Thumbtack · 3 days ago
Sr. Software Engineer, Site Reliability Engineer
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level
$211K/yr - $273K/yrThumbtack is a company that helps millions of people confidently care for their homes through its app, which provides personalized guidance and AI tools. The Site Reliability Engineer will design and maintain reliable systems to enhance the availability and efficiency of Thumbtack's services, collaborating with various engineering teams to ensure a seamless user experience.
Home ServicesLocalProfessional ServicesService Industry
Responsibilities
Design, create, and maintain software and systems to improve the availability, scalability, and efficiency of Thumbtack's services
Set the architectural direction of infrastructure and platform services while supporting the engineering organization
Design and implement tools and processes used for deployment, change, service, and infrastructure management
Troubleshoot and debug critical systems throughout the SDLC
Contribute to the evolution and performance of capabilities we provide to engineering as a platform organization
Capacity planning and demand forecasting, anticipating performance bottlenecks
Participate in rotating on-call duties
Qualification
Required
Extensive fluency in AWS and Linux
Ability to effectively read, write, and debug code in programming languages like but not limited to: Python, Go, PHP, Javascript
Expertise in designing, analyzing, and troubleshooting large-scale distributed systems across web technologies like: DNS, TLS, HTTP/S, TCP/IP
Ability to decompose complex problems while understanding the tradeoffs necessary to deliver impact
Demonstrable knowledge of instrumenting, operating, and observing a distributed system of microservices in a production cloud environment
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively to cross functional partners of various technical levels
Company
Thumbtack
Thumbtack is a home services website connecting users with local service providers.
Founded in 2008
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$773.2MKey Investors
Qatar Investment AuthoritySequoia CapitalBaillie Gifford
2024-07-31Debt Financing· $75M
2021-06-15Series G· $275M
2019-07-22Series F· $150M
Leadership Team
Marco Zappacosta
Co-founder & CEO
Recent News
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