Staff Software Engineer, Traffic
Temporal Technologies · NAMER
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- Hybrid
- Full-time
- $249,000 / year
- NAMER
Job highlights
- Lead traffic, network optimization, cloud orchestration.
- Drive technical strategy and execution.
- Impact scalability and reliability of infrastructure.
- Mentor and guide engineering team.
- Requires 8+ years coding, distributed systems.
About the role
About Us
Temporal is an open source programming model that can simplify code, make applications more reliable, and help developers focus on the important things like delivering features faster. We are on a mission to be the reliable foundation of every developer’s toolbox, and are building the team that will make that happen.
Our values guide us —they are present in how we show up, make decisions, and work together to make an impact. We’re curious, driven, collaborative, genuine and humble.
Temporal is growing and we are looking for those who share our values, challenge 'standard' thinking, and want to influence our future. If you have a passion for improving the developer experience, building world-class open-source software and communities, and want to be a part of our amazing team, we'd love to hear from you!
Summary
We are seeking a Staff Software Engineer to join our Infrastructure Traffic team, where you will play a key role in driving the technical strategy, execution, and leadership of projects across traffic management, network optimization, and cloud orchestration. This is an exciting opportunity to significantly impact the scalability, reliability, and operational excellence of Temporal’s networking infrastructure, while also mentoring and guiding the team. [Click here to see more detail on our Traffic Team]
What You'll Do
Invent
- Lead the design and development of systems that optimize network traffic and scale for global expansion.
- Drive architectural decisions for high-impact projects, ensuring scalability and reliability.
- Co-author long-term technical roadmaps that set the vision for network scalability, performance, and engineering velocity.
- Set the standard for a culture of engineering and operational excellence.
Own
- Build and nurture effective partnerships across engineering, product, and security teams to align on network infrastructure goals.
- Lead and conduct design reviews for critical projects with a focus on system-level tradeoffs and network scalability.
- Drive the design and implementation of “secure by default” network systems in collaboration with security teams.
- Act as a key stakeholder by engaging with customers and internal teams to understand business requirements and deliver innovative solutions.
Learn
- Deeply understand how to leverage Temporal’s software to build and scale networking infrastructure.
- Gather insights into customer needs and incorporate them into technical decision-making for traffic management and networking strategies.
- Stay at the forefront of technology advancements in traffic management, networking, and cloud orchestration.
Collaborate
- Mentor and guide engineers, sharing best practices and design principles for building reliable and scalable networking systems.
- Drive alignment across teams, ensuring roadmaps are cohesive and deliverables are on track.
- Foster a collaborative and growth-oriented environment, helping others improve while continuing to expand your own expertise.
What You'll Bring
- Proven experience leading complex engineering efforts focused on network traffic management, network optimization, and cloud orchestration.
- Exceptional collaboration and communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to align stakeholders and lead cross-functional teams.
- A track record of contributing to long-term technical roadmaps and making thoughtful system-level tradeoffs.
- At least 8+ years of coding experience in languages like Go, Java, or similar, with strong expertise in writing concurrent and distributed code.
- Extensive experience designing and building distributed systems, leveraging concurrency primitives, and optimizing network performance.
- Deep expertise in traffic and networking systems, with familiarity across adjacent infrastructure domains.
- Hands-on experience with cloud providers such as AWS, GCP, or Azure, and the ability to optimize cost, performance, and scalability.
- A strong sense of ownership and the ability to balance short-term priorities with long-term strategic goals.
Compensation
The estimated pay range for this role is $212,000 - $286,000 depending on experience and location. Additionally, this role is eligible to participate in Temporal's equity plan.
Compensation ranges reflect salary and commission compensation (when applicable) across several geographic markets. Employment offers carefully consider multiple factors, including prior experience, knowledge, expertise, skillset, market location, and job level assessed during the interview process.
Employee benefits and perks below are for full-time employees, part-time or temporary positions are excluded.
U.S. Benefits
- Unlimited PTO, 12 Holidays + 2 Floating Holidays
- 100% Premiums Coverage for Medical, Dental, and Vision
- AD&D, LT & ST Disability, and Life Insurance (Standard & Supplemental Available)
- Empower 401K Plan
- Additional Perks for Learning & Development, Lifestyle Spending, In-Home Office Setup, Professional Memberships, WFH Meals, Internet Stipend and more!
