We are a fast-growing Series A startup building cutting-edge technology to revolutionize cloud development processes and support highly efficient dev&test feedback loops. We’ve closed our last $25mil round in Q4 2024, led by Notable Capital, CRV and Heavybit.
At its core, LocalStack provides a high-fidelity emulator and local cloud development platform. Imagine developing cloud applications and data pipelines entirely on your local machine within a lightweight cloud sandbox, running in Docker!
Our mission is to empower developers to rapidly build and test their cloud applications, allowing for a more enjoyable dev experience, and saving valuable time and resources.
LocalStack has a large and active open-source community (57k+ stars on GitHub) with over 100k active users worldwide and 200M+ downloads to date. Our customer base ranges from SMBs to Global Fortune 500 companies.
We are sustainably growing our globally distributed team across sectors
LocalStack is headquartered in Zurich/Switzerland 🇨🇭, with a main engineering office in Vienna/Austria 🇦🇹 and remote team members from 🇺🇸the US, 🇫🇷FR, 🇬🇧UK, 🇨🇦CA, 🇪🇸ES, and many more countries.
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As a Senior Software Engineer you will play a key role in building and enhancing LocalStack’s Azure emulation capabilities to include comprehensive support for Azure services.
Requirements
What you will be working on/responsible for
- Contribute to the design and implementation of LocalStack’s Azure emulator while ensuring high performance and compatibility with Azure services.
- Work closely with the Engineering, Developer Relations, and Go-to-Market teams to gather requirements and design solutions tailored for developers using Azure.
- Help define and evolve the overall architecture of the Azure system, ensuring scalability, maintainability, and efficiency.
- Support customers in resolving technical issues by providing expert guidance on integrations and best practices.
- Assist in the design and development of LocalStack’s core architecture and frameworks, enhancing the platform’s overall capabilities.
- Help grow and strengthen the Azure team by mentoring junior engineers and fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
Required Skills & Experience
- Strong software engineering background, preferably in Python.
- Deep expertise in cloud development, with a strong preference for Azure.
- Experience with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and microservices architecture.
- Hands-on experience with Infrastructure-as-Code tools such as Terraform or Pulumi.
- Proficiency in system design and architecture, particularly in building and evolving Azure-based solutions.
- Strong API integration expertise and understanding of interoperability in cloud environments.
- 3+ years of professional experience in software engineering.
- Experience working directly with customers, resolving technical issues, and improving product fit for Azure developers.
- Ability to collaborate cross-functionally with Engineering, DevRel, and Go-to-Market teams.
- Mentorship and coaching experience to support team growth.
- Comfortable with ambiguity and fast-paced environments, with the ability to build solutions from scratch.
- Active participation in open-source communities or contributions to relevant projects. (Preferred)
Values we hold in LocalStack
- care: we create with compassion. We prioritize empathy and understanding in every interaction. By genuinely caring for our team, customers, and community, we create an environment where people thrive and impactful work flourishes
- ownership: we own the outcome. We take responsibility for our work and are passionate about its impact. We foster autonomy, inspire ambition, encourage ownership, and empower everyone to unlock their potential and make an impact.
- openness: we build trust together. We build trust through open communication and honest feedback. By sharing ideas and embracing diverse perspectives, we create stronger, more connected teams that work toward shared goals.
- courage: we dare to innovate. We embrace bold challenges and take calculated risks to move the needle. We step outside our comfort zones, experiment fearlessly, and turn setbacks into springboards for growth.
- excellence: we chase the extraordinary. We chase excellence by pushing boundaries and delivering results that go beyond the ordinary, constantly raising the bar and striving for greatness in everything we do. Excellence is not just the outcome, itʼs how we approach every task with purpose, passion, and a commitment to delivering exceptional value.
Benefits
- Fully remote
- Competitive salary
- Performance bonus
- Competitive share options
- Annual company retreat
- The best equipment for your role
- Learning budget
Why Join LocalStack?
At LocalStack, we are at the forefront of shaping cloud DevX and redefining how developers interact with cloud platforms. By joining our team, you’ll have the opportunity to:
- Work on a critical engineering function in a fast-growing company with huge open source traction and global customer base.
- Work on cutting-edge technology with a talented and passionate team.
- Shape the evolution of a product used and loved by thousands of developers worldwide.
Sounds like a good match?
We'd love to hear from you! Join us in shaping the future of cloud development at LocalStack.
To apply, follow the LI application process or apply on our career page. Make sure to include a short motivation outlining why you are the perfect candidate for this role.
We aim to come back to app applicants within 2 weeks. Please note, that due to a high volume of candidates, we cannot offer personalized feedback to each candidate.
