Staff Distributed Systems Engineer
About the Role
What You’ll Do
Key Deliverables & Architecture
- Design fault-tolerant distributed consensus protocols, mentor senior engineers, and optimize p99 latency.
What You Bring
Must-Have Requirements
- 7+ years experience with distributed consensus (Raft/Paxos), low-latency Go/Rust services, and database scaling.
Preferred / Nice-to-Have
- Hands-on experience deploying AI/LLM inference pipelines, embeddings, or vector databases (pgvector/Pinecone).
- Contributions to open-source infrastructure projects or published engineering whitepapers.
- Advanced cloud certifications (AWS Solutions Architect Professional, CKA Certified Kubernetes Administrator).
Tech Stack & Tools
Technologies and platforms used daily across this team.
Compensation & Benefits
How We Hire
Transparent application workflow — AI assists with instant parsing, human recruiters make all interview decisions.
2-Minute Direct Application
Upload your resume (PDF or DOCX) with basic contact details. Zero repetitive profile forms.
Instant AI-Assisted Evaluation
Your skills and experience are objectively parsed and scored against deterministic rubric benchmarks.
Human Recruiter Review
A talent partner reviews matching candidates personally. An experienced human recruiter makes every interview decision.
Technical Deep-Dive
Collaborative architectural session discussing real-world systems, trade-offs, and design.
Team Match & Offer
Meet the team, align on vision and compensation, and receive a competitive formal offer.
About Acme Cloud AI (Demo Sandbox)
Acme Cloud AI (Demo Sandbox) builds state-of-the-art enterprise platforms and autonomous intelligence workflows. We cultivate an engineering-driven culture where autonomy, craft, and architectural excellence are celebrated.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is this role located, and what is the work policy?
This position is offered as San Francisco, CA (Hybrid). Work arrangement and timezone expectations will be confirmed during the initial conversation.
What is the compensation package for this role?
Target compensation is $120,000 – $160,000 USD per year, complemented by comprehensive benefits, equity options, and home-office stipends.
Does an AI make the hiring decision?
No. AI assists in reading resume competencies quickly and without human bias, but every interview and hiring decision is made by our human talent and engineering leadership.
Can I track the status of my application?
Yes. Once you submit your application, you can log in to the candidate portal at any time to see live pipeline updates on your submission.
Ready to Join Acme Cloud AI (Demo Sandbox)?
Upload your resume and apply directly. No repetitive questionnaires — your competencies are read and scored instantly, and our hiring team will be in touch.
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