Staff Software Engineer

Summary

Join Domino's Distributions team and play a crucial role in shaping the backbone of our platform, ensuring scalability, reliability, and a seamless experience for our customers and engineering teams. You will design and develop software solutions, build shared services, optimize developer experience, contribute to open-source technologies, and bridge engineering and strategy. This role requires 8+ years of software engineering experience, Kubernetes expertise, proficiency in building reliable software (preferably in Python or Go), and a deep understanding of Linux systems and distributed systems. We offer a competitive salary, equity, company bonus, 401(k) plan, and comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits.

Requirements

• 8+ years previously in a software engineering individual contributor role
• Kubernetes Expertise – Proven experience designing, deploying, and managing Kubernetes clusters and workloads in production environments
• Software Development – Strong proficiency in building reliable, scalable software, preferably in Python or Go
• Containerization Knowledge – Experience with container technologies such as Docker, containerd, CRI-O, and podman
• Cloud-Native Architecture – Hands-on experience designing and operating cloud-based systems on AWS, GCP, or Azure
• Infrastructure as Code – Familiarity with automation tools like Terraform, CloudFormation, and Helm to streamline infrastructure management
• Linux Systems Expertise – Deep understanding of Linux system internals, including kernel fundamentals and low-level system operations
• Distributed Systems Experience – Strong grasp of distributed computing principles and best practices
• Effective Communication – Ability to articulate technical concepts, collaborate across teams, and document processes clearly
• Independent Problem-Solving – Capable of working autonomously and driving initiatives to completion

Responsibilities

• Build for the Customer – Design and develop software solutions that guide our customers through their full lifecycle, ensuring a seamless and efficient experience
• Elevate the Platform – Develop a flexible, scalable, and extensible set of shared services to power our product’s future growth
• Empower Engineers – Improve the developer experience by optimizing processes, automation, and tooling, making it easier to test, deploy, and maintain software
• Strengthen Open Source – Extend and contribute enhancements to the open-source technologies that form the foundation of our product
• Bridge Engineering & Strategy – Create and communicate well-structured technical designs that align with business objectives and resonate with cross-functional stakeholders
• Raise the Bar on Quality – Help fellow engineers deliver high-quality work through thoughtful design and code reviews
• Deliver with Impact – Collaborate with product managers to ensure solutions are well-planned, aligned with user needs, and delivered on time

Preferred Qualifications

• Security Awareness – Understanding of security challenges specific to cloud and containerized environments
• GCP or Azure Specialization – Advanced knowledge of GCP or Azure is a plus
• Functional Programming – Experience with Scala or other functional programming languages is advantageous

Benefits

• Equity
• Company bonus or sales commissions/bonuses
• 401(k) plan
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Wellness stipends