Senior OSS Software Engineer (Dapr)

As a Senior OSS Software Engineer (Dapr) at Diagrid, you will be responsible for driving quality through automated testing and code reviews, while also contributing complex features to the upstream Dapr project. Your role will encompass collaborating with the open-source community, mentoring others, and designing software that ensures security and user friendliness. You'll leverage your skills in distributed systems to represent Diagrid in the open-source ecosystem.

To be a Senior OSS Software Engineer (Dapr) at Diagrid, you should have at least 3 years of experience with Go, 2 years working with Kubernetes, Docker, or similar container systems, and 1 year contributing to open-source projects. Additional qualifications include experience in designing distributed systems and a solid grasp of computer science principles. Excellent communication skills are essential for this collaborative role.

Diagrid is committed to the professional development of its Senior OSS Software Engineers (Dapr) through mentorship opportunities, participation in open-source community events, and access to industry-leading figures. We believe in fostering a culture that encourages contribution and continuous learning, shaping our engineers into exceptional developers.

The team culture at Diagrid for a Senior OSS Software Engineer (Dapr) is collaborative, open, and community-driven. We celebrate diversity and value each member's perspectives, enabling a supportive environment where you can thrive. Engaging with colleagues from various backgrounds, you'll find that teamwork and knowledge sharing are central to our work ethic.

As a Senior OSS Software Engineer (Dapr) at Diagrid, you'll enjoy competitive compensation, equity options, and a fully remote work environment. Additional benefits include comprehensive healthcare for you and your dependents, a generous home office setup allowance, flexible paid time off, and opportunities for team gatherings and events, all designed to promote a healthy work-life balance.

When answering this question, emphasize your practical experience using Go to build distributed systems. Discuss specific projects you've worked on, APIs you've designed, and any challenges you faced. Showcase your problem-solving skills and how Go’s features helped you achieve your objectives.

Describe your contributions in detail, highlighting the significance of your role in the project. Mention issues you've resolved, features you've implemented, and how you interacted with the community. Discuss your commitment to maintaining clarity and quality while collaborating with diverse teams.

Discuss your approach to quality assurance, such as automated testing, code reviews, and performance benchmarking. Provide examples of how you've successfully implemented these strategies in past projects, and explain how they contributed to the overall integrity of the software.

Share your design process for creating intuitive APIs. Focus on understanding user needs, simplifying complexity, and adopting best practices in API design. Illustrate your points with examples from your work that resulted in enhanced user experiences.

When answering this, detail the challenge, your thought process in approaching the issue, the solution you derived, and its impact on the project. This highlights your analytical skills and resilience in overcoming obstacles in distributed systems.

Discuss the importance of team collaboration, knowledge sharing, and fostering open communication channels. Share instances when you successfully collaborated with others, detailing how it positively influenced the outcome of the project and team morale.

Celebrate the role of mentorship by discussing your approach to guiding junior engineers. Mention specific mentoring experiences, your philosophy, and the tools or techniques you use to support their growth effectively.

Discuss your sources for keeping up with trends, such as attending conferences, participating in online forums, and following thought leaders. Emphasize any recent developments on projects like Dapr or activities that showcase your commitment to continuous learning.

Share relevant projects where you used Kubernetes to manage containerized applications. Discuss your understanding of its architecture, key features, and how it helps in scaling and maintaining distributed applications.

Describe your systematic approach, considering user requirements, system architecture, and scalability. Explain how you would validate your designs with the community and integrate feedback effectively into the project.