Senior Backend Engineer, Cloud (Boston, MA)

About The Position

WEKA is architecting a new approach to the enterprise data stack built for the AI era. The WEKA® Data Platform sets the standard for AI infrastructure with a cloud and AI-native software solution that can be deployed anywhere. It transforms legacy data silos into data pipelines that make GPUs, AI, and other performance-intensive workloads run faster, work more efficiently, and consume less energy.WEKA is a pre-IPO, growth-stage company on a hyper-growth trajectory. We’ve raised $375M in capital with dozens of world-class venture capital and strategic investors. We help the world’s most innovative enterprises and research organizations, including 12 of the Fortune 50, reach discoveries, insights, and outcomes faster and more sustainably.We’re passionate about helping our customers overcome complex data challenges to accelerate their innovation and help grow their businesses. If you share our passion, we invite you to join us on this exciting journey.

Weka is looking for a motivated and experienced Senior Backend Engineer (Cloud team) in Boston MA with a deep knowledge in cloud infrastructure, networking and security along with a development background to enhance, develop and bring our infrastructure and surrounding utilities to the next level.

What You'll Do:

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable solutions for deploying WEKA on leading cloud platforms, including AWS, GCP, Azure, and Oracle Cloud.
• Build and enhance cloud APIs for seamless integration with the WEKA software stack.
• Implement infrastructure-as-code using tools such as Terraform, enabling efficient and automated deployments.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align cloud capabilities with product requirements and customer needs.
• Monitor, optimize, and secure cloud-based environments to ensure reliability, scalability, and performance.

Our Stack:

• Cloud Platforms: AWS, GCP, Azure, Oracle
• Tools: Terraform, K8S operator 
• Programming Languages: Go, Python

Qualifications:

• 6+ years of hands-on experience in Go development: Proven expertise in building scalable and maintainable backend solutions.
• Extensive knowledge and experience with Kubernetes Operators 
• Proficiency in Linux environments: Familiarity with Linux-based systems, scripting, and system-level troubleshooting.
• Networking and security knowledge: Experience with setting up secure networking solutions and managing cloud security configurations.
• Cloud infrastructure expertise: Hands-on experience designing and managing resources on major cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure, Oracle).
• Strong communication skills: Fluency in English and ability to effectively collaborate in a distributed team environment.

Concerned that you don’t meet every qualification above?

Studies have shown that women and people of color may be less likely to apply for jobs if they don’t meet every qualification specified. At WEKA, we are committed to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace. If you are excited about this position but are concerned that your past work experience doesn’t match up perfectly with the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway – you may be just the right candidate for this or other roles at WEKA.

 WEKA is an equal opportunity employer that prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.