Staff Software Engineer - Distributed Systems

Summary

Join Trellis, a Series A startup, as a Staff Software Engineer to scale real-time bidding services. You will design, implement, and operate robust, high-throughput distributed services using Python, Kubernetes, and GCP. This fully remote position (US/Canada) requires 7-12 years of backend/infrastructure engineering experience with GCP expertise. You'll manage GCP ecosystems, design high-throughput systems, own partner integrations, and contribute to technical strategy. Trellis offers competitive compensation, benefits, and a collaborative culture.

Requirements

• 7-12 years of engineering experience, with a majority of your time focused on backend or infrastructure systems
• Expertise in utilizing GCP managed services to effectively deploy, monitor, manage, and scale reliable systems, directly contributing to product improvements and business objectives
• A “get it done” mindset with the ability to balance speed, performance, and scalability
• The ability to optimize the tech stack functionally, minimize the required maintenance and maximize value discovery
• Strong knowledge of architecting for resilience and high availability within cloud infrastructure

Responsibilities

• Evolve our real time bidding services, including the machine learning serving services and infrastructure
• Manage and optimize our Google Cloud Platform (GCP) ecosystem
• Design and maintain high-throughput distributed systems that gracefully handle large-scale data pipelines
• Own and operate integrations with a growing list of external partners—laying the foundation for long-term growth
• Be a critical voice in technical strategy, architecture decisions, and product direction
• Stay fast and focused, delivering impact through smart choices
• Collaborate with a cross-functional team that includes product, data, and fellow engineers

Benefits

• Flat, collaborative, transparent culture; get in at the ground floor and be a true business partner
• Opportunities for growth and development within your role and all areas of the organization
• 75th-percentile (competitive!) compensation
• 100% remote work environment
• Quarterly, fun team bonding events
• Unlimited vacation time
• 100% employer-paid Platinum-tier health insurance for employee, 65% for dependents
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Bonuses and equity opportunities
• Budget for home office equipment