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Sr. Engineer II

Backend, HCP Terraform, Platform Services

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HashiCorp

HashiCorp

1,001-5,000 employees

Automates multi-cloud and hybrid infrastructure management

Cybersecurity
Enterprise Software

Compensation Overview

$170k - $240kAnnually

Senior, Expert

Remote in USA

Category
Backend Engineering
Software Engineering
Required Skills
Go
Terraform
Requirements
  • Experience building and scaling distributed, highly-available systems
  • Informed opinions from experience about service ownership best practices, incident response and resolution, and platform resiliency
  • Solid knowledge with one systems language, and ability to code in several more (our foundational services are written in Go and we also have a Rails monolith)
  • Experience debugging performance bottlenecks for live services and systems
  • Familiarity with best practices for application and infrastructure security
  • Strong communication and leadership skills
Responsibilities
  • Develop and maintain the Platform Engineering core services written in Golang
  • Work with the infrastructure team to define the next-generation architecture of the HCP Terraform platform
  • Establish and foster best practices around service security and performance
  • Investigate problems, performance bottlenecks, and orchestration issues which span multiple services
  • Strive for quality through maintainable code and comprehensive testing from development to deployment
  • Communicate clearly while remaining empathetic and kind
  • Have an eagerness to learn through humility and reflection
  • Have experience debugging performance bottlenecks for live services and systems
  • Participate in a 24/7 on-call rotation that supports our production services
  • Provide technical leadership to teammates through coaching and mentorship
  • Be responsible for technical deliverables, development timelines, and ensuring software architecture is aligned with the business and customer needs
  • Planning project scope and direction aligning with business and customer needs
  • Conduct code reviews and monitoring compliance with coding standards

HashiCorp specializes in cloud infrastructure and security management, providing tools that help organizations automate and manage their operations across multiple cloud platforms and on-premises data centers. Their products enable businesses to efficiently set up, maintain, and secure their cloud resources while ensuring compliance with regulations. HashiCorp serves a wide range of clients, from large enterprises to startups, addressing the growing challenges of cloud costs and the need for skilled professionals in the rapidly expanding cloud sector. Unlike many competitors, HashiCorp offers both open-source and enterprise versions of its products, allowing a broad user base to access their tools, with the potential to convert users into paying customers for more advanced features. The company's goal is to provide high-value solutions that optimize cloud spending and enhance infrastructure management.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$1.4B

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2012

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

3%

1 year growth

1%

2 year growth

0%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • The strategic collaboration agreement with AWS enhances HashiCorp's market reach and co-innovation capabilities, promising robust growth opportunities.
  • The $6.4 billion acquisition by IBM could provide HashiCorp with additional resources and integration into IBM's hybrid cloud strategy, potentially accelerating its market penetration.
  • Significant investments from firms like Contour Asset Management LLC indicate strong investor confidence and financial stability.

What critics are saying

  • The FTC's antitrust investigation into IBM's acquisition of HashiCorp could delay the deal, creating uncertainty and potential operational disruptions.
  • The competitive landscape in cloud infrastructure and security management is intense, with major players like AWS, Google Cloud, and Microsoft Azure posing significant threats.

What makes HashiCorp unique

  • HashiCorp's dual approach of offering both open-source and enterprise versions of its products allows it to build a large user base and convert a portion into paying customers, unlike competitors who may focus solely on one model.
  • The company's strong emphasis on multi-cloud and hybrid environments sets it apart in a market where many competitors focus on single-cloud solutions.
  • HashiCorp's tools, such as Terraform, are widely recognized and adopted, with Terraform surpassing two billion downloads, highlighting its industry-leading position.

Benefits

Medical, dental & vision

Life & disability insurance

Flexible spending account (FSA)

Vacation and Other Leaves

401(k)

Family Expansion Benefit

Maternity and Parental Leave

Expanded Mental Health Support