Software Engineer, Data Loading Infrastructure

Asana
San Francisco, CA
HybridCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

A natural match if you have experience with scalable backend systems and cross-functional collaboration.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with production backend experience and a track record of optimizing data pipelines
    — “Experience operating backend services in production, including writing operational tooling”
  • Individuals who have worked in large, well-maintained codebases and are familiar with microservice architectures
    — “2+ years of experience working within large, well-maintained codebases”
  • Engineers who are comfortable with hybrid work arrangements and have a strong interest in data infrastructure
    — “This role is based in our San Francisco office with an office-centric hybrid schedule”

Things to consider

  • Requires a minimum of three days in-office per week, with limited flexibility
    — “The standard in-office days are Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday”
  • Candidates must be prepared for on-call responsibilities and debugging production issues
    — “Maintain platform health and operational standards by participating in standard team on-call rotations”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience with high-throughput data platforms and real-time streaming systems
    — “Build and optimize relational and non-relational storage interactions, streaming data pipelines”
  • Emphasize contributions to system reliability and fault tolerance in prior roles
    — “enhance platform reliability, optimize data processing pipelines”
  • Showcase ability to collaborate across teams and deliver documented, maintainable solutions
    — “Write clean, maintainable, well-documented code while actively participating in code reviews”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • Developed and maintained scalable backend microservices
  • Optimized data processing pipelines
Typical background
Experience in backend servicesFamiliarity with cloud infrastructure

Skills & requirements

Required

Backend DevelopmentMicroservicesCloud InfrastructureMonitoring And AlertingOperational Tooling

Preferred

AI ToolsReal-time Data Streaming

Stack & domain

Backend ServicesMicroservicesCloud InfrastructureRelational StorageNon-relational StorageReal-time Data StreamingCaching LayersAI ToolsCommunicationTeamworkProblem-solvingCuriositySoftware EngineeringData InfrastructureWeb DevelopmentMobile DevelopmentAPI Development

About the role

Original posting from Asana

The Data Loading Infrastructure (LunaDb) team establishes core foundational architecture required to power web, mobile, and external API platforms, helping deliver millions of requests within seconds. We design, maintain, and scale data infrastructure to ensure Asana’s applications remain high-performing, fault-tolerant, and globally consistent. We are seeking a Software Engineer to join our team to help maintain and modernize our data loading tier. In this role, you will work closely with senior engineers to enhance platform reliability, optimize data processing pipelines, and ensure smooth operational throughput across our global infrastructure.

This role is based in our San Francisco office with an office-centric hybrid schedule. The standard in-office days are Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday. Most Asanas have the option to work from home on Wednesdays. Working from home on Fridays depends on the type of work you do and the teams with which you partner. If you're interviewing for this role, your recruiter will share more about the in-office requirements.

What you’ll achieve

Develop, test, and operate scalable backend microservices, caching layers, and high-throughput data processing platforms.

Participate across all phases of the software development lifecycle, including system design, implementation, automated testing, deployment, and ongoing maintenance.

Build and optimize relational and non-relational storage interactions, streaming data pipelines, and database query pathways.

Partner cross-functionally with product engineering teams to integrate backend infrastructure with new product features and enterprise capabilities.

Maintain platform health and operational standards by participating in standard team on-call rotations, debugging production issues, and refining monitoring tools.

Write clean, maintainable, well-documented code while actively participating in code reviews and architectural discussions.

About you

2+ years of experience working within large, well-maintained codebases

Experience operating backend services in production, including writing operational tooling, setting up monitoring/alerts, and resolving live operational incidents.

Possesses familiarity with modern containerized environments, cloud infrastructure, and microservice architectures.

Knowledge around working with relational and/or non-relational storage systems, real-time data streaming, or caching layers is a plus.

Communicates clearly and collaboratively with engineers and other cross-functional teams.

Demonstrates curiosity about AI tools and emerging technologies, with a willingness to learn and leverage them to enhance productivity, collaboration, or decision-making.

At Asana, we're committed to building teams that include a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, as this is critical to helping us achieve our mission. If you're interested in this role and don't meet every listed requirement, we still encourage you to apply.

What we’ll offer

Our comprehensive compensation package plays a big part in how we recognize you for the impact you have on our path to achieving our mission. We believe that compensation should be reflective of the value you create relative to the market value of your role. To ensure pay is fair and not impacted by biases, we're committed to looking at market value which is why we check ourselves and conduct a yearly pay equity audit.

For this role, the estimated base salary range is between $171,000 - $190,000. The actual base salary will vary based on various factors, including market and individual qualifications objectively assessed during the interview process. The listed range above is a guideline, and the base salary range for this role may be modified.

In addition to base salary, your compensation package may include additional components such as equity, sales incentive pay (for most sales roles), and benefits. If you're interviewing for this role, speak with your recruiter to learn more about the total compensation and benefits for this role.

We strive to provide equitable and competitive benefits packages that support our employees worldwide and include:

Mental health, wellness & fitness benefits

Career coaching & support

Inclusive family building benefits

Long-term savings or retirement plans

In-office culinary options to cater to your dietary preferences

These are just some of the benefits we offer, and benefits may vary based on role, country, and local regulations. If you're interviewing for this role, speak with your recruiter to learn more about the total compensation and benefits for this role.

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About us

Asana is a leading platform for human + AI collaboration. Millions of teams around the world rely on Asana to achieve their most important goals, faster. Asana has been named to Fortune's Best Workplaces for 7+ years and recognized by Fast Company, Forbes, and Gartner for excellence in workplace culture and innovation. We offer an exceptional office-centric culture while adopting the best elements of hybrid models to ensure that every one of our global team members can work together effortlessly. With 13+ offices all over the world, we are always looking for individuals who care about building technology that drives positive change in the world and a culture where everyone feels that they belong.

We believe in supporting people to do their best work and thrive. Our goal is to ensure that Asana upholds an environment where all people feel that they are respected and valued, whether they are applying for an open position or working at the company. We provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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