Software Engineer - Data Infrastructure - Kafka

Role Overview xbowcareers is hiring a Software Engineer focused on Platform and Core Infrastructure. This remote position is open to candidates based in Europe. What You Will Do Develop and maintain core systems that support the company’s technology foundation. Work to improve operational efficiency through thoughtful engineering solutions. Collaborate with …

Join our innovative team at Qdrant as a Senior Software Engineer specializing in Cloud Platform Infrastructure. In this role, you will leverage your expertise to design, develop, and optimize cloud solutions that enhance our infrastructure capabilities. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver robust and scalable software solutions that meet the dynamic needs of our users in the EMEA region.

At GitLab, we are revolutionizing software development with our cutting-edge AI-powered DevSecOps Platform, embraced by over 100,000 organizations globally. Our mission is to empower everyone to contribute to the software that drives our world forward. By fostering a culture where consumers can become contributors, we are accelerating human progress and breaking down barriers in technology. Our platform enhances collaboration across teams and organizations, pushing the boundaries of what's achievable in software development. With innovative products like Duo Enterprise and Duo Agent Platform, we deliver AI benefits at every stage of the software development lifecycle (SDLC).Our commitment to AI extends into our workplace culture, where team members are encouraged to integrate AI into their daily workflows to enhance productivity and drive impactful innovation. At GitLab, we nurture careers, promote creativity, and value every voice. Our high-performance culture is rooted in our core values and a continuous exchange of knowledge, empowering our team to reach their full potential while collaborating with industry leaders to tackle complex challenges. Join us in co-creating the future as we develop technology that transforms the software development landscape.Role OverviewWe are in search of a Principal Engineer to spearhead the technical direction for our vital infrastructure platforms. This key role operates on an organizational scale, taking ownership of architecture, addressing complex system challenges, and leading initiatives that influence GitLab's growth, performance, and reliability.As a Principal Engineer, you will act as a technical authority and force multiplier, guiding architectural decisions across distributed and cloud-native systems, translating business strategies into sustainable technical paths. Collaborating across multiple teams and domains, you will clarify ambiguity, elevate engineering standards, and mentor senior talent, all while being accountable for tangible production outcomes. This hands-on, high-impact position is tailored for leaders who excel through influence and shape the foundational platforms crucial to our organization.

WunderGraph is a growing startup focused on helping teams build digital products together, from initial idea through to launch. The platform brings developers together, making it easier to move from interface design to API implementation. WunderGraph aims to remove obstacles that slow down creativity and productivity. Developers at some of the largest global companies use WunderGraph to fine-tune their API environments. In March 2025, WunderGraph closed a $7.5 million USD Series A round with support from eBay, Karma Ventures, and Aspenwood Ventures. Culture matters at WunderGraph. Read more about our approach to Building the Company We Always Wanted to Work In. WunderGraph values direct communication and impact. Every team member’s voice counts. Role Overview The Staff Platform Engineer will own the core cloud infrastructure behind the WunderGraph Cosmo platform, serving enterprise customers across EMEA. The main focus is to keep the platform reliable, fast, and scalable by setting and meeting strict Service Level Objectives (SLOs). This position blends operational leadership with infrastructure engineering and product development in Go. The role involves designing internal systems for growth and managing essential product infrastructure. Key areas include: Overseeing the customer-facing telemetry pipeline using OpenTelemetry and ClickHouse Maintaining and improving the AI pipeline that supports WunderGraph’s products The ideal candidate brings hands-on technical leadership and enjoys solving complex, large-scale challenges, whether debugging distributed systems, tuning network performance, or automating infrastructure for better cost efficiency.

Engineering Manager - Core Platform (Forward Deploy)Role OverviewJoin our dynamic team as an Engineering Manager, where you'll spearhead the development of our core platform. Your leadership will shape the technical backbone that enables all enterprise deployments, focusing on creating scalable and reusable infrastructure.This position is centered on both product and platform strategy. You will champion engineering excellence, set high standards and practices, and architect systems that empower our delivery teams. Collaborating closely with Product, Architecture, and client-facing engineering teams, you will ensure our platform evolves to meet the growing needs of enterprises.About A.TeamA.Team is an innovative AI Systems Integrator partnering with Fortune 500 Consumer Packaged Goods and Retail brands. We are developing Assemble, an intelligent AI platform that revolutionizes how enterprise teams collaborate and operate.As we transition from bespoke client solutions to a robust platform model, this role is pivotal in laying the technical groundwork for our next growth phase.Your ResponsibilitiesLeading Platform EngineeringOwn and manage the roadmap and delivery of Assemble's core platform capabilities.Design and implement a scalable infrastructure encompassing data pipelines, knowledge management, agent orchestration, and enterprise integrations.Guide architecture decisions that align immediate delivery goals with the long-term scalability of the platform.Ensure the platform’s reliability, security, and performance at an enterprise scale.Championing Engineering ExcellenceEstablish and uphold engineering standards, development best practices, and code quality across the organization.Lead technical design reviews and architecture discussions to foster innovation.Cultivate an AI-native engineering team by integrating AI into workflows and practices.Mitigate technical debt while ensuring timely project delivery.Develop comprehensive documentation and promote knowledge-sharing practices.Build CI/CD pipelines, testing frameworks, and enhance developer tooling for improved productivity.Team Leadership and DevelopmentLead, mentor, and nurture a team of skilled platform engineers.Conduct one-on-one meetings, performance assessments, and career development discussions.Foster a collaborative and innovative team culture that drives success.

