Distributed Systems Engineer
LiveKit
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: Remote • 🇺🇸 United States
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💰 $120,000 - $250,000 per year
Job Level
Mid-LevelSenior
About the role
- Design and build core control, data, and observability systems
- Implement resilient architectures that degrade gracefully under partial failure
- Build libraries, protocols, and tooling for reliability and developer velocity
- Diagnose and harden critical paths using metrics and real-world insights
- Shape new platform capabilities across various domains
Requirements
- Experience building and operating critical production services
- Strong programming fundamentals
- Ability to learn quickly in unfamiliar domains
- Understanding of data flow, state, and performance
- Comfortable with incomplete information and evolving requirements
- Clear communication and practical engineering skills
Benefits
- Competitive salary and equity package
- Health, dental, and vision benefits
- Flexible vacation policy
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
programming fundamentalsdata flowstate managementperformance optimizationresilient architecturesmetrics analysissystem designlibrary developmentprotocol developmenttooling for reliability
Soft skills
quick learningclear communicationpractical engineeringadaptabilityproblem-solvingcritical thinkingcollaborationattention to detailorganizational skillsability to work with incomplete information