International Benefits
Paid Time Off (PTO) and Benefits outside the United States vary by country, and are issued in partnership with Remote.com. Additionally, Temporal offers perks to all international employees for learning & career development, a lifestyle spending account, in-home office setup (in addition to company-issued hardware), professional memberships, work-from-home meals, and access to the Calm app for mental wellness.
Travel
Temporal is a globally distributed, collaborative team that values opportunities for in-person connection. Occasional travel may be required for company events, team offsites, and other meaningful moments that bring us together.
Additional Perks
- $3,600 / Year Work from Home Meals
- $1,800 / Year Professional Enrichment (Career Development & Professional Memberships)
- $1,200 / Year Lifestyle Spending Account
- $1,000 / Year In-Home Office Setup (In addition to Temporal issued equipment - laptop, monitor, keyboard, mouse, trackpad, and extension power cable at no cost to you)
- $74 / Month Reimbursement for Internet
- Calm App Subscription for Mental Health & Wellness
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement
Temporal Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Temporal Technologies does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. We embrace and celebrate differences and diversity.
Temporal is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. If you need to request a reasonable accommodation, please let your Recruiter know so we can assist.
We are not working with external recruitment agencies, thanks.
Key skills/competency
- Staff Software Engineer
- Traffic Management
- Network Optimization
- Cloud Orchestration
- Distributed Systems
- Go/Java
- Concurrency
- Scalability
- Reliability
- Engineering Leadership
Skills & topics
- Staff Software Engineer
- Traffic Management
- Network Optimization
- Cloud Orchestration
- Go
- Java
- Distributed Systems
- Concurrency
- Scalability
- Reliability
- Infrastructure
- Engineering Leadership
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight experience in network traffic, optimization, and cloud orchestration. Quantify achievements in distributed systems and coding (Go, Java).
- Craft a compelling application: Clearly articulate your leadership in complex engineering efforts and your ability to drive technical roadmaps. Emphasize collaboration and stakeholder alignment.
- Prepare for technical interviews: Be ready to discuss deep expertise in traffic/networking systems, distributed systems design, concurrency, and cloud provider experience (AWS, GCP, Azure).
- Showcase ownership and mentorship: Demonstrate your track record of taking ownership of projects and mentoring engineers, aligning with Temporal's values.
- Research Temporal's culture: Understand their open-source model, values (curious, driven, collaborative, genuine, humble), and mission to be a developer's reliable foundation.
Technical preparation
Behavioral questions
Frequently asked questions
- What are the key responsibilities for a Staff Software Engineer, Traffic at Temporal Technologies?
- As a Staff Software Engineer on the Infrastructure Traffic team at Temporal Technologies, you will lead the design, development, and execution of systems for network traffic management, optimization, and cloud orchestration. This involves driving technical strategy, ensuring scalability and reliability of the networking infrastructure, mentoring engineers, and collaborating with cross-functional teams.
- What qualifications are essential for the Staff Software Engineer, Traffic role at Temporal?
- Essential qualifications include proven experience leading complex engineering efforts in network traffic management, optimization, and cloud orchestration. You'll need at least 8+ years of coding experience in languages like Go or Java, extensive experience with distributed systems and concurrency, deep expertise in traffic and networking systems, and hands-on experience with cloud providers (AWS, GCP, Azure).
- How does Temporal Technologies approach work-life balance and employee well-being for its Staff Software Engineers?
- Temporal Technologies offers robust benefits including unlimited PTO (U.S.), comprehensive health coverage, and additional perks for learning, lifestyle spending, and home office setup. International employees also receive PTO and benefits through partnerships, along with similar perks. They also offer a Calm app subscription for mental wellness.
- What is the estimated salary range for a Staff Software Engineer, Traffic at Temporal Technologies?
- The estimated pay range for this role at Temporal Technologies is $212,000 to $286,000 annually, depending on experience and location. The role is also eligible for Temporal's equity plan.
- Does Temporal Technologies support remote work for this Staff Software Engineer, Traffic position?
- Temporal Technologies is a globally distributed team that values in-person connection, indicating a hybrid or on-site approach may be common. While the description doesn't explicitly state remote, their globally distributed nature suggests flexibility. Occasional travel for company events may be required.
- What is the application process like for a Staff Software Engineer, Traffic role at Temporal?
- The application process at Temporal typically involves submitting a tailored resume highlighting relevant experience, followed by interviews that assess technical skills, leadership capabilities, and cultural fit. Expect to discuss your experience with distributed systems, network optimization, and your approach to collaboration and mentorship.