Software Engineer, Infrastructure (2-8 YOE)
Software Development
WFA Digital Insight
As demand for cloud infrastructure specialists surges, Airtable's Software Engineer role stands out with its focus on building scalable, developer-friendly systems. With the remote job market growing 25% in 2025, skills like Kubernetes and database optimization are in high demand. Before applying, candidates should understand Airtable's commitment to empowering users and driving innovation in the no-code space.
Job Description
About the Role
Airtable is evolving its infrastructure to meet the needs of its fast-growing engineering organization. We're looking for a Software Engineer to join our team and improve critical product infrastructure.Responsibilities
- Join the Base Infrastructure team to own the system powering Airtable's core product, serving Airtable bases
- Invest in the foundations of our homegrown in-memory database, focusing on projects like building replication for zero downtime failovers, optimizing performance and memory usage, and vertical scaling
- Alternatively, join the Compute pod to build and manage our Kubernetes-based platform supporting every service at Airtable, including new AI services
- Work on overhauling the network stack and service discovery, region-level disaster recovery, and building custom Kubernetes operators
Requirements
- 2-8 years of experience in software engineering
- Strong background in building scalable systems with great developer experience
How to Stand Out
- Familiarize yourself with Airtable's technology stack, including Kubernetes and in-memory databases, to stand out in your application
- Showcase your experience with scalable system design and developer experience in your portfolio or resume
- Prepare to discuss your approach to building replication for zero downtime failovers and optimizing performance in a system
- Highlight any experience with custom Kubernetes operators or region-level disaster recovery
- Be ready to talk about your understanding of Airtable's commitment to empowering users and driving innovation in the no-code space
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