Infrastructure Software Engineer
Baseten$150,000 - $200,000/year
Full Time
Junior (1 to 2 years)
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Technology, Cloud ComputingIndustries
Requirements
- 6+ years of experience designing, building, and operating backend applications and distributed systems at scale
- Strong proficiency in JavaScript/TypeScript, with the ability to navigate and improve complex systems
- Strong proficiency with cloud infrastructure (AWS) and infrastructure as code (Terraform)
- A track record of end-to-end ownership — from design and implementation through to long-term operation in production
- Skilled at cross-team collaboration, able to influence priorities and drive alignment toward shared goals
- Comfortable setting direction and defining architectural standards that scale across teams, balancing long-term vision with pragmatic delivery
- Experienced in mentoring and elevating those around you, fostering strong engineering practices
- Curious, eager to learn, and motivated to push the boundaries of how modern software gets built and shipped
Responsibilities
- Own and evolve the infrastructure that powers Vercel’s build and deployment lifecycle — from handling webhooks to designing resilient database schemas and building scalable APIs
- Design and operate high-performance microservices that process millions of builds daily, ensuring speed, reliability, and developer delight
- Lead projects end-to-end: from identifying opportunities to defining technical direction and delivering improvements in performance, reliability, and developer experience
- Collaborate across teams to align infrastructure with company-wide goals and ensure seamless developer workflows
- Shape the long-term vision of CI/CD at Vercel by setting standards for scalability, reliability, and developer productivity
- Participate in the on-call rotation, taking responsibility for the reliability of critical systems
- Contribute to the open-source community, representing Vercel’s commitment to advancing developer tools globally
- Write clean, efficient, tested, and well-documented code that others can build upon confidently
Skills
Key technologies and capabilities for this role
Questions & Answers
Common questions about this position
What experience level is required for this role?
The role requires 6+ years of experience designing, building, and operating backend applications and distributed systems at scale.
What technical skills are required for this position?
Strong proficiency in JavaScript/TypeScript, cloud infrastructure (AWS), and infrastructure as code (Terraform) is required.
Is this a remote position?
This information is not specified in the job description.
What is the salary or compensation for this role?
This information is not specified in the job description.
What makes a strong candidate for this Senior Infrastructure Engineer role?
Candidates with 6+ years of experience in backend and distributed systems, proficiency in JavaScript/TypeScript, AWS, and Terraform, plus a passion for owning high-scale systems and improving developer experience stand out.
Vercel
Platform for building and deploying web applications
About Vercel
Vercel provides a platform for developers and businesses to build, deploy, and manage modern web applications. Its services include tools that enhance image and video workflows using AI features like smart cropping and object detection. Vercel simplifies the complexities of serverless architecture, allowing for global content delivery without extra infrastructure. The company ensures high security and uptime with features such as automatic HTTPS and DDoS protection. Unlike competitors, Vercel focuses on a managed global rendering layer and offers a subscription-based model tailored to various client needs, from individual developers to large enterprises. The goal of Vercel is to empower developers to create efficient and secure web applications.
San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2015Year Founded
$547.6MTotal Funding
SERIES_ECompany Stage
Consumer Software, Enterprise Software, AI & Machine LearningIndustries
501-1,000Employees
Benefits
Health Insurance
Stock Options
Company Equity
Professional Development Budget
Unlimited Paid Time Off
Remote Work Options
Home Office Stipend
Risks
Increased competition in the cloud application platform space threatens Vercel's market share.
Rapid AI evolution may outpace Vercel's current offerings, risking competitive edge loss.
Reliance on a subscription model could be risky during economic downturns.
Differentiation
Vercel offers a managed global rendering layer for modern web applications.
The company provides advanced AI-powered tools for image and video optimization.
Vercel's platform supports full lifecycle media management with auto-tagging and access control.
Upsides
Vercel secured $250 million in Series E funding for growth and platform development.
The introduction of V0 enhances Vercel's offerings in AI-driven web development.
Recognition as a Visionary in Gartner's Magic Quadrant boosts Vercel's market position.
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