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Software Engineer, Backend Systems

RescaleUnited StatesRemote
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Rescale is high performance computing built for the cloud. We empower engineers while giving IT security and control. From supersonic jets to personalized medicine, industry leaders are bringing new product innovations to market with unprecedented speed and efficiency. Rescale is a cloud platform delivering intelligent full-stack automation and performance optimization. IT leaders use Rescale to deliver HPC-as-a-Service with a secure control plane to deliver any application, on any architecture, at any scale on their cloud of choice.
We are seeking a systems-oriented backend engineer to join our team! 

Some of the things you will work on and impact:


  • own end-to-end delivery of essential, new functionality for Rescale customers
  • engage in regular, proactive work to assure systems performance and reliability
  • develop and maintain services that handle >250 reqs/s and that involve challenging requirements for task scheduling, security, and durability.
  • work with your teammates to maintain high quality automation for build, test, and deployment of software and infrastructure to multiple cloud providers and Kubernetes clusters

What we’re looking for: 


  • 2+ years of experience building performant, non-trivial backend systems, ideally using a statically typed, service-oriented language such as Java or Go.
  • High enthusiasm for supporting both internal and external stakeholders, and especially for delivering products that solve real problems for end users.
  • Expertise or strong interest in the following areas: Linux internals (notably namespaces and cgroups), concurrent and multi-threaded programming, distributed systems design, database durability, testing, profiling, application security.
  • Flexibility and dedication to work in a team and ship exceptional software.
  • BS in Computer Science or equivalent experience.

Diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging are fundamental to our success. We strive to be a workplace where we: 


  • Welcome ALL and ALL are welcome.
  • Show up with our whole selves or whichever parts of ourselves we’re comfortable sharing, and be ready to see the same in others. 
  • Be ready to learn, unlearn, and learn again. 
  • Respect others and their opinions. We practice empathy in the way we interact with each other and celebrate uniqueness as a team. 
  • Seek to understand - ask more questions than one makes statements.
  • Provide safety from judgment and preserve a collaborative environment.

Rescale is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. As part of our standard hiring process for new employees, employment with Rescale will be contingent upon successful completion of a comprehensive background check.   Compensation Range: $130K - $160K

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Life at Rescale

Next-generation, innovative engineering. Your ideas aren't limited. We believe your resources shouldn't be either. Rescale (www.rescale.com) provides the largest, most secure, global HPC footprint seamlessly integrated into an easy-to-use platform built for engineers and scientists. We are always hiring great talent: https://jobs.lever.co/rescale Rescale partners with industry-leading software vendors to provide instant access to a variety of simulation packages while simultaneously offering highly secure, customizable HPC. With platforms optimized for specific workloads, users are able to maximize their resources in an environment that is tailored to their CAE simulation needs. Rescale offers three platforms: ScaleX Enterprise: Developed with both engineering and IT in mind, enterprise companies use ScaleX Enterprise to transform their IT from rigid on-premise hardware to a flexible, scalable HPC environment with a robust administration portal, remote visualization, and HPC integration capabilities. ScaleX Pro: This platform is designed for independent professionals and SMBs to perform complex simulations with increased speed and performance. The platform can be deployed to any organization within minutes. ScaleX Developer: This platform is designed for external application developers and software vendors to build, test, and deploy software directly to Rescale's platforms using Rescale's powerful backend. Rescale is located in San Francisco and works with users in the aerospace, automotive, energy, life sciences, construction, marine, consumer products, and manufacturing industries.
Thrive Here & What We Value1. Equal Opportunities Employer2. Transparent Candidate Privacy Policies3. Collaborative, Diverse Team Environment4. Safety from Judgment and Focus on Inclusion5. Commitment to Building Meaningful Relationships6. Disruptive and Innovative Company Culture7. Fully Remote Position with Minimal Travel Requirements8. Base Compensation + Equity9. Highperforming Marketing Team with Crossfunctional Collaboration10. Emphasis on Learning and Celebrating Uniqueness

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