About the job
About Modal:
At Modal, we empower AI teams with cutting-edge infrastructure. Our platform offers seamless GPU access, rapid container startups, and integrated storage solutions, simplifying the process of model training, batch job execution, and low-latency inference. Trusted by innovators like Suno, Lovable, and Substack, Modal enables seamless transitions from prototype to production without the complexities of infrastructure management.
As a fast-expanding team with a presence in NYC, SF, and Stockholm, we have achieved remarkable milestones, including a $1.1B valuation following our recent Series B funding. Thousands of clients depend on us for their production AI workloads, including industry leaders like Lovable, Scale AI, Substack, and Suno.
Joining Modal means becoming part of a rapidly growing AI infrastructure company at a pivotal stage, with ample opportunities for personal and professional advancement. Our diverse team comprises creators of renowned open-source projects (like Seaborn and Luigi), academic scholars, international competition medalists, and seasoned engineering and product leaders with vast experience.
Your Role:
We are on the lookout for talented engineers who are passionate about designing, building, and maintaining high-performance systems that form the backbone of our serverless platform.
Key Qualifications:
A minimum of 5 years of experience in developing robust production-grade code
Proven track record in building large-scale, high-performance distributed systems (battle scars are a plus)
Strong expertise in cloud technologies
In-depth understanding of low-level operating systems (Linux kernel, file systems, containers, etc.)
Experience in performance engineering, including examples of optimizations you've achieved
Willingness to work onsite at our Stockholm office
Familiarity with Rust is a bonus, though not mandatory
