[Remote] Sr. Software Engineer, Cloud Network – Slack

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Salesforce is the #1 AI CRM, driving innovation and customer success through technology. The role involves designing and operating systems for Slack’s cloud networking stack, focusing on reliability and scalability while collaborating with various engineering teams.ResponsibilitiesDesign, build, and operate the systems that power Slack’s global cloud networking stack—including ingress/egress load balancing, service-to-service networking, DNS, CDN, and traffic managementDevelop and automate detection, mitigation, and response systems to defend against DDoS and other large-scale network threatsContribute to infrastructure-as-code and automation frameworks to improve reliability, repeatability, and efficiencyTroubleshoot complex issues across applications, distributed systems, and networks in Linux-based environmentsPartner closely with AWS and other engineering teams to scale Slack’s worldwide infrastructure and adopt new cloud technologiesDrive improvements in system observability, reliability, and ease-of-use by iterating quickly on designs and collaborating across engineeringParticipate in on-call rotations to ensure the availability and resiliency of critical Slack infrastructureSkillsU.S. Citizenship. We are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this role5+ years of experience in software engineering, with a strong focus on distributed systems, cloud-native applications, and microservicesHands-on experience with cloud providers such as AWS or GCPStrong knowledge of TCP/IP, DNS, DNSSEC, and related network protocolsProven track record of building tools, automation, or services using one or more programming languages (e.g., Go, Ruby, Python, C/C++)Extensive experience with infrastructure-as-code (Terraform, CloudFormation)Prior experience deploying, operating, and debugging server software on LinuxStrong interpersonal and communication skills; able to explain complex technical concepts to designers, support staff, and fellow engineersA BS, MS, or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical field (or equivalent work experience)A domain expert within the AWS ecosystem (NLB, VPC / IAM / S3 / EC2)Experience contributing to or operating large-scale, highly available production systemsKnowledge of DDoS detection/mitigation strategies and automation frameworksInterest in cost optimization and operational efficiency at cloud scaleBenefitsTime off programsMedicalDentalVisionMental health supportPaid parental leaveLife and disability insurance401(k)Employee stock purchasing programCompany OverviewSalesforce is a cloud-based software company that provides customer relationship management software and applications. It was founded in 1999, and is headquartered in San Francisco, California, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is   Apply To this Job