Senior Backend Engineer - Iguazio

Job ID: 100599

You'll be joining a dynamic team of tech-savvy engineers managing the Iguazio Data Science PaaS, alongside leading a spectrum of projects within the MLOps and Gen AI domain.

Tel Aviv

Do you want to work on complex and pressing challenges—the kind that bring together curious, ambitious, and determined leaders who strive to become better every day? If this sounds like you, you’ve come to the right place.
YOUR IMPACT
Iguazio is a leading AI and machine learning company based in Herzliya. Recognized for helping enterprises deliver enterprise-wide analytics at scale, Iguazio’s advanced Machine Learning Operations (MLOps) pipeline enables clients to streamline and manage their AI, from the initial concept all the way to production, in a simplified and automated manner.
Join Iguazio as a Senior Backend Engineer to co-own and contribute to Iguazio's open-source projects written in Python and Go. In this role, you will lead features from inception and analysis, through design, implementation, testing, and maintenance. You will also participate in product-changing architectural choices, take ownership of various components/tools, and continuously expand your skill sets. Expect to immerse yourself deeply into the Kubernetes ecosystem and explore the cutting-edge systems and technologies in this field.
Furthermore, you will acquire knowledge about multi-cloud technologies and gain valuable experience working with diverse infrastructure types, including hybrid-cloud, multi-cloud, and bare metal deployments.
YOUR GROWTH
Driving lasting impact and building long-term capabilities with our clients is not easy work. You are the kind of person who thrives in a high performance/high reward culture - doing hard things, picking yourself up when you stumble, and having the resilience to try another way forward.
In return for your drive, determination, and curiosity, we'll provide the resources, mentorship, and opportunities you need to become a stronger leader faster than you ever thought possible. Your colleagues—at all levels—will invest deeply in your development, just as much as they invest in delivering exceptional results for clients. Every day, you'll receive apprenticeship, coaching, and exposure that will accelerate your growth in ways you won’t find anywhere else.
When you join us, you will have:
Continuous learning: Our learning and apprenticeship culture, backed by structured programs, is all about helping you grow while creating an environment where feedback is clear, actionable, and focused on your development. The real magic happens when you take the input from others to heart and embrace the fast-paced learning experience, owning your journey.
A voice that matters: From day one, we value your ideas and contributions. You’ll make a tangible impact by offering innovative ideas and practical solutions. We not only encourage diverse perspectives, but they are critical in driving us toward the best possible outcomes.
Global community: With colleagues across 65+ countries and over 100 different nationalities, our firm’s diversity fuels creativity and helps us come up with the best solutions for our clients. Plus, you’ll have the opportunity to learn from exceptional colleagues with diverse backgrounds and experiences.
World-class benefits: On top of a competitive salary (based on your location, experience, and skills), we provide a comprehensive benefits package to enable holistic well-being for you and your family.
YOUR QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS
BSc in Computer Science or a related field (advanced degrees are a plus)
8+ years of software engineering experience, with strong development skills and deep system-level understanding
Demonstrated passion for building well-architected, maintainable, and elegant software systems
Proven ability to work independently and navigate complex technical challenges across the entire stack — from infrastructure to application logic
Proficiency in backend design and architecture, with a track record of successful implementations
Strong foundation in distributed systems, including scalability, consistency models, fault tolerance, and parallel/concurrent programming paradigms
Proficiency in Python and/or Go, with hands-on experience in asynchronous and concurrent programming
Hands-on experience managing and operating Kubernetes clusters and working within its ecosystem (e.g., Helm, Operators)
Proficiency with relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL)