Linode is working to simplify the way people work in the cloud. We currently host hundreds of thousands of virtual machines and petabytes of data for our customers around the world. In this role, you will have the opportunity to contribute to the projects and products that drive Linode's customers and teams forward every day.

More specifically, we are seeking an engineer who has the capability to create and maintain integrations between our internal systems, work on new product development, and improve customer experience and enablement through product enhancements. Additionally, we're seeking someone who not only has the technical knowhow, but who can also bring new technical solutions to our teams, contribute to the design and planning of projects, and elevate their peers through technical mentorship.

THE PERSON WHO WILL THRIVE IN THIS ROLE IS SOMEONE WHO CAN THINK OUTSIDE THE BOX - THEY ARE A CREATIVE PROBLEM SOLVER, DEVELOP INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS, AND WORK WITH A HIGH LEVEL OF INDEPENDENCE. IN A NUTSHELL, SUCCESS WILL BE FOUND NOT ONLY THROUGH DELIVERING QUALITY PRODUCTS, BUT ALSO THROUGH INCREASING THE THROUGHPUT OF THEIR TEAM.

Technologies

Outlined below are skills and technologies used by some of our teams. We don't expect you to have experience with all of these, but rather want to set proper expectations and find a talented software engineer who can be adaptable to our systems, but also bring new ideas to us through their technical influence:

• Operating System: Linux, preferably Debian derived distributions
• Programming Languages: Python, Golang, Bash, ColdFusion
• ORM & Tools: SQLAlchemy, Flask, Django, common unit testing frameworks
• DevOps Tools: General CI/CD and related principles
• Version Control: Git
• Database: SQL
• Tech Fundamentals: understanding of basic networking and system administration

MUST HAVES

• 4+ years of professional experience in software development
• Ability to design new features and integrate third party APIs
• Experience influencing technology and software architecture decisions
• Experience deploying and operating production systems
• Experience working with high-volume relational databases
• Ability to adapt to new technologies and balance multiple concurrent projects

NICE TO HAVE

• Ownership of versioning, deployment and/or critical maintenance of a production environment
• Exposure to monitoring tools
• Basic system administration and network administration experience
• Experience working for a hosting company, IaaS, or PaaS provider
• Contributions to open-source projects as well as public personal projects

WORK WITH US

• Headquartered in one of the coolest buildings in Philadelphia, Linode has plenty of inviting office space to work from, plus remote work options for most positions.
• Work/Life Balance: We have flexible work hours, remote work options, and a very generous paid time off package including volunteer time off and even a paid day off on your birthday!
• Your health matters: We cover up to 90% of medical premiums plus pay for 100% of out of pocket costs that insurance doesn't take care of.
• Retirement benefits: Linode provides a range of retirement benefits including contributions to your 401k plan, a generous profit sharing plan, and a pension plan. 
• Your family is important to us! Employees may benefit from fully paid parental leave, company sponsored 529(c) savings plans, and family-friendly company events. 
• Our benefits to support your wellbeing include fully paid access to online mental wellness programs through AbleTo for you and your family, $100 monthly wellness reimbursements, as well as a robust EAP (employee assistance plan) offering
• Free hosting service: Take advantage of some Linode service - we'll pick up the tab.
• Competitive salary: It all begins with fair compensation. We believe in paying people well and rewarding those who go the extra mile. The compensation range for this position is between $80,000 to $110,000 based on a full-time schedule.  The salary could vary outside of this range based on your specific skills and experience. Employees may also qualify for a bonus on top of base salary depending on company and individual performance. 
• Take a look at our careers site for a full listing of benefits: https://www.linode.com/company/careers/benefits/

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT, EQUAL TREATMENT, NO JUDGMENT

Linode is committed to a culture that creates a sense of inclusion and belonging. We understand that teams perform their best when they include people with diverse backgrounds and differing perspectives, but also that to achieve greatness, people need to feel like they can be themselves; they need to be equal, included, and comfortable in order to perform at their best. Linode stands for equal pay, equal treatment, and equal experiences for all of our people, past, present, and future, regardless of age, race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexuality, socioeconomic class, disability status, or any other differentiating factor. We strive to make sure every last person we interact with feels like they belong and has the same opportunities as everyone else.

ABOUT LINODE

Since 2003, Linode has been providing cloud computing services to customers around the world. Linode offers compute, storage, and networking services from ten data centers in regions spanning North America, Europe, Asia, and Oceania. We are committed to making Linode the most simple, powerful, and reliable hosting provider that thousands of customers—from the fastest-growing startups to established enterprises—trust. This industry moves fast, but we strive to hire the kind of people who can stay a step ahead and keep us - and themselves - at the top. We are an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace for all.