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Staff Software Engineer - Data Platform - Kubernetes - Distributed Systems - Federal

ServiceNow · Kirkland, Washington · On-site

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About ServiceNow

It all started when engineer Fred Luddy wrote code that automated a tedious task for his coworker, Phyllis. She cried tears of joy. Backed by Greylock and Sequoia.

About the role

For positions in this location, we offer a base pay of $149,800 - $262,200 , plus equity (when applicable), variable/incentive compensation and benefits. Sales positions generally offer a competitive On Target Earnings (OTE) incentive compensation structure. Please note that the base pay shown is a guideline, and individual total compensation will vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, competencies, and work location.

What they're looking for

  • 8+ years of software development experience with a Bachelor's degree, OR 5+ years with a Master's degree, OR 3+ years with a PhD, OR equivalent work experience
  • 5+ years of hands-on experience building, deploying and operating workloads on Kubernetes
  • Working experience with at least one major hyperscaler (AWS, Azure, GCP), including its core compute, networking, and IAM primitives
  • A track record of delivering complex features or services as a key contributor
  • Solid working knowledge of containers, CI/CD and GitOps-based delivery, and infrastructure-as-code
  • Strong programming skills in Go (or another systems language with a willingness to work primarily in Go)
More about this role

This is a Flexible (Hybrid) position. Flexible positions require 2 days per week in a ServiceNow office location. We have offices in several locations, including San Francisco, CA; Pleasanton, CA; Santa Clara, CA; San Diego, CA; and Kirkland, WA

Please Note: This position will include supporting our US Regulated Markets.

“This position requires passing a ServiceNow background screening, USFedPASS (US Federal Personnel Authorization Screening Standards). This includes a credit check, criminal/misdemeanor check and taking a drug test. Any employment is contingent upon passing the screening. Due to Federal requirements, only US citizens, US naturalized citizens or US Permanent Residents, holding a green card, will be considered.

We are seeking a Staff Software Engineer (IC4 Level) to join our Data Platform Engineering organization. You are a strong hands-on contributor who will own well-scoped components and projects within the team and deliver them end-to-end.

  • You will design, build, and operate components and services within the cloud-native platform, taking features from design through to production.
  • You will lead well-scoped projects within your team, turning requirements and...

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