Company Name: Cypress.io

Job Details: Hiring,Remotely,in,United,States,Remote,185K-230K,Senior,level

Job Url: https://builtin.com/job/lead-software-engineer-cypress-cloud/6922124

Job Description: At Cypress, We aim to make software testing faster and more reliable, improving the efficiency and quality of software development. Used by hundreds of thousands of developers across 90+ countries and 30,000+ organizations, Cypress helps teams write better code and release with confidence. Cypress customers include names like Zendesk, Indeed, Splunk, Square, and Patreon. With a culture rooted in passion, collaboration, and curiosity, our fully remote team is on a mission to positively impact the developer community.We continue to innovate with cutting-edge features like Test Replay for debugging failures, Accessibility testing for inclusive applications, and UI Coverage for comprehensive test insights. Founded in 2015, we've raised $55M in capital and maintain a fully remote team focused on making high quality automated testing achievable for all.The RoleAs a Software Engineer on the Cypress Cloud team, you'll build premier cloud services that impact thousands of organizations daily. You'll develop user-facing web applications and backend systems that enable developers to have confidence in their software through intelligent testing workflows.Cypress Cloud aggregates and applies intelligence from past test runs to support better CI failure debugging, test suite analytics, and intelligent orchestration that improves developer velocity while reducing CI costs. You'll work closely with Design, Product, Data, and Growth teams with end-to-end engineering ownership from ideation through operations and enhancements.Team & Working EnvironmentYou'll be joining a small but mighty team focused on the core functionality of Cypress Cloud.  You’ll have significant opportunities to contribute to high-impact initiatives spanning the entire R&D organization.We maintain a fully remote work environment with flexible hours to support work-life balance and have minimal travel expectations.Our Core Tech Stack: TypeScript, React, GraphQL, PostgreSQL, Clickhouse, Redis, Honeycomb, and ECS (Amazon Elastic Container Service).What You'll DoContribute to the whole product process from product concept and research to architecture, implementation and deploymentBuild and maintain user-facing web applications that provide exceptional developer experiences for testing workflowsBuild scalable backend services, data pipelines, and APIs that power Cypress Cloud's analytics, orchestration, and AI capabilitiesWork with AI technologies including LLMs, prompt engineering, and AI service integrations to deliver intelligent developer toolsCollaborate with cross-functional teams including Design, Product, and Data to deliver features that delight developersParticipate in code reviews and contribute to engineering best practices across the teamSupport, maintain, and optimize production systems that serve thousands of organizations globally Participate in on-call rotations to ensure system reliability and handle support escalations (approximately 1-2 rotations per quarter)What We're Looking ForWhat you Love DoingThinking holistically about systems and user experienceHearing what users think of the newest feature, and making it even betterOptimizing your dev-test cycles so you can build, test, and deploy rapidlyFinding the root cause of errors seen by usersUnderstanding why something was built one way vs anotherAdding more instrumentation to better understand a problemRequired Qualifications6+ years of software engineering experience with full-stack developmentPassion for developer tools and improving developer experiencesComfort with JavaScript/TypeScript and modern web technologies like ReactBackend development experience with Node.js, Python, or similar technologiesDatabase experience with both SQL and OLAP systems (PostgreSQL and ClickHouse experience preferred)Experience with performance optimization and scaling customer-facing applicationsUnderstanding of RESTful and GraphQL APIs and microservices architectureExperience with CI/CD automation using tools such as CircleCI, Drone, Harness, or JenkinsAI-assisted development proficiency with tools like GitHub Copilot, ChatGPT, or similar AI coding assistantsStrong problem-solving skills and attention to detailExcellent written and verbal communication skillsComfortable with on-call responsibilities and production system supportPreferred QualificationsHands-on experience with LLMs, prompt/context engineering, or AI model integrationExperience with distributed systems and data pipeline technologies (Kafka, ClickHouse, RedShift, etc.)Strong grasp of testing fundamentals and continuous delivery practicesExperience with observability tools including logging, monitoring, and alerting systemsExperience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure, or similar), including Infrastructure as Code (e.g., Terraform)Experience building developer-facing products or toolsFamiliarity with automated testing frameworks (bonus points for Cypress experience!)Experience in startup or high-growth environmentsWhat We OfferCompetitive compensation package with generous base salary (185K-230K depending on experience) plus equityFully remote work environment with flexible hours across supported time zones and minimal travel requirementsComprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverageTop-tier equipment and home office setup allowanceGenerous PTO policy and company-wide mental health daysCollaborative culture rooted in respect, curiosity, and passion for impactOpportunity to impact hundreds of thousands of developers worldwideReady to help shape the future of software testing? We'd love to hear from you. Please include your resume, an optional but encouraged cover letter explaining why you're excited about this role, and any relevant portfolio work or open source contributions.We believe in understanding candidates on a human level and will not use AI to judge resumes or applications—our hiring process is designed to connect with you personally.This position is open to candidates in the United States and select international locations. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities throughout our hiring process.#LI-RemoteAlthough we list out what we generally look for, we are very likely missing other attributes and skills that you have that could make you a great fit, and are not currently listed. Research has shown this especially applies to women and other marginalized groups, who tend to apply if they check 100% of every box, versus men who apply if they hit roughly 60%. The point we’re getting at, it doesn’t hurt to take a chance and apply!We are an inclusive employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.