Systems Engineer

Job Description

WHY A365 SOFTWARE ENGINEERING?

Build the cloud platform that’s transforming electronics design. Altium 365 for cloud lets design

engineers communicate, collaborate and bring their ideas to market more efficiently than any

platform in the industry. Altium offers the opportunity to conceive and build new product features for electronics

engineers, and add your own ideas to the world’s most collaborative and efficient electronics

design platform.

As Valispace embarks on a new journey integrating into Altium 365 platform we are looking to grow a team able to craft the best experience for our users, delivering essential features to ensure they have the insights needed to drive their decisions, and the tools to act upon them

Valispace is a productivity software and a single source of truth for all of the ‘’loose’’ engineering data of hardware projects, helping engineers streamline efforts from concept to test and escape from document hell! We have one simple mission: to empower engineers to faster craft the complex products that help propel humanity forward.

• Shape the future: You'll be part of a close-knit team with ambitious goals, but you'll also have the freedom and power to define the best way to achieve them. Collaborate with your team to map out the features and technical path that will bring our product vision to life;
• Grow together, share knowledge: We foster a culture of continuous learning and knowledge sharing. You'll have the opportunity to learn from and mentor your teammates, contributing to a collaborative environment where everyone thrives;

If you like the idea of working in an environment that encourages creative and autonomous work, focuses on your growth potential and where there’s always room to discuss the quirks of living on this planet, then we might just be a perfect fit.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

Your primary role will be to optimize and enhance the performance of complex cloud applications within the Altium 365 - Valispace R&D team. You'