Senior Software Engineer (Distributed Systems)
RoktNew York, New York, United States
Posted October 2, 2025
300000 - 515000 USD year
Full Time
About the Company
Rokt is the global leader in ecommerce, unlocking real-time relevancy in the moment that matters most. The company's AI and ML-powered Rokt Brain and ecommerce Rokt Network will power more than 6.5 billion transactions connecting 400 million customers across the world’s leading companies, including Live Nation, Macy’s, AMC Theatres, PayPal, Uber, Hulu, Staples, Albertsons and HelloFresh. mParticle by Rokt is the central nervous system providing real-time data activation to unlock value across ecommerce, advertising and customer engagement. Rokt has achieved consistent annual growth of more than 40% across the past decade, driven by its unique partnership model that returns $7 from every $8 of value back to partners. Rokt is headquartered in New York City. The company has offices in 10 global locations and serves clients throughout North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific, solidifying its position as a key player in the global ecommerce ecosystem. To learn more, visit Rokt.com.
Job Description
Rokit is a rapidly growing ecommerce leader focused on delivering real-time relevance through AI and ecommerce Network. They are seeking a Staff Software Engineer (Distributed Systems) to architect, build, and scale backend services for a globally-distributed ecommerce platform. The role involves leveraging AI tools to improve system resilience and accelerate development while contributing to a team focused on scaling globally.
Requirements
- At least 5 years of experience building production-grade distributed systems at scale.
- Proficiency in Go, Java, or similar backend languages.
- Experience designing APIs.
- Strong command of system observability, incident response, and fault-tolerant architectures.
- Familiarity with cloud-native stacks (AWS, Kubernetes, Terraform) and CI/CD tooling.
- Effective communicator and mentor.
Benefits
- Equity grants
- Catered lunch
- Healthy snacks
- Retirement plans
- Dog-friendly office
- Extra leave
- Great perks and benefits
- Dog-friendly office