Senior Software Engineer, backend (Online Storage)

📋 Description

• Build and operate the control plane for large-scale distributed SQL databases such as MySQL and
• Design and execute reliability-focused schema and data migrations across multi-tenant database
• Own the networking stack that connects services to storage on Kubernetes, including connection
• Be responsible for owning and delivering quarterly goals for your team, leading engineers on your
• Support your peers and stakeholders in the product development lifecycle by collaborating with
• Proactively identify project, process, technology or business issues, advocate for them, and lead

🎯 Requirements

• Total of 5+ years of experience as a software engineer.
• Experience in designing, developing and launching backend systems at scale technologies like
• In-depth, hands-on experience with large-scale database deployments in a production environment.
• Expertise in distributed databases and database technologies such as MySQL (Preferred), TiDB
• Solid understanding of distributed database architecture, data modeling, and performance tuning.
• Expertise in database benchmarking, load testing, and capacity planning.

🎁 Benefits

• Base pay is part of a total compensation package that may include equity rewards, monthly stipends
• Health coverage at no cost: 100% of premiums covered for employees and their dependents.
• Spending stipends: Monthly stipends support your tech setup, and the ability to choose health and
• Time off to recharge: Flexible time off and generous holiday calendars help you rest when you need
• Own a piece of what you build: Employee stock purchase plan (ESPP) lets you buy Affirm stock at a