Senior Software Engineer, Infrastructure/Developer Tooling

About the Role

Join Homebase as a Senior Software Engineer specializing in Infrastructure and Developer Tooling. You'll be a critical technical leader responsible for designing, building, and optimizing the infrastructure and internal tooling that powers the entire engineering organization. This high-impact position combines hands-on technical work with strategic leadership, where you'll drive architectural decisions, mentor junior engineers, and enable teams to move faster with confidence.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and evolution of infrastructure and developer tooling by driving strategic initiatives that enable Homebase engineers to build, test, and ship efficiently at scale
• Own and deliver large, ambiguous problem spaces end-to-end—from identifying opportunities and defining problems to designing architecture, implementing solutions, and rolling out scalable systems
• Architect and optimize AWS infrastructure for reliability, scalability, cost-efficiency, and performance across production environments
• Set technical direction and establish best practices for infrastructure and developer experience, influencing decisions across engineering teams
• Act as a technical leader and escalation point for complex infrastructure challenges and production incidents
• Mentor junior engineers, partnering with them on projects and supporting their growth through hands-on collaboration and guidance
• Partner cross-functionally with product, platform, and security teams to align infrastructure investments with business goals
• Drive innovation through experimentation with AI-powered observability, automation, and workflow improvements
• Continuously improve system reliability and developer productivity through metrics, feedback loops, and iterative enhancements

Required Experience & Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional experience in Software Development, Infrastructure Engineering, or related fields
• 3+ years of hands-on experience with AWS or other cloud platforms in production environments
• Proven track record of designing, architecting, and implementing scalable distributed systems
• Strong understanding of infrastructure concepts including containerization, orchestration, networking, and observability
• Experience with Infrastructure-as-Code tools and DevOps practices
• Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to handle ambiguous, large-scope technical challenges
• Demonstrated ability to mentor and develop junior engineers
• Strong communication skills with the ability to influence technical decisions across teams

About Homebase

Homebase is building unstoppable teams by creating tools that help small businesses thrive. The company culture emphasizes bold thinking, fast execution, and genuine empathy for customer success. You'll work alongside engineers who are passionate about raising the bar, supporting one another, and celebrating wins as a unified team. The role offers the opportunity to make real-world impact while shaping the future of how developers work at Homebase.

💰 Compensation not publicly listed. Market estimate for similar roles: from $120K, varying by experience and location.