Sinch

Sr Software Engineer

Sinch$145K — $180K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 7+ years of software engineering experience
  • Proficiency in Go and Python for backend services
  • Experience designing and deploying cloud-native systems
  • Deep understanding of distributed systems and resilient design patterns
  • Expertise in CI/CD, containerization (Docker), and orchestration (Kubernetes)
  • Familiarity with observability tools and Infrastructure-as-Code
  • Demonstrated technical leadership and mentoring abilities

Responsibilities

  • Design and implement scalable and resilient cloud infrastructure systems
  • Lead discussions and make technical decisions on distributed systems
  • Build automation tools in Python and Go for CI/CD and deployment
  • Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code using tools like Terraform
  • Ensure systems are secure, observable, and compliant
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams for platform reliability
  • Mentor engineers and support their technical growth

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
  • Free virtual counseling through Employee Assistance Program
  • 401(k) options with employer match
  • Generous paid time off program
  • Paid parental leave and family planning support
  • Flexible remote work environment
  • Paid time off for community volunteer work
Full Job Description
Job Description

ABOUT SINCH

Sinch is pioneering the way the world communicates. More than 150,000 businesses - including Google, Uber, Paypal, Visa, Tinder, and many others - rely on Sinch's Customer Communications Cloud to power engaging customer experiences through mobile messaging, voice, and email.

Whether you need to verify users or craft omnichannel campaigns, Sinch makes it easy. Our AI-infused Super Network, APIs, and applications ensure you can connect with your customers reliably and securely, at every step of their journey.

At Sinch we "Dream Big", "Win Together", "Keep it simple", and "Make it Happen". These values are our foundation!

We are looking for a highly experienced Software Engineer IV with a deep background in cloud infrastructure, distributed systems design, and large-scale deployment architecture. You'll help architect and implement core infrastructure platforms that power high-availability services and enable developer velocity across the company.

As a technical leader on the team, you'll design scalable, reliable systems using Python and Go, and collaborate cross-functionally to improve observability, performance, and deployment efficiency for our cloud-native applications.

Your Impact & Responsibilities

    • Design and implement infrastructure systems that support scalability, resiliency, and maintainability across cloud environments (AWS, GCP, or Azure).
    • Lead architectural discussions and drive technical decisions for large-scale distributed systems and microservices.
    • Build tools and services in Python and Go to automate operational workflows, CI/CD pipelines, and deployment processes.
    • Develop and maintain IaC (Infrastructure as Code) using Terraform, Helm, or similar tools.
    • Ensure systems are observable, secure, and compliant, incorporating metrics, logs, and alerting into every layer.
    • Collaborate with product, DevOps, and security teams to ensure platform reliability and velocity.
    • Provide technical leadership across engineering teams, particularly when working on shared infrastructure, tooling, or services.
    • Mentor and support engineers on your immediate team, helping them grow in their technical careers and navigate complex challenges.

REQUIREMENTS
  • 7+ years of professional software engineering experience.
  • Strong proficiency in Go and Python for building backend services and automation tools.
  • Proven experience designing, deploying, and operating cloud-native systems (e.g., Kubernetes, service meshes, autoscaling infrastructure).
  • Deep understanding of distributed systems, networking, caching, and resilient design patterns.
  • Expertise in CI/CD pipelines, containerization (Docker), and orchestration (Kubernetes).
  • Experience with observability tooling (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, OpenTelemetry, Datadog).
  • Familiarity with Infrastructure-as-Code tools (e.g., Terraform, Pulumi, Ansible).
  • Demonstrated technical leadership across engineering teams, especially in the context of shared platforms or infrastructure.
  • Proven experience mentoring engineers within your team and helping foster a culture of technical growth.
  • Experience with zero-downtime deployments and blue/green or canary rollouts.
  • Prior work with high-throughput, low-latency systems at scale (millions of users or transactions).
  • Contributions to open-source infrastructure tools or frameworks.
  • Familiarity with compliance frameworks (SOC 2, HIPAA, etc.) in cloud infrastructure.
  • Hands-on experience integrating with billing platforms like Zuora, including API usage, data synchronization, and operational monitoring.
  • Degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience.

This is a remote opportunity, but candidates must reside near one of our hub locations for occasional collaboration: Atlanta, GA; Chicago, IL; Denver, Colorado; San Antonio, TX

OUR HIRING PROCESS

We are committed to ensuring a recruitment process that is fair, objective, consistent, and inclusive. Our approach includes structured, competency-based interviews designed to evaluate your skills, experience, and qualifications relevant to the role. At times, we may include a data-driven assessment to enhance our hiring success and identify candidates likely to excel.

We believe in a two-way process and encourage you to ask questions throughout the journey. If this role isn't what you're looking for, please explore the other opportunities listed on our career page: https://www.sinch.com/careers/. No matter who you are, we hope you find an exciting path forward - hopefully with us!

Benefits

  • STAY HEALTHY: We offer comprehensive market competitive medical, dental, and vision plans. A variety of supplemental plans are also provided to meet your individual needs including access to telehealth for all participants.


  • CARE FOR YOURSELF: Take advantage of our free virtual counselling resources through our global Employee Assistance Program. Your mental health is as important as your physical health.


  • SECURE YOUR FUTURE: Plan for your future with our Roth and Pre-tax 401(k) options including an employer match for all participants.


  • TAKE A BREAK: Enjoy a generous paid time off program. We value balance and understand that performance at work requires time to rest at home and/or rejuvenate on vacation.


  • PUT FAMILY FIRST: We know that families can be built in a variety of ways; therefore, we offer paid parental leave and family planning support.


  • WORK WHEREVER: Our flexible remote work offerings allow you to work wherever you are the most productive and successful. It is what you do, not where you work, that matters.


  • MAKE AN IMPACT: Support betterment in your community and beyond by taking paid time off to support a volunteer program of your choice.


The annual starting salary for this position is between $145,000 - $180,000. Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications. This role will be accepting applications until February 11, 2026 at a minimum. Please note that the application timeline may be flexible to accommodate a comprehensive candidate evaluation.

About Sinch

Sinch is a telecommunications company that provides cloud-based communication services to businesses. The company's services include messaging, voice, and video calling, as well as verification and authentication services. Sinch's platform is designed to be scalable and flexible, allowing businesses to easily integrate communication services into their existing systems. The company was founded in 2008 and is based in Stockholm, Sweden.
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Size
1,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1999

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