Senior Software Engineer with Go/Python – Cluster team

Who we are

We’re Redis. We built the product that runs the fast apps our world runs on. (If you checked the weather, used your credit card, or looked at your flight status online today, you’re welcome.) At Redis, you’ll work with the fastest, simplest technology in the business- whether you’re building it, telling its story, or selling it to our 10,000+ worldwide customers. We’re creating a faster world with simpler experiences. You in?

Why would you love this job?

Are you passionate about developing cutting-edge software that drives performance at the highest level? Join our Core Platforms team and be part of creating the software behind the world’s fastest NoSQL clusters, supporting more than 200 million ops/sec at sub-millisecond latency with true linear scalability. You’ll have the opportunity to work with a geo-distributed architecture that ensures data remains accessible and secure across multiple regions. If you thrive in fast-paced environments and love solving complex technical challenges, this role is your chance to push the boundaries of what’s possible in cluster management.

We are looking for innovative engineers who are excited to take on the challenge of building highly scalable systems with low latency and rock-solid uptime. By joining our team, you will be working alongside some of the brightest minds in the industry to deliver top-tier solutions that meet the demands of global enterprises. Your contributions will ensure seamless data distribution and continuous availability, helping businesses stay agile and competitive in today’s digital landscape.

What you’ll do:

• Develop the next generation of Redis Cluster products and solutions.
• Own and lead Redis Cluster features end-to-end, from design through development, testing, and deployment.
• Debug, maintain, and improve the Redis Cluster infrastructure, enhancing its ability to handle many thousands of databases with millions of requests per second.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to other team members.
• Participate in various open source projects that Redis maintains and/or contributes to.
• Work closely with team members, Product, DevOps, Support, Customer Success, and other R&D teams.

What will you need to have?

• 6+ years of backend development experience working on a large-scale production-grade system (preferably in Python or Go)
• Excellent coding skills with a good understanding of large-scale architecture and design patterns
• Experience with cloud computing and operating systems (specifically Linux)
• Experience with CI/CD and deployment tooling (e.g.: Github actions)
• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Computer Science or Related Field
• Self-directed, ambitious, and eager to learn new skills and technologies

Extra great if you have: 

• Experience designing and implementing distributed systems – a BIG advantage
• Experience with NoSQL databases (especially Redis)
• Experience with Python/Go
• Experience with at least one of the big cloud platforms (e.g.: AWS, GCP, Azure)
• Have participated in an end-to-end big data and/or large scale performance challenge

We give back to our employees:

Our culture is what makes Redis a fun and rewarding place to work. To support you at work and beyond, we offer all our team members fantastic benefits and perks:

• Competitive compensation package formed by salary and equity grants
• 25 days of flexible vacation time
• Hybrid working options from both home and the office
• Home internet & phone monthly allowance
• One-time home-office setup allowance
• Health and dental insurance for you
• Personal life insurance
• Critical Illness Cover
• Lunch and snacks in the office