Senior/Lead Software Engineer, Cloud Platform

About the role

About PhoenixAI

PhoenixAI is the Agentic AI Database, purpose-built to give autonomous AI agents sub-second access to live enterprise data at massive scale. The platform unifies real-time and at-rest data in a single AI-native engine, combining the speed and concurrency that agentic workloads demand with the governance and deployment flexibility enterprises require to put AI into production. Formerly known as CelerData, PhoenixAI is headquartered in Menlo Park, California. Learn more at phoenixdata.ai

Job Overview

We’re looking for talented Software Engineers to join our team and help drive the development of PhoenixAI Cloud Platform. If you are passionate about developing advanced SaaS systems and enjoy solving challenging technical problems in a collaborative, open-source-oriented environment, we invite you to join our team at PhoenixAI and help shape the future of data analytics.

Key Responsibilities

Designing, developing, upgrading, and maintaining the Cloud Control Plane.

Developing and iterating new user-facing features, such as auto-scaling, backup recovery, security enhancements, diagnostic optimization, and observability.

Ensuring that users of cloud products have a stable and reliable product experience.

Qualifications

5+ years of professional experience in developing platforms or backend for commercial or open-source applications.

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related fields is required.

Understanding of computer principles, with a solid foundation in data structures and algorithms, and strong programming skills.

Passionate about problem-solving, with the ability to help customers identify issues in complex online environments.

Advance proficiency in Golang, Java, etc., and a deep understanding of technologies such as K8S, database systems, and distributed systems.

Experience in developing cloud management systems (IaaS/PaaS/SaaS) is preferred.

Familiarity with AWS/Azure/GCP IaaS, VPC, and network infrastructure is a plus.

*Please note that this role is remote friendly to senior+ candidates.

Every PhoenixAI hire is held to the same operating bar: own the outcome, seek truth and build trust, move fast with judgment, work AI-first, and raise the bar without ego.

Compensation

The base salary range for this role in the San Francisco Bay Area is $160,000 to $240,000. The offer also includes equity and PhoenixAI's full benefits package. Where you land in the range depends on your experience, scope, and interview results.

PhoenixAI is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome candidates of all backgrounds and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.