript, React, Java, AWS, Docker, CI/CD, Git, Secure Coding, Test-Driven Development, Distributed Systems, Infrastructure as Code (CDK/Terraform), Linux/Bash More ❯

Duties/Responsibilities Write, test, and maintain high-quality, reusable code that adheres to development best practices. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and implement scalable software systems and applications. Contribute to the design and optimization of microservices and cloud-based system architectures. Prototype and implement new features to enhance our financial technology platform. Participate in on … using modern programming languages like Python, Java, Go, or similar tools. Strong understanding of microservices architecture and CI/CD pipelines. Proven expertise in relational databases and familiarity with distributed systems or data-intensive platforms including SQL query expertise. Familiarity with software development best practices like testing, version control, and agile processes. A problem-solving mindset, with the More ❯

Functions) Node.js Java (Spring Boot) Terraform/CloudFormation SQL, GraphQL Postgres, DynamoDB (nice to have) Kubernetes, GitHub Actions, Quarkus (nice to have) What You'll Bring: Proven experience building distributed systems and serverless applications Strong grasp of clean code principles and software testing Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and secure coding practices A collaborative, strategic mindset and More ❯

Golang Developer position is fully remote. Qualifications & Skills required: 3+ years of experience in software development, with a strong focus on Go ( Golang ). Solid understanding of backend architecture, distributed systems and API design. Solid understanding of DevOps, CI/CD, infrastructure as code and cloud platforms. Excellent communication skills and a true team player Experience working with … SaaS platforms or automation tools is a plus. Comfortable working in agile environments (Scrum or Kanban). Experience with microservices, event-driven systems, and containerisation (Docker, Kubernetes) - DESIRABLE Background in product management or user-centred design - DESIRABLE Familiarity with performance optimisation and data modelling - DESIRABLE What you'd be doing: Develop backend services and components using Go. Design and … implement APIs, data models and automation workflows. Optimise performance, scalability and reliability of distributed systems. Participate in code reviews and contribute to technical discussions. Write unit and integration tests to ensure code quality. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand requirements and deliver solutions. Help identify and resolve technical bottlenecks and bugs. Benefits : 30 days annual leave plus bank More ❯

Golang Developer position is fully remote. Qualifications & Skills required: 3+ years of experience in software development, with a strong focus on Go ( Golang ). Solid understanding of backend architecture, distributed systems and API design. Solid understanding of DevOps, CI/CD, infrastructure as code and cloud platforms. Excellent communication skills and a true team player Experience working with … SaaS platforms or automation tools is a plus. Comfortable working in agile environments (Scrum or Kanban). Experience with microservices, event-driven systems, and containerisation (Docker, Kubernetes) - DESIRABLE Background in product management or user-centred design - DESIRABLE Familiarity with performance optimisation and data modelling - DESIRABLE What you'd be doing: Develop backend services and components using Go. Design and … implement APIs, data models and automation workflows. Optimise performance, scalability and reliability of distributed systems. Participate in code reviews and contribute to technical discussions. Write unit and integration tests to ensure code quality. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand requirements and deliver solutions. Help identify and resolve technical bottlenecks and bugs. Benefits : 30 days annual leave plus bank More ❯

Golang Developer position is fully remote. Qualifications & Skills required: 3+ years of experience in software development, with a strong focus on Go ( Golang ). Solid understanding of backend architecture, distributed systems and API design. Solid understanding of DevOps, CI/CD, infrastructure as code and cloud platforms. Excellent communication skills and a true team player Experience working with … SaaS platforms or automation tools is a plus. Comfortable working in agile environments (Scrum or Kanban). Experience with microservices, event-driven systems, and containerisation (Docker, Kubernetes) - DESIRABLE Background in product management or user-centred design - DESIRABLE Familiarity with performance optimisation and data modelling - DESIRABLE What you'd be doing: Develop backend services and components using Go. Design and … implement APIs, data models and automation workflows. Optimise performance, scalability and reliability of distributed systems. Participate in code reviews and contribute to technical discussions. Write unit and integration tests to ensure code quality. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand requirements and deliver solutions. Help identify and resolve technical bottlenecks and bugs. Benefits : 30 days annual leave plus bank More ❯

seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Software Engineer to join their team on a 6-month initial contract. This role offers the opportunity to work on high-impact systems within a secure, high-availability environment, supporting the development of services hosted on Public Cloud platforms. Youll bring strong software engineering expertise, coupled with DevOps proficiency across AWS and … and optimise cloud infrastructure across AWS and GCP, ensuring resilience, cost efficiency, and security. Collaborate with infrastructure, architecture, and cybersecurity teams to meet compliance and governance requirements. Support live systems, conduct root cause analysis, and deliver solutions for incidents and performance bottlenecks. Skills & Experience Bachelors/Masters in Computer Science or equivalent experience. 5+ years in software engineering with … experience in large-scale distributed systems. Proficient in Python and GoLang. Strong background in cloud technologies (AWS and/or GCP), networking, IAM, and cost optimisation. Hands-on experience with DevOps practices, including IaC (Terraform), CI/CD (Jenkins, GitLab CI), and containerisation. Strong understanding of security principles within cloud and enterprise systems. Knowledge of regulatory and compliance standards More ❯

your DevOps proficiency across GCP, to design and implement resilient frontend client, backend services, infrastructure automation, and cloud-native solutions. This is an opportunity to work on high-impact systems within a secure, high-availability environment at one of the world's leading financial institutions. Key Accountabilities Responsibilities will include: • Design, develop and maintain highly available, secure, and performant … cloud infrastructure across GCP, ensuring resilience, cost-efficiency, and data security. • Collaborate closely with infrastructure, architecture, and cybersecurity teams to meet internal risk, compliance, and governance requirements. • Support live systems, perform root cause analysis, and implement solutions for incidents and performance bottlenecks. Qualifications and experience: The ideal candidate for this role will have the below experience and qualifications: • Bachelor … s degree in Computer Science or equivalent industry experience. • Comes from Software Engineering background with infrastructure experience. • 5+ years of development experience with a strong focus on large-scale, distributed systems. • Proficient in Golang and Python. • Experience with Liquibase or similar tools for database change management and version control. • Hands-on experience with GCP, including cloud-native services, networking More ❯