[Remote] Senior Platform Engineer

Convoso

$190K — $210K *
Telecommunications & Hardware
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years experience in building large-scale backend systems in Go (Golang)
  • Proven knowledge of real-time communication protocols and platforms (e.g., FreeSWITCH, Kamailio)
  • Experience with event-driven architectures and distributed event streaming (NATS, Kafka)
  • Strong command of SQL and analytical databases (PostgreSQL, ClickHouse)
  • Familiarity with SIP and WebRTC network protocols
  • Track record of designing scalable distributed systems
  • Background in CPaaS or telecom industries is a plus

Responsibilities

  • Architect and maintain high-performance microservices in Golang for a SaaS platform
  • Design distributed systems for efficient call routing and data synchronization
  • Build and optimize real-time communication pipelines handling high concurrency
  • Manage SIP traffic and streaming media with low latency
  • Work on large-scale databases for both transactional and analytical purposes
  • Identify performance bottlenecks and enhance system resource efficiency
  • Support the deployment and operations of software in cloud environments

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation package
  • Stock options
  • 100% covered medical, dental, and basic life insurance premiums
  • Paid time off, sick leave, and parental leave
  • 401k program with company match
  • Monthly gym membership reimbursement
  • Daily catered lunches and a fully stocked kitchen
  • Casual office environment with flexible dress code
  • On-site car wash and free parking
  • Events for team building and company outings
  • Apple laptop for most roles
  • Employee assistance programs with no cost
Full Job Description
Convoso is seeking a Senior Platform Engineer to help architect and build the next generation of our high-volume, real-time communication platform. We are not just looking for someone who knows a single telecom technology-we are looking for a distributed systems engineer who has built large-scale, high-concurrency communications platforms where milliseconds matter.

In this role, you will help rebuild and modernize our core platform in Go (Golang), designing high-performance backend microservices that handle massive call volumes, real-time event routing, voice media streaming, and large-scale analytics with carrier-grade reliability.

Responsibilities summary:
1. Distributed Backend & Next-Gen Architecture (Go)
  • Architect, write, and maintain production-grade microservices in Go (Golang) to power Convoso's next-generation SaaS platform.
  • Design high-throughput, low-latency distributed systems that seamlessly coordinate call routing, reporting, AI processing, and customer data synchronization across services.
  • Utilize modern messaging and event-streaming technologies (NATS, JetStream, Kafka) to handle massive event volumes reliably and asynchronously.
2. Real-Time Telephony & Media Pipeline
  • Build, scale, and optimize real-time voice and communication pipelines using FreeSWITCH, Kamailio, SIPGo, Pion WebRTC, Asterisk, and RTPengine.
  • Manage high-concurrency Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) traffic, media streaming, and call control logic with ultra-low latency constraints.
  • Interface directly with carrier infrastructure to ensure high call quality, instant call placement, and fault-tolerant voice routing.
3. High-Performance Data Engineering & Analytics
  • Work with high-performance, large-scale database architectures tailored for both transactional workloads (PostgreSQL) and massive operational analytics (ClickHouse).
  • Optimize system queries, data structures, and state management to ensure real-time reporting and dashboard responsiveness under heavy load.
4. Scalability, Performance & Cloud Operations
  • Identify bottlenecks across real-time pipelines and optimize code, networking, and memory allocation for maximum speed and resource efficiency.
  • Deploy, operate, and support resilient software across large-scale cloud production environments with high uptime requirements.
  • Participate in system design reviews, promote software engineering best practices, and collaborate closely with product and infrastructure teams.

Who You Are:
Technical Stack & Domain Expertise
  • Primary Language: Professional experience building large-scale, high-concurrency backend software in Go (Golang).
  • Real-Time Communication Stack: Hands-on experience with real-time communications platforms and protocols, including FreeSWITCH, Kamailio, SIPGo, Pion WebRTC, Asterisk, or RTPengine.
  • Distributed Event Streaming: Proven track record building event-driven architectures using NATS, JetStream, or Apache Kafka.
  • Database Mastery: Experience operating both relational databases (PostgreSQL) and analytical column-oriented databases (ClickHouse) at scale.
  • Networking & Protocols: Working command of SIP, WebRTC media streams, network packet flow, and core telephony concepts.
Core Architectural Competencies
  • Distributed Systems Design: Proven experience architecting systems composed of many interdependent microservices operating at high velocity.
  • Real-Time Performance Focus: Demonstrated track record building software where ultra-low latency is critical (e.g., immediate call connection, sub-second event processing).
  • System Scalability: Experience scaling production infrastructure to seamlessly support rapid growth in users, events, and concurrent traffic.
  • Target Backgrounds: Backgrounds from communication platforms and CPaaS providers (e.g., Twilio, SignalWire, Telnyx, or similar high-scale VoIP/telecom ecosystems) are highly desirable.
WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE
  • You focus on solving complex platform engineering problems over simply checking technology boxes.
  • You bring a deep curiosity for high-performance systems and enjoy building infrastructure that processes millions of real-time interactions daily.
  • You write clean, scalable Go code that strengthens the reliability, speed, and capability of Convoso's flagship product suite.

Work Perks Worth The Hype:
  • Competitive compensation package
  • Stock options
  • 100% covered premiums for employees; Medical, Dental, Basic life insurance, Long term disability
  • Affordable Vision plan and optional FSA
  • PTO, Paid Sick Time, Holidays, Bereavement time, Parental Leave
  • Your birthday off
  • 401k program with generous company match
  • No cost Employee Assistance Program and Travel Assistance
  • Monthly Gym membership reimbursement
  • Monthly credits toward food & beverage
  • Company Outings
  • On and offsite team building events
  • Paid training for departments
  • Apple laptop (most roles)
  • And a team of highly experienced and kind colleagues!

HQ Office:
  • Casual office environment & dress
  • Daily catered lunches
  • Fully stocked kitchen (Dietary restriction-friendly)
  • Happy Hours
  • On-site Car Wash
  • Free Parking

Compensation:The base salary range is: $190,000 - $210,000

The Base Pay Range for this position is based on the industry benchmark for position, function, level and the company's compensation strategies. However, final offers may vary from the amount listed based on geography, candidate experience and expertise, and other objective business. Convoso's compensation package also includes equity for all eligible U.S full time roles and exceptional benefits, including generous 401k match.

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