Workato is seeking a Senior Software Engineer (GOlang) to join its Engine team, focusing on the development and maintenance of the Workato Recipe runtime. The engineer will work on performance, scalability, data protection, and execution of complex workflows within a distributed system.
What You'll Do
- Build/extend/troubleshot/fix complex heterogeneous GOlang applications, as well as small self-contained GOlang microservices.
- Improve execution engine of custom third-party code (isolation, performance, new features).
- Write well designed, testable, efficient code in GOlang.
- Integration of data storage solutions Postgres/S3/DynamoDB/Kafka/ClickHouse etc.
- Contribute in all phases of the development lifecycle.
- Provide code reviews to your teammates.
- Evaluate and propose improvements to existing system.
- Identify bottlenecks and bugs, and devise solutions to these problems.
- Help maintain code quality, organization and automatization.
What We're Looking For
- Strong experience in building scalable distributed backend applications (7+ years).
- Great understanding of all building blocks of large web applications: databases, load balancers, application servers, message brokers, caching, monitoring, etc.
- Good understanding of network protocols and stacks.
- Good understanding of DB technologies: classic databases and modern no-SQL.
- Knowledge of basic data structures and algorithms and how they are used is a must.
- Excellent debugging, analytical, problem solving, and social skills.
- BS/MS degree in Computer Science, Engineering or a related subject, 7+ years of industry experience.
Nice to Have
- Experience in related fields (DevOps, ML, DBA, Enterprise applications, etc).
- Experience in building/deploying data processing pipelines.
Technical Stack
- GOlang, Postgres, S3, DynamoDB, Kafka, ClickHouse
Team & Environment
- Join a growing Engine team focused on core runtime systems.
- Work in a flexible, trust-oriented culture that empowers ownership.
- Be part of an innovative, team-driven environment balancing productivity with self-care.
Benefits & Compensation
- Flexible, trust-oriented culture
- Vibrant and dynamic work environment
- Multitude of benefits they can enjoy inside and outside of their work lives
- Business Insider named us an “enterprise startup to bet your career on”
- Forbes’ Cloud 100 recognized us as one of the top 100 private cloud companies in the world
- Deloitte Tech Fast 500 ranked us as the 17th fastest growing tech company in the Bay Area, and 96th in North America
- Quartz ranked us the #1 best company for remote workers
Work Mode
- Remote work with teams distributed across the world and timezones
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.





