Software Engineering LMTS, Compute Infrastructure at Slack

San Francisco, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Technology, Software, Cloud ComputingIndustries

Requirements

Proven experience managing production-grade infrastructure with Kubernetes and EC2
Experience with Terraform for infrastructure provisioning
Proficiency in configuration management tools like Chef (or similar, such as Puppet or Ansible)
Experience with package management, ideally with Aptly
Familiarity with cloud platforms beyond AWS, particularly GCP (plus)
Strong scripting skills in a language like Python, Bash, or Go
Solid understanding of networking concepts (TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP, etc.) and security best practices
Excellent problem-solving skills and a collaborative attitude

Responsibilities

Design, build, and maintain core compute infrastructure, primarily using Kubernetes and EC2
Work on infrastructure-as-code (IaC) using Terraform to manage and provision resources
Automate configuration management with Chef to ensure consistency across the fleet
Manage internal software packages using Aptly
Collaborate with service owners to provide support and guidance on best practices for using the platform
Participate in on-call rotations to support the production environment and respond to incidents
Help research and implement new technologies as the team expands into a multi-cloud environment, including exploring multi-architecture support for containerized workloads

Skills

Kubernetes

EC2

GCP

Compute Infrastructure

Multi-cloud

Automation

Infrastructure Management

Scalability

Slack

Collaboration platform for team communication

About Slack

Slack is a collaboration platform that helps teams communicate and work together more effectively. It provides tools for messaging, file sharing, and connecting with other applications, which allows users to streamline their workflows. Teams can create channels for different topics, send direct messages, and share documents all in one place. Slack also allows developers to build custom integrations using its APIs, which means users can automate tasks and enhance their experience with various third-party applications. Unlike many competitors, Slack offers a free version with limited features, making it easier for new users to try the platform before committing to a paid subscription. The goal of Slack is to improve productivity and communication within organizations of all sizes.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters

2009Year Founded

$1,416.6MTotal Funding

IPOCompany Stage

Consumer Software, Enterprise SoftwareIndustries

1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Time off to rest, recharge and volunteer

Exceptional health-care coverage

Holistic programs for well-being, family planning and more

Risks

Microsoft Teams' rapid expansion threatens Slack's market share.

Economic downturns may lead to budget cuts affecting Slack's subscription revenue.

Privacy regulations like GDPR could impose additional compliance costs on Slack.

Differentiation

Slack offers a comprehensive suite of tools for seamless team collaboration.

The platform's Workflow Builder enables no-code automation for users with varying expertise.

Slack's robust security measures make it a trusted choice for enterprise communication.

Upsides

Increased demand for remote work tools boosts Slack's user adoption.

Slack Fund III invests $100M in startups, enhancing its ecosystem and future growth.

The trend towards platform unification benefits Slack's comprehensive suite of tools.

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