Senior Staff Software Engineer, Unified Proxy

Temporal is seeking a Senior Staff Engineer to lead the technical strategy and execution of the Unified Temporal Proxy initiative. This role focuses on consolidating proxy implementations into a single, extensible, and productized solution, aiming to secure, encrypt, and integrate with various Temporal Cloud infrastructure components. The engineer will be involved in architecture, cross-team collaboration, customer engagement, and long-term product ownership, building a reliable foundation for both internal and external needs.

Requirements

• Proven experience architecting and delivering high-availability, security-critical networking or proxy systems.
• Deep understanding of authentication/authorization patterns (OIDC-OpenID Connect, mTLS, JWT-JASON Web Token, custom identity integrations).
• Expertise in data encryption at rest and in transit.
• Strong proficiency in Go or a comparable systems programming language.
• Familiarity with distributed systems, RPC frameworks (gRPC), and cloud networking patterns.
• Track record of leading complex, multi-team technical initiatives.
• Ability to navigate ambiguity and define vision.

Benefits

• Unlimited PTO
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• 401K Plan
• Additional Perks
• Work from Home Meals
• In-Home Office Setup
• Professional Memberships
• WFH Meals
• Internet Stipend