Join Cockroach Labs as a Backend Software Engineer to help build a new system for delivering actionable intelligence across the company. This is a remote role based in the US or Canada, with a focus on building out internal knowledge and intelligence infrastructure. You’ll work on feature development, performance optimization, and customer focus, with opportunities for growth and professional development.
Requirements
- 5+ years of hands-on software engineering experience, ideally with distributed systems or complex infrastructure projects
- Exposure to customer-facing or field engineering roles, providing technical guidance and support to clients
- Proficiency in at least one programming language; Go is preferred, but not required
- Strong understanding of containerization (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes)
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, version control (Git), and Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Ansible, etc.)
- Experience working with at least one major public cloud provider (AWS, GCP, or Azure)
- Proven ability to diagnose and resolve complex technical issues in production environments
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, capable of tailoring information to both technical and non-technical audiences
- Comfortable partnering with cross-functional teams—such as Solutions Engineers and Enterprise Architects—to gather requirements and drive customer success
- Willingness to adapt to changing priorities and customer needs in a fast-paced, innovative environment
Benefits
- Stock Options
- Medical Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Life and Disability Insurance
- Professional Development Funds
- Flexible Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Sick Days
- Paid Parental Leave
- Retirement Benefits
- Mental Wellbeing Benefits
To apply for this job please visit www.cockroachlabs.com.

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