Infrastructure Engineers

Remote - AmericasEngineering & DataAbout the roleInfrastructure engineers build and develop the blocks that move all of Shopify forward. It's basically building the infrastructure that powers the infrastructure for commerce [aka Shopify]. They handle absurdly high amounts of traffic [think: millions of requests per second] and deliver performant, resilient and seamless shopping experiences for everyone, everywhere. At Shopify, every developer is expected to spend the majority of their time coding.Working on infrastructure doesn't mean just managing it; it means actually writing code to build and improve the infrastructure. Key ResponsibilitiesWrite code to build and maintain infrastructure that supports millions of transactions during global peak shopping periodsDesign and optimize high-performance systems that push technology to its limits and handle critical workloadsDevelop comprehensive monitoring and observability solutions to ensure system reliability and performanceBuild scalable data infrastructure that powers commerce experiences for merchants and customers worldwideQualificationsStrong expertise in infrastructure engineering with proven coding experience building scalable systemsProficiency with containerization and orchestration using Kubernetes, Docker, and infrastructure-as-code with TerraformExperience with monitoring and observability platforms, particularly Prometheus and related toolingHands-on experience with distributed systems technologies including Kafka, MySQL, Redis, and cloud platforms like GCPAt Shopify, we pride ourselves on moving quickly—not just in shipping, but in our hiring process as well.If you're ready to apply, please be prepared to interview with us within the week. Our goal is to complete the entire interview loop within 30 days. You will be expected to complete a live pair programming session, come prepared with your own IDE. This role may require on-call workReady to build the backbone of Shopify? Join the team that's making commerce better for everyone. About ShopifyOpportunity is not evenly distributed. Shopify puts independence within reach for anyone with a dream to start a business.We propel entrepreneurs and enterprises to scale the heights of their potential. Since 2006, we’ve grown to over 8,300 employees and generated over $1 trillion in sales for millions of merchants in 175 countries. This is life-defining work that directly impacts people’s lives as much as it transforms your own. This is putting the power of the few in the hands of the many, is a future with more voices rather than fewer, and is creating more choices instead of an elite option. About youMoving at our pace brings a lot of change, complexity, and ambiguity—and a little bit of chaos.Shopifolk thrive on that and are comfortable being uncomfortable. That means Shopify is not the right place for everyone. Before you apply, consider if you can:Care deeply about what you do and about making commerce better for everyoneExcel by seeking professional and personal hypergrowthKeep up with an unrelenting pace (the week, not the quarter)Be resilient and resourceful in face of ambiguity and thrive on (rather than endure) changeBring critical thought and opinionUse AI tools reflexively as part of your fundamental workflowEmbrace differences and disagreement to get shit done and move forwardWork digital-first for your daily workShopifyWe hire people, not resumes.If you think you’re right for the role,. First things firstWe want to ensure you’re the type of person who will thrive here so we can move you quickly through our hiring process. Before completing the job application, please check all the statements that apply to you below:I care deeply about what I doI am always seeking new (sometimes uncomfortable) growthI thrive on change in an ambiguous environmentI get shit done and can keep pace to ship weeklyI want to work remotely for my daily workI have a history of being resilient and resourcefulI want to make commerce better for everyoneIt looks like you might not be a great fit for Shopify at this time — while we encourge everyone to apply, we are looking for someone who can meet all these criteria.Apply tot his job