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Distributed Systems Engineer Jobs in San Jose, CA

MLabs Ltd

Distributed Systems Engineer

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$180 - $300/hr

Systems Programming: Advanced proficiency in Rust and strong systems programming experience. * Distributed Systems: Extensive experience building or operating distributed systems with real-world ...

Archil

Distributed Systems Engineer

San Francisco, CA · On-site

Role As a distributed systems engineer, you'll work across the stack to solve problems as they come up and help build Archil volumes. You'll have significant influence over the technical and product ...

Fluidstack

Distributed Systems Engineer

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$208K - $269K/yr

Distributed systems and data pipeline engineering. Time-series observability stacks (Prometheus, Thanos, VictoriaMetrics). API design and versioning at scale. Workflow and orchestration engines ...

Fluidstack

Distributed Systems Engineer

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$175 - $300/hr

Distributed systems and data pipeline engineering. Time-series observability stacks (Prometheus, Thanos, VictoriaMetrics). API design and versioning at scale. Workflow and orchestration engines ...

Archil

Sr. Distributed Systems Engineer

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$123K - $168K/yr

Role As a distributed systems engineer, you'll work across the stack to solve problems as they come up and help build Archil volumes. You'll have significant influence over the technical and product ...

IonQ

Senior Distributed Systems Engineer

Santa Clara, CA · On-site

$122K - $167K/yr

We are looking for a deeply hands-on Senior Distributed Systems Engineer to join the team building IonQ's Network and Security Platform. You will own the backend services - ingestion pipelines ...

IonQ

Senior Distributed Systems Engineer

Santa Clara, CA · On-site

$122K - $167K/yr

We are looking for a deeply hands-on Senior Distributed Systems Engineer to join the team building IonQ's Network and Security Platform. You will own the backend services - ingestion pipelines ...

IonQ

Senior Staff Distributed Systems Engineer

Santa Clara, CA · On-site

$122K - $167K/yr

We are looking for a deeply hands-on Senior Staff Distributed Systems Engineer to join the team building IonQ's Network and Security Platform. You will own the backend services - ingestion pipelines ...

IonQ

Senior Staff Distributed Systems Engineer

Santa Clara, CA · On-site

$122K - $167K/yr

We are looking for a deeply hands-on Senior Staff Distributed Systems Engineer to join the team building IonQ's Network and Security Platform. You will own the backend services - ingestion pipelines ...

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How much do distributed systems engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 12, 2026, the average yearly pay for distributed systems engineer in San Jose, CA is $149,095.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $114,900.00 and $184,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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To thrive as a Distributed Systems Engineer, you need a strong background in computer science, experience with large-scale system design, and proficiency in languages such as Java, Go, or Python. Familiarity with cloud platforms (like AWS, GCP, or Azure), container orchestration tools (such as Kubernetes), and distributed databases is commonly required, and certifications in cloud computing can be advantageous. Strong problem-solving abilities, collaboration, and excellent communication skills help you navigate complex issues and work effectively across technical teams. These skills are fundamental for designing, implementing, and maintaining robust distributed systems that perform reliably at scale.

What does a distributed systems engineer do?

A Distributed Systems Engineer designs, builds, and maintains large-scale systems that run across multiple machines or data centers. They ensure reliability, scalability, and fault tolerance by using technologies like cloud computing, containerization, and distributed databases. Their work often involves solving complex problems related to data consistency, network latency, and system coordination.

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Infographic showing various Distributed Systems Engineer job openings in San Jose, CA as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 95% Full Time, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 90% In-person, and 10% Hybrid job distribution, with an average salary of $149,095 per year, or $71.7 per hour.

Distributed Systems Engineer

MLabs Ltd

San Francisco, CA • On-site

$180 - $300/hr

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Posted 7 days ago

Job description

Location: Remote - Flexible work location (Preference is North America)

Remote | Full-time

Compensation: $180K - $300K

We are hiring on behalf of our client who is an innovative organization building the next generation of market infrastructure to redefine how value is discovered, priced, and distributed in real time. The mission centers on bringing structure, transparency, and efficiency to systems where value is currently fragmented and opaque.

Operating at the intersection of distributed systems, market structure, and applied cryptography, the firm is defining a new category for MEV distribution that merges economic efficiency with emerging regulatory frameworks. Based in New York and San Francisco, the organization consists of a high-leverage team focused on building systems that impact real-world economic flows.

The successful candidate will design and build core systems from first principles. This is an opportunity to turn ambiguous problems into production-grade infrastructure, defining architecture and making critical tradeoffs in a fast-moving environment. The role involves working across the full stack of real-time distributed systems, including data ingestion, low-latency execution, and auction mechanisms.

Key Responsibilities
  • System Architecture: Design and implement the core system architecture for a real-time, high-stakes distributed platform.
  • End-to-End Ownership: Own systems from initial concept and design through implementation and production deployment.
  • Technical Problem Solving: Translate ambiguous, high-level objectives into concrete, scalable technical solutions.
  • Performance Optimization: Identify and resolve performance bottlenecks, latency constraints, and complex system failures.
  • Technical Leadership: Drive technical direction across various components and services while establishing engineering best practices and code quality standards.
  • Collaboration: Work closely with product and business functions to ensure technical decisions align with intended economic outcomes.
  • Cultural Impact: Define engineering standards, influence future hiring, and set the cultural bar for the engineering organization.
  • Systems Programming: Advanced proficiency in Rust and strong systems programming experience.
  • Distributed Systems: Extensive experience building or operating distributed systems with real-world constraints regarding latency, scale, and fault tolerance.
  • Architecture & Design: A proven ability to design complex systems from scratch, demonstrating a strong intuition for tradeoffs between performance, complexity, and reliability.
  • Autonomy: A track record of taking end-to-end ownership of products or systems in ambiguous environments with minimal structure.
  • Modern Workflows: Experience leveraging AI tools and agent-based workflows to accelerate the development lifecycle.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Background in systems where both correctness and low latency are mission-critical.
  • Experience with blockchain consensus internals, validator client architecture, or low-level protocol development.
  • Familiarity with virtual machines or low-level execution environments.
Benefits
  • Competitive Compensation: Competitive base salary commensurate with experience.
  • Equity: Significant equity stake as an early member of the engineering team.
  • High Impact: Opportunity to shape the foundational engineering culture and build systems that mediate real economic flows.
Commitment to Equality and Accessibility

At MLabs, we are committed to offer equal opportunities to all candidates. We ensure no discrimination, accessible job adverts, and providing information in accessible formats. Our goal is to foster a diverse, inclusive workplace with equal opportunities for all. If you need any reasonable adjustments during any part of the hiring process or you would like to see the job-advert in an accessible format please let us know at the earliest opportunity by emailing human-resources@mlabs.city.

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