About the job
Join Convex in revolutionizing application development!
At Convex, we are on a mission to redefine how software is constructed on the Internet. Our innovative platform enables developers to create swift, dependable, and dynamic applications without the need for a backend team. We offer a comprehensive full-stack application platform, meticulously designed with abstractions for databases, computing, and backend services, allowing both developers and LLMs to innovate rapidly, ensuring products that are scalable and maintain simplicity throughout their lifecycle.
Our Convex team comprises engineers who have architected and built some of the largest backends globally, managing exabytes of data and millions of transactions per second. We are a friendly, collaborative group of passionate individuals who thrive on in-person collaboration in our San Francisco office.
Position Overview:
As Convex evolves, we are seeking outstanding senior or staff-level engineers to help us architect and sustain the future of our infrastructure at scale. If you have a passion for distributed systems and a robust background in designing and managing web infrastructure, we want to connect with you!
We value robust architecture, effective collaboration, and simplicity. Our team embraces high ownership and places significant emphasis on operational excellence. This role is not solely focused on operations; we seek individuals who are dedicated to designing and constructing systems in the most effective manner possible, especially in a startup environment.
Your Responsibilities:
Architect, construct, and oversee Convex’s global cloud infrastructure.
Analyze and enhance the performance and reliability of our systems.
Independently prioritize projects, collaborating closely with the engineering team and CTO.
Establish best practices and reliability standards as we expand our team and systems.
Develop sophisticated systems and database code.
Engage with feedback from leadership regarding seeking simpler and more elegant solutions.
What We Value:
A strong enthusiasm for distributed systems and backend infrastructure.
A collaborative spirit and a desire to grow with the team.
A commitment to best practices and maintaining high standards in engineering.

