Software Engineer, Cloud Infrastructure
Description For Software Engineer, Cloud Infrastructure
10x Genomics is at the forefront of biotechnology, developing innovative tools that enable scientists to make groundbreaking discoveries in cancer, immunology, and neuroscience. We're seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join our cloud infrastructure team in a hybrid role based in Pleasanton, CA.
The role focuses on building and maintaining our cloud infrastructure and HPC platform, requiring expertise in Linux, cloud computing, and distributed systems. You'll work with a multi-disciplinary team of experts in microfluidics, biochemistry, mechanical engineering, and computational biology, contributing to products that have real-world impact in life sciences.
As a cloud infrastructure engineer, you'll be responsible for designing and implementing scalable services, managing high-performance computing systems, and ensuring operational excellence through automation. The position offers competitive compensation ($177,000 - $239,000) and the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology.
The ideal candidate brings 5+ years of software engineering experience, strong Linux systems knowledge, and expertise in Python or Go. You'll work with modern technologies including AWS, Kubernetes, and Infrastructure as Code tools. This role is perfect for someone who is passionate about building reliable, scalable systems and wants to contribute to advancing biological research.
Join 10x Genomics if you're excited about working in a collaborative, inclusive environment where your work directly impacts scientific breakthroughs. The company values diversity and innovation, offering comprehensive benefits and the chance to make a real difference in the life sciences industry.
Responsibilities For Software Engineer, Cloud Infrastructure
- Design, build, deploy, and maintain resilient and scalable services and High Performance Computing (HPC) systems in the cloud
- Scale systems and improve operational efficiency through extensive automation
- Collaborate with the software engineering team on continuous delivery and deployment
- Monitor infrastructure and applications for uptime and resource utilization
- Identify performance bottlenecks, troubleshoot and mitigate system issues
- Maintain detailed documentation of system build and operational procedures
- Participate in on-call rotations
Requirements For Software Engineer, Cloud Infrastructure
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent work experience
- 5 years software engineering experience in Python or Go
- 3 years Linux systems engineering and operational experience
- Experience with AWS services and infrastructure
- Experience with Infrastructure as Code (ex. Terraform, Ansible), CI/CD tools/systems
- Proficiency in shell scripting
- Experience with container based solutions like Docker
- Knowledge of Linux kernel tuning, networking, and performance optimization
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
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