Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors is looking for a Senior Software Engineer to join our global, mission-driven team. This remote role is ideal for a systems-minded engineer who thrives in a high-impact, cloud-native environment. You will build and maintain core infrastructure, support developer productivity, and enable scalable, secure learning platforms.
What You'll Do
- Design and build internal tools and cloud infrastructure to support development and deployment of student-facing applications.
- Enhance developer experience and operational efficiency through automation and best practices.
- Manage and evolve cloud services, with a focus on AWS and Kubernetes-based microservices architecture.
- Support the adoption of configuration management and infrastructure-as-code tools like Terraform and Docker.
- Collaborate with engineers across functions to troubleshoot production issues and maintain system reliability.
- Participate in an on-call rotation to ensure timely resolution of incidents and platform uptime.
- Contribute to cross-language development (primarily Go, with some exposure to TypeScript, Python, and Ruby).
- Continuously learn and adopt new tools, frameworks, and security best practices.
- Mentor teammates and foster a collaborative, inclusive engineering culture.
What We're Looking For
- 5+ years of experience in backend or infrastructure software engineering.
- Strong programming skills in Go.
- Proficiency with Docker, Linux, and Kubernetes, ideally within a production AWS environment.
- Hands-on experience with infrastructure-as-code tools such as Terraform.
- Knowledge of distributed systems concepts and multi-region deployment strategies.
- Ability to mentor others, simplify complexity, and handle pressure with clarity and precision.
- Curious, adaptable mindset with a commitment to continuous learning.
- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
- Comfortable working remotely and asynchronously within a diverse team.
- Must be authorized to work in the United States.
Nice to Have
- Experience in Python or Ruby is a plus.
- Interest or background in networking, systems security, and tools like Cloudflare.
Technical Stack
- Languages: Go, TypeScript, Python, Ruby
- Infrastructure & Tools: AWS, Kubernetes, Terraform, Docker, Linux, Cloudflare
Team & Environment
You will collaborate with cross-functional teams in a collaborative environment.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary up to $156,060 based on experience and location.
- Remote-first work model, with optional in-person collaboration spaces.
- Flexible work hours and generous paid time off.
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents.
- Wellness initiatives including access to platforms like Headspace and quarterly wellness days.
- Personalized career development planning and mentorship.
- Free, unlimited access to Udacity Nanodegree programs.
- Inclusive and mission-aligned work culture focused on empowerment, outcomes, and curiosity.
Work Mode
This is a remote position for candidates based in the United States.
Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors is a mission-driven organization with an inclusive culture that actively supports diverse hiring and inclusive workplace practices.
