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Site Reliability Engineer - Core Platform

Remote, Spain, Germany or Remote in EU, Madrid·Full-time·Added 2 months ago

Exoscale

3 open roles

Overview

Job details

  • Full-time

    Per the ad.

  • Fully remote

    Only from certain places, per the ad: “Remote in EU”

Requirements

  • Have the right to work in Spain

    Exoscale doesn't mention sponsorship, but this role may fit the Digital nomad visa.

  • Work in English

    English is required, per the ad.

Requirements

What we're looking for

Ideal candidates are

  • Experienced with Linux, including networking and security filtering.
  • Knowledgeable in platform security components and PKI systems (experience with HashiCorp Vault is a plus).
  • Proficient in Golang (mandatory for this position).
  • Familiar with service discovery and DNS systems at scale.
  • Experienced in containerization and orchestration (Kubernetes is a plus).
  • Comfortable working with KVM virtualization.
  • Skilled in configuration management and large-scale infrastructure.
  • Passionate about automation. You look for ways to optimize workflows and reduce manual effort.
  • Team players who thrive in a distributed team environment.
  • Curious, autonomous, and eager to learn new technologies every day.
  • Strong communicators in English, both written and spoken.

Nice to have

Candidates who are not familiar with all the topics above but willing to learn are encouraged to apply.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

What we offer

  • Flexible working hours and working from home.
  • Autonomous working conditions with a lot of freedom to create and challenge.
  • Collaborative culture, working alongside talented engineers in a supportive environment.
  • Team events as well as training and further education.

Visa & relocation

Please note that we require EU citizenship holders for our team members.

The role

Exoscale is the leading Swiss/European cloud service provider.

With services covering the full cloud infrastructure spectrum - from fast deploying virtual machines to S3 compatible object storage - Exoscale provides a simple and scalable experience in order to let its clients focus on their core business.

Join a dynamic working environment with a cutting-edge distributed team based in Lausanne. Exoscale strives to create an environment with great working conditions and welcomes diverse applicants.

As part of its ongoing efforts to grow its infrastructure footprint Exoscale is hiring a Site Reliability Engineer.

The site reliability engineer plays a critical role in ensuring constant availability of the Exoscale platform. The engineering team at Exoscale works on all aspects from designing & developing products, to their operation and support.

With an expanding customer base and new products to further advance Exoscale's product portfolio, site reliability engineers build and maintain a wide range of technologies. As users of Exoscale itself, site reliability engineers also take active part in improving products.

This position focuses on designing, developing and maintaining Exoscale's core platform and security components.

What you'll do

Some of the challenges you will be working on

  • Design and maintain our core Linux-based platform ecosystem.
  • Develop and manage our PKI, secrets management, and security systems.
  • Contribute to internal platform tooling, automation, and orchestration development.
  • Enhance the developer experience (DX) by delivering self-service systems and pipelines.
  • Play a key role in the architecture and design of Exoscale’s platform systems.
  • Improve processes to ensure scalability, security, and high availability.
  • Participate in code and change reviews to maintain high development standards.
  • Join the on-call rotation after completing a training period.

How you'll work

Location: Madrid, Munich or Remote in EU

Hiring process

We are looking forward to your application!

About Exoscale

Exoscale is a Swiss cloud computing company that provides Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS) solutions, including cloud compute, storage, and networking services. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Lausanne, Switzerland, Exoscale operates a network of data centers across Europe and is known for its simple, developer-friendly cloud platform. The company serves a diverse range of clients, from startups to enterprises, and is recognized in the European cloud market for its performance and ease of use.

Exoscale has a growing presence in Spain, with open roles for Site Reliability Engineers and Software Engineers based in Spain, indicating an expansion of its engineering and operations teams in the region. The company emphasizes a remote-friendly and collaborative work culture, with a focus on technical excellence and innovation. For international professionals, Exoscale offers the opportunity to work with a modern cloud infrastructure stack, contribute to core platform development, and be part of a dynamic, European-focused tech company.

Founded
2011
Employees
100–500
Headquarters
Lausanne, Switzerland

Good to know if you are moving

  • Exoscale is headquartered in Lausanne, Switzerland, but the open roles in Spain are remote-friendly, allowing international professionals to work from Spain.
  • The company offers a modern cloud infrastructure environment, with opportunities to work on core compute and network systems.
  • Exoscale is known for its flat hierarchy and engineering-driven culture, which can be appealing for professionals seeking a collaborative environment.
  • The company has a strong focus on open-source technologies and contributes to the cloud community, providing a learning-rich environment.
  • As a Swiss company, Exoscale may offer competitive compensation and benefits, though specifics for Spain-based roles should be confirmed during the hiring process.
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