Distributed Systems Engineer

LiveKit(1 month ago)

RemoteFull TimeSenior$120,000 - $250,000R&D

About this role

A Distributed Systems Engineer at LiveKit is responsible for designing and implementing core infrastructure elements of the LiveKit Cloud platform, which supports extensive audio and visual interactions. This role entails creating resilient, scalable architectures, building internal libraries and tooling, and ensuring high availability and low latency for complex systems. Candidates should possess strong programming fundamentals, familiarity with distributed systems, and the ability to address challenging technical problems while enhancing the reliability and performance of the organization's services using technologies like Go, Kubernetes, and Prometheus.

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Required Skills

Cloud Infrastructure
System Design
Clean Code
Technical Ownership
Communication Skills
Distributed Systems
Operational Simplicity
Resilient Architectures
Performance Optimization
Metrics Tracking

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About LiveKit

livekit.io

LiveKit is an open source agent framework and cloud platform that enables the creation of applications capable of voice, video, and physical interactions. Its technology allows developers to build real-time AI agents that can see, hear, and speak, offering tools that support functionalities such as low-latency communication and powerful integration with telephony systems. LiveKit is designed for developers and enterprises alike, providing a flexible low-latency infrastructure that handles millions of concurrent calls, thereby allowing businesses to scale their operations effectively.