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As a Software Engineer II on a Platform Engineering team at Indeed you will run, build and design kubernetes runtime components that power critical components supporting (but not limited to) public and private traffic into all regions that power Indeed's external and internal products. You'll collaborate closely with engineers, product partners and other cross-functional business partners to deliver reliable, high-quality solutions.

In this role, you'll write production-grade Golang services, manage Kubernetes controllers using the Gateway API and traditional Ingress specs, and tune Cloudflare edge load balancing for high-volume public traffic. You'll contribute to architectural design decisions, participate in peer code reviews, and leverage observability data to optimize system performance and reliability. You'll regularly partner with application and infrastructure teams across Indeed to support key reliability initiatives, while continuing to build your expertise in cloud-native platform engineering.

Responsibilities

+ Design, build, and maintain scalable, reliable, and high-performance software systems

+ Contribute to system architecture and technical design, validating solutions through data and experimentation where appropriate

+ Participate in code and design reviews to maintain high engineering standards

+ Own and support applications during business hours, ensuring system health and reliability

+ Use metrics, logging, and analytics to make data-informed decisions and improve system performance

+ Collaborate closely with partners across engineering, product, data science, and design to deliver solutions

+ Contribute to cross-team initiatives and support the growth of other engineers through mentorship and knowledge sharing.

Skills/Competencies

+ Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field and a minimum of 2 years of related experience; or an advanced degree without experience

+ Proficiency in one or more modern backend programming languages (e.g., Java, Kotlin, or similar).

+ Experience building and operating large-scale, high-performance, and resilient systems.

+ Excellent communication and collaboration skills in English, with the ability to work effectively across teams.

+ Curiosity and a willingness to learn, adapt, and take on new challenges.

Salary Range Transparency

Tier 1 - United States of America 100,000 - 150,000 USD per year

Tier 2 - United States of America 111,000 - 167,000 USD per year

Salary Range Disclaimer

At this time, we are not considering candidates for this role who are based in the following locations: California, Seattle, WA, the New York City Metro (Tri-State) area, or the Washington, DC Metro area.

The salary range for this role reflects the minimum and maximum compensation for the role. Offers are typically made between the range minimum and the range midpoint. Actual compensation will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, and expertise, as evaluated during the interview process. The range(s) listed is just one component of Indeed's total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include quarterly bonuses, Restricted Stock Units (RSUs), a Paid Time Off policy, and many region-specific benefits. Compensation may also vary based on where a role is performed, as work locations are grouped into geographic pay tiers to reflect cost of labor differences in different geographic markets. Candidates can view geographic pay tiers by location on our career site ( https://www.indeed.com/careers/paytiers ), and recruiters can confirm how location is considered for a specific role.

Benefits - Health, Work/Life Harmony, & Wellbeing

We care about what you care about. We have a multitude of benefits to support Indeedians, as well as their pets, kids, and partners including medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance. Indeedians are able to enroll in our company's 401k plan, as well as an equity-based incentive program. Indeedians will also receive open paid time off, 11 paid holidays a year and up to 26 weeks of paid parental leave. For more information, select your country and learn more about our employee benefits, program, & perks at https://www.indeed.com/careers/benefits !

Equal Opportunities and Accommodations Statement

Indeed is deeply committed to building a workplace and global community where inclusion is not only valued, but prioritized. We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer, seeking to create a welcoming and diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, family status, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, neuro-diversity, disability, age, or veteran status, or any other non-merit based or legally protected grounds.

Indeed provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in the employment application process. To request an accommodation, please visit https://www.indeed.com/careers/accommodations . If you are requesting accommodation for an interview, please reach out at least one week in advance of your interview.

For more information about our commitment to equal opportunity/affirmative action, please visit our Careers page ( https://www.indeed.com/careers ).

Inclusion & Belonging

Inclusion and belonging are fundamental to our hiring practices and company culture, forming an integral part of our vision for a better world of work. At Indeed, we're committed to the wellbeing of our employees and on a mission to make this the best place to work and thrive. We believe that fostering an inclusive environment where every employee feels respected and accepted benefits everyone, fueling innovation and creativity.

We value diverse experiences, including those who have had prior contact with the criminal legal system. We are committed to providing individuals with criminal records, including formerly incarcerated individuals, a fair chance at employment.

Those with military experience are encouraged to apply. Equivalent expertise demonstrated through a combination of work experience, training, military experience, or education is welcome.

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