Software Engineer, Infrastructure at Orb

San Francisco, California, United States

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$142,500 – $231,000Compensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
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Software, AI, Billing InfrastructureIndustries

Requirements

Candidates should possess 5+ years of experience in software engineering, with at least 4 years specifically focused on infrastructure development. They are expected to have a deep understanding of edge cases, failure modes, and performance bottlenecks, along with a knack for investigating and debugging complex errors. Furthermore, they should be capable of mentoring fellow engineers on best practices related to observability, rollout strategies, risk mitigation, and scalability.

Responsibilities

As a Software Engineer, Infrastructure at Orb, the individual will lead infrastructure resiliency efforts, including recovery mechanisms, tenant isolation, and load spike handling. They will also improve the observability and operability of the systems, build performance-critical infrastructure components such as real-time event processing, plan scaling initiatives to accommodate customer growth, and partner with other engineering teams to ensure reliable product features are built.

Skills

Infrastructure
Reliability
Observability
Performance Engineering
Event Processing
Scaling
API Services
Tenant Isolation
Load Spike Handling

Orb

Automates billing and pricing for SaaS

About Orb

Orb modernizes pricing models for businesses, particularly in the Software as a Service (SaaS) sector, by automating and simplifying billing processes. The platform allows companies to experiment with various pricing strategies without extensive engineering resources and integrates with major cloud providers for quick service listings. Unlike competitors, Orb offers a subscription-based service that supports flexible pricing options and provides actionable insights from real-time customer usage data. The goal is to streamline operations and empower businesses to optimize their pricing strategies for growth and efficiency.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2021Year Founded
$42.8MTotal Funding
SERIES_BCompany Stage
Enterprise Software, Fintech, AI & Machine LearningIndustries
11-50Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Unlimited Paid Time Off
401(k) Retirement Plan
16-week paid parental leave with equity vesting
Commuter Benefits
Stock Options

Risks

Emerging billing platforms offer similar features at lower costs, increasing competition.
Rapid AI advancements may outpace Orb's current capabilities, requiring R&D investment.
Potential security vulnerabilities in new API endpoints could expose sensitive data.

Differentiation

Orb automates complex billing processes for SaaS, fintech, and AI companies.
The platform supports flexible pricing models, including prepaid, postpaid, and usage-based trials.
Orb integrates with AWS, GCP, and Azure for seamless cloud marketplace listings.

Upsides

Orb raised $25M in Series B funding, boosting growth and innovation.
Subscription-based pricing models are increasingly adopted by SaaS companies.
AI-driven analytics in billing platforms optimize pricing strategies and customer insights.

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