Joblaze summary

In the role of Software Engineer for Distributed Systems at Verse, the individual will focus on developing cloud-native applications that manage vast amounts of data from global electricity markets. Proficiency in Python or Go, along with a solid understanding of distributed systems and microservices, is essential for success in this position. This role is ideal for experienced engineers, particularly those with a background in container orchestration and a commitment to high-quality software development. Verse's collaborative environment emphasizes transparency and a mission-driven approach to energy intelligence.

Joblaze insights

Listed about a month ago — first seen on Joblaze September 3, 2026. Last confirmed on Verse's careers page October 29, 2026.
Salary band is below the typical range for Backend roles (median ~$180,000).
Starts above 14% of 161 comparable senior backend roles in United States that list Python we track (median $173,000 across 65 companies). See Python salary trends
Python appears in 41.5% of 521 comparable senior backend roles in United States; Protobuf appears in 0.6% of 521 comparable senior backend roles in United States.

Quick facts

Is the Software Engineer, Distributed Systems role remote?: It's hybrid — Verse expects some on-site time in San Francisco, CA.
What's the salary range?: Verse lists $150,000–$240,000 for this role.
Where is the role based?: Verse is hiring for this position in San Francisco, CA.
What's the tech stack?: Joblaze extracted these technologies from the posting: Go, Google Cloud Platform, Kubernetes, Protobuf, Python.
What seniority level is this role?: Verse targets senior candidates for this position.
Is this full-time or contract?: Full-time for this Software Engineer, Distributed Systems role at Verse.

From the original posting

Location: San Francisco, CA (Remote/Hybrid Available)

The Role

As a Software Engineer focusing on Distributed Systems at Verse, you will work in collaboration with some of the brightest industry experts in the field building cloud-native applications that scale to trillions of data points collected from electricity markets globally. You will be a part of a dynamic, robust team primarily supporting the backend needs of our Aria software product spanning hundreds of data sources, sinks, services, and jobs.

Your expertise will not only have a direct impact on product decisions, but you also be well-positioned to drive the development and trajectory of our entire platform and infrastructure and influence important architectural decisions that affect the whole organization.

Key Responsibilities

Foster a culture and mindset of well-designed systems, test-driven software, and transparent communication with a high caliber of mutual respect and consideration for stakeholders
Read and write a lot of Go, Python, and Protobuf
Build, test, debug, maintain, and scale our ecosystem of backend services and APIs with hyper-precise data structure alignment
Design, implement, and coordinate critical application interface and database model changes, migrate and evolve schemas, and scale queries for multiple product work streams
Interoperate with various storage and retrieval systems for both structured and unstructured data sets across the entire stack
Troubleshoot and enhance system performance, reliability, and security to meet the evolving needs of the business
Collaborate closely with product managers, UX designers, and frontend engineers to vet user requirements and data provenance with an end-to-end mindset
Work on occasion in the platform and infrastructure layers to develop deployment automation, observability, monitoring, and alerting tools

What We're Looking For (Minimum Qualifications)

Fluency with Python or Go language runtimes, build tools, and library ecosystems
First principles knowledge of modern distributed systems and how they apply to the needs of a small startup and throughout its growth phases
Proven expertise in managing and orchestrating container-based deployments and microservices
Command of complex application build configurations and workflows in a mono-repository setting
Strong understanding of service oriented architectures, networking, and security fundamentals
Technical leadership and commitment to delivering high quality software on time or ahead of schedule while adhering to best software development practices

What Will Make You Standout (Preferred Qualifications)

A bachelor’s degree or higher, ideally in Computer Science or some STEM related field
Demonstrated track record for Senior or Staff level software development talent and up
Hands-on experience with Kubernetes, Google Cloud Platform and its various services.
Advanced programming skills in systems languages such as Rust, Scala, Java, or C/C++, development shell runtimes, and configuration languages
Familiarity with the gRPC + Protocol Buffer ecosystem
Experience deploying internet security solutions across engineering and non-engineering teams to protect employee resources
General knowledge of neural network architectures and AI/ML landscape is a big plus

Lead with Empathy: We lift each other up with humility and kindness, always putting colleagues and customers first
Be Honest & Transparent: We prioritize effective communication to build trust with our team, customers, and stakeholders
Move with Balance & Precision: We believe speed and perseverance must be accompanied by thoughtfulness and reflection
Leave the World a Better Place: We are passionate about our mission, and we strive to create a sustainable world for future generations

Base Pay Range

$150,000 - $240,000+

Benefits and Employee Perks

Competitive compensation and equity grant at a high-growth start up
Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental and vision insurance, and 401k
Flexible hours and unlimited PTO
Diverse and inclusive working environment

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Software Engineer, Distributed Systems

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