Ably (UK)
Software Engineer, Pub/Sub
About this role
Description: Join the Pub/Sub team to work on Ably's core backend for edge messaging platforms. Drive development of new functionalities and initiatives to scale and improve the Pub/Sub platform. Requirements: Strong interest or experience in distributed systems and large-scale infrastructure. Experience with messaging queues, pub/sub systems, or streaming systems at scale. Proficiency in a high-level server-side language (Node.js or Go preferred). Ability to self-start and work through ambiguity. Practical experience with AI tooling for planning and development. Collaborative mindset with a focus on transparency and sharing work publicly. Experience in dynamic, early-stage environments. Benefits: Remote-first and flexible work environment with optional office access. Equity through EMI share options program. 28 days of paid annual leave plus a birthday day off. Enhanced parental leave for primary and secondary caregivers. Home workstation budget and annual learning development budget. Private healthcare and medical cash plan. Mental wellbeing coaching and monthly wellbeing budget. Life assurance and income protection.