Join Canonical, a trailblazer in open source software, as an Ubuntu Core Software Engineer. In this pivotal role, you will revolutionize the Linux experience within embedded environments, developing the most secure and updatable operating system for the IoT landscape. We seek a passionate software engineer who is well-versed in open source principles, Linux systems, security protocols, and the developer experience. You will tackle complex challenges that require a robust understanding of low-level operating systems, kernel functionalities, and device firmware. Your mission will involve empowering diverse industries—ranging from IoT to automotive and aviation—by creating a next-generation secure embedded Linux OS that simplifies operations for device manufacturers worldwide. As part of the Ubuntu Core team, your work will encompass designing and implementing software for various CPU architectures, including ARM, RISC-V, and x86, while enhancing boot mechanisms, bootloaders, storage layouts, and device trees.

Our Mission at Clipboard:At Clipboard, our mission is to empower individuals to ascend the socioeconomic ladder. We transform lives by enabling professionals to convert their time and ambition into career advancement and financial prospects. Our innovative app-based marketplace connects talented professionals with workplaces, facilitating on-demand shift bookings and providing employers with immediate access to skilled talent.About Clipboard:Clipboard is a rapidly expanding Series C marketplace and a frontrunner in the Long Term Care sector, with plans to diversify into other areas such as Dental Offices and Schools. As a YC Top Company, we boast a global remote workforce of over 700 individuals. Since achieving profitability in 2022, we continue to fill millions of shifts annually across numerous partner workplaces in the US, enabling tens of thousands of professionals to thrive in their careers. Join us in our mission to connect more professionals and workplaces. Discover more about us on our careers page.For insights into our Engineering team, explore our frequently asked questions and visit our engineering careers page.Role Overview - Platform EngineerDesign, implement, and maintain robust, scalable infrastructure utilizing Terraform, ensuring security, reproducibility, and automation across diverse environments.Develop and enhance backend services using TypeScript, NestJS, and Node.js, integrating with MongoDB and Postgres databases to guarantee performance and reliability.Oversee and optimize our cloud architecture on AWS, utilizing services such as EC2, ECS, RDS, S3, CloudWatch, etc., to meet application and platform requirements.Create reusable infrastructure modules and internal tooling to empower engineering teams and enhance development efficiency.Take ownership of the complete lifecycle of platform features: from design and implementation to production monitoring and support.Collaborate within a globally distributed, fully remote team that thrives on asynchronous workflows and a strong ownership culture.

At Speechify, we are on a mission to eliminate barriers to learning through innovative technology. Our platform transforms the way people engage with text, allowing over 50 million users to convert PDFs, books, Google Docs, news articles, and websites into high-quality audio. With our suite of text-to-speech products including iOS and Android apps, Mac application, Chrome extension, and web app, we empower users to read faster, retain more information, and enjoy a seamless reading experience.We are proud to be recognized by Google as the Chrome Extension of the Year and by Apple as the 2025 Design Award winner for Inclusivity. Our diverse team of nearly 200 professionals, hailing from renowned companies such as Amazon, Microsoft, and Google, and prestigious institutions like Stanford, work in a fully remote environment to drive our vision forward.OverviewThe Platform team is responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining our backend services, which encompass payments, analytics, subscriptions, new product features, text-to-speech functionalities, and external APIs. This pivotal role is suited for strategic thinkers who thrive in fast-paced settings, are passionate about shaping product direction, and have a track record of creating engaging user experiences.As a flat organization, we foster leadership through technical excellence and consistent results. We value a strong work ethic, clear communication, and a passion for success.Our interview process is efficient, featuring multiple technical evaluations, typically completed within one week.

Job OverviewAt Railway, our mission is to empower software engineers with advanced tools, enabling them to focus on creation rather than setup. We strive to revolutionize the experience of software development.As a Senior Platform Engineer specializing in storage, you will play a crucial role in architecting high-performance, reliable block and object storage systems that support millions of applications. Your innovative designs for both software and hardware will be pivotal in enhancing our infrastructure and driving our company's infinite scalability.“A successful design is one that goes unnoticed; a system that self-manages and just works.”- Inspired by Radia PerlmanIntrigued? Explore our team's exciting projects through these blog posts: 1, 2, 3.Curious about our work culture? Discover how we operate through this engaging series: 1, 2, 3, 4.

