[Remote] Senior Software Engineer

Note The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. HireQ Talent is partnering with a high-growth, AI-native startup that is redefining how modern software runs through persistent, always-on cloud environments. They are seeking a Senior Software Engineer who will build application-layer systems controlling infrastructure and design isolated customer environments across VMs and containers. Responsibilities Build application-layer systems that control infrastructure (VM lifecycle, containers, orchestration, queues) Design and scale isolated, per-customer environments across VMs and containers Create robust abstractions for queues, locking, background processing, and service orchestration Own and evolve infrastructure using Infrastructure-as-Code (Pulumi, Terraform, CDK) Work hands-on across Linux systems, networking, containers, storage, and runtime debugging Ship high-impact features quickly in a rapid iteration, high-ownership environment Skills 6–12 years of experience owning production infrastructure and systems at scale Strong backend foundation (roughly 60% backend / 40% infrastructure) Deep experience with cloud platforms (Azure preferred; AWS/GCP also welcome) Proven track record of shipping end-to-end production systems Built infrastructure through application code, not just tooling or configuration Experience working in Series A–C startups, owning critical systems Hands-on expertise with Containers (Docker, Kubernetes) Infrastructure-as-code (Pulumi, Terraform, CDK) Messaging systems, queues, and async processing Experience managing isolated customer environments at scale Background as a Founder, Founding Engineer, or equivalent ownership level A genuine passion for AI and its real-world applications Thrives in early-stage intensity, moves fast, takes ownership, and delivers Comfortable solving problems from first principles, without a roadmap Strong product intuition combined with sound engineering judgment A natural bias toward action, impact, and accountability Built or scaled persistent, isolated environments (VMs or containers) Designed architectures where each customer runs in their own environment Worked in fast-scaling startup environments, delivering at speed Successfully balanced application engineering with infrastructure ownership Demonstrated founder-level velocity, ownership, and decision-making Benefits Meaningful equity Fully Remote (US / Europe–friendly time zones) Company Overview HireQ Talent - Your Partner for Intelligent Tech Hiring. It was founded in 2026, and is headquartered in Bath, GB, with a workforce of 2-10 employees. Its website is https//www.hireqtalent.co.uk.

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