Our MissionAt Speechify, we revolutionize the way you consume information. Whether it’s articles from the web, documents stored in the cloud, or books on your mobile device, we enable you to absorb information through listening, anytime and anywhere. Our tools facilitate learning that is not only easier but also deeper and faster.Just as streaming services have transformed audio entertainment, we are innovating the realm of audio information. Our efforts have positioned us as the leading platform in our category, experiencing remarkable growth.Position OverviewWe are seeking a talented Senior Software Engineer to become a vital part of our Core Experiences Team. This team is responsible for developing and maintaining the essential services and SDKs that enhance Speechify’s product experience across various platforms. This strategic position is ideal for someone who thrives at the intersection of product development and infrastructure, possesses a strategic mindset, and is dedicated to crafting clear, reliable APIs and simplified systems that significantly improve the user experience.

We are seeking a talented Staff Software Engineer to join our dynamic team at Qdrant Technologies. In this fully remote position, you will play a crucial role in developing and enhancing our platform, ensuring its robustness and scalability. Your expertise will help us drive innovation and deliver exceptional solutions to our clients.

At Canonical, we are on a mission to revolutionize enterprise data solutions by creating a state-of-the-art automation suite that seamlessly integrates multi-cloud and on-premise environments. Our Data Platform Team is at the forefront of this initiative, driving innovation through the development of a diverse range of data storage solutions and technologies that encompass big data, NoSQL, caching layers, and advanced analytics, alongside structured SQL engines.We tackle the intriguing challenges associated with fault-tolerant, mission-critical distributed systems, striving to deliver the world's leading automation solutions for data platforms.Our team is expanding, with openings ranging from junior to senior levels. We will work closely with you to find a fitting role that aligns with your skills and passions. Engineers who excel at Canonical are those who appreciate the dynamics of the open-source community while understanding the demands of large-scale, innovative organizations.Location: This position is open to candidates in the European, Middle Eastern, and African time zones.

AstralAt Astral, our mission is to enhance the productivity of the Python ecosystem by developing innovative developer tools that empower developers to deliver exceptional software more efficiently.We have successfully launched Ruff, a lightning-fast Python linter and formatter, and uv, a robust Python package manager — both of which are among the fastest-growing tools in the developer community.Our ongoing initiatives include pioneering a state-of-the-art type checker and expanding our first hosted services.Our founding team comprises the creators of ripgrep, bat, hyperfine, and maturin; early contributors to Biome and Prefect; along with several CPython core developers — all innovating at the nexus of Rust and Python.The RoleWe are seeking backend and infrastructure engineers to spearhead the development of our inaugural hosted product.This role involves a full-stack, greenfield project to create an entirely new product that seamlessly integrates with Astral's open-source tools. You will collaborate with a small, dynamic team, working closely with our CEO and iterating rapidly alongside top-tier design partners.In this position, you will have a substantial impact on the technical stack and strategic direction of the product, potentially overseeing any (or all) of the following:Architecting and implementing our cloud infrastructure stack (e.g., cloud providers, hosting, deployment) with a strong emphasis on scalability and efficiency.Developing our deployment system, encompassing monitoring, metrics, and observability while managing incident response and triage.Creating and optimizing our cloud storage and content delivery strategies.Fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.

At Speechify, our mission is to ensure that reading is never a barrier to learning. We believe that everyone should have access to knowledge, and our innovative solutions are designed to make reading more inclusive and efficient.With over 50 million users, Speechify’s suite of text-to-speech products transforms various reading materials—such as PDFs, books, Google Docs, news articles, and websites—into audio. This enables users to read faster, absorb more information, and enhance retention. Our offerings include an iOS app, Android app, Mac app, Chrome extension, and web app. Google recognized Speechify as the Chrome Extension of the Year, and Apple awarded us the 2025 Design Award for Inclusivity.Currently, our diverse and talented team of nearly 200 professionals operates in a fully remote environment, harnessing the expertise of individuals from renowned companies like Amazon, Microsoft, and Google, as well as leading academic institutions such as Stanford. We also welcome founders and innovators from high-growth startups like Stripe, Vercel, and Bolt.OverviewWe are seeking a passionate Software Engineer to join our AI team, specifically focusing on data infrastructure and acquisition. In this role, you will be pivotal in managing all aspects of data collection to support our model training operations. By integrating infrastructure, engineering, and research, we build high-quality datasets at a petabyte scale efficiently and cost-effectively.

Canonical, a trailblazer in open source software and operating systems, is transforming the global enterprise and technology landscape with our widely adopted Ubuntu platform. Our technology empowers groundbreaking initiatives across public cloud, data science, artificial intelligence, engineering innovation, and the Internet of Things (IoT). We take pride in serving the world’s leading public cloud and silicon providers, alongside industry pioneers across various sectors. Embracing a culture of global collaboration, we boast a workforce of over 1,200 professionals spanning 75+ countries, with minimal office-based roles. Our teams convene in unique locations worldwide two to four times a year to align on strategic objectives and execution.As a founder-led, profitable, and rapidly growing organization, we are seeking a skilled Technical Engineering Manager to revolutionize the embedded Linux experience by developing the most compact, secure, and reliable operating system in the IoT market.This is an exciting opportunity for a technical leader passionate about open source software, Linux, containers, security, and enhancing the developer experience. You will have the chance to shape the future of Linux, from the smallest devices to desktops, in a role that demands both high technical acumen and the ability to inspire and lead teams.Our mission is to empower everyone to build resilient solutions across diverse fields, including IoT, automotive, and aviation, by utilizing the next-generation secure embedded Linux operating system. We are committed to establishing reliable and secure device recovery mechanisms, enabling manufacturers to streamline and standardize operations for diverse appliance fleets.As an Engineering Manager, you will lead a talented team of software developers in designing and implementing Ubuntu Core system software across various CPU architectures, including ARM, RISC-V, and X86. Collaborating with stakeholders, you will prioritize requests, strategize roadmaps, and ensure the team meets their objectives. This role offers you a chance to influence company culture, facilitate technical delivery, and work closely with your team on strategy and execution.

At Speechify, our mission is to eliminate barriers to learning by transforming reading into an engaging auditory experience. With over 50 million users, our cutting-edge text-to-speech solutions convert a variety of texts—including PDFs, books, Google Docs, articles, and websites—into audio format, enabling users to read faster, absorb more, and enhance their retention. Our innovative products, which include an iOS app, Android app, Mac app, Chrome extension, and web application, have been recognized with prestigious awards, including Google's Chrome Extension of the Year and Apple's 2025 Design Award for Inclusivity.As part of our global team of nearly 200 professionals, working entirely remotely, you will collaborate with talented engineers, AI researchers, and industry veterans from companies like Amazon, Microsoft, and Google, as well as from leading academic institutions such as Stanford. We pride ourselves on fostering a dynamic work environment where innovation thrives.Role OverviewWe are on the lookout for a passionate Software Engineer to join our Data team within the AI division at Speechify. In this pivotal role, you will manage the full spectrum of data collection efforts to support our model training operations. Your expertise will enable us to build high-quality datasets on a petabyte scale efficiently and cost-effectively through seamless integration of infrastructure, engineering, and research.

Join Canonical's dynamic Software Alliances team as the Director of ISV Technical Alliances, where you will collaborate with industry-leading software companies to enhance and optimize their offerings with Ubuntu and other innovative Canonical solutions, including AI applications. You will spearhead the development of joint product roadmaps, drive successful delivery, and create impactful go-to-market strategies that lead to differentiated offerings and comprehensive product life-cycle support anchored in Canonical's best-in-class products. Our enterprise clients benefit from secure, open-source solutions that are validated for performance in cloud and edge environments, whether acquired through Canonical or embedded in our Alliance partners' products.

At Assured, we are redefining the insurance landscape with innovative solutions that streamline claims processing, a crucial yet often neglected aspect of the industry. The traditional methods—relying heavily on phone calls, faxes, and intuition—are not just outdated; they're costing the industry billions annually. We're committed to transforming this.Our mission is to equip large insurers with cutting-edge software that empowers them in today's tech-driven marketplace. From intuitive self-service claim-filing systems to sophisticated backend fraud detection, we serve as the backbone of claims processing for some of the most prominent insurers globally.The challenges at Assured are multifaceted—from crafting digital experiences that provide clarity and comfort to claimants in their times of need, to orchestrating advanced machine learning-driven decision-making on billions of dollars in claims payments. Life at Assured is dynamic, collaborative, and rewarding.We are seeking a skilled Staff Cloud Infrastructure Engineer who is passionate about enhancing automation, ensuring reliability, and empowering developers through exceptional platform engineering. If you thrive in a fast-paced startup culture and are eager to influence the future of large-scale cloud infrastructure, we want to hear from you.

Join Canonical's dynamic data platform team as a Software Engineer specializing in Data Infrastructure with a focus on OpenSearch and Elasticsearch. We are developing an advanced automation suite that delivers comprehensive multi-cloud and on-premise data solutions for enterprises. As part of our collaborative team, you will work on a variety of data technologies, ranging from big data and NoSQL to structured SQL engines, while ensuring optimal performance and reliability in our data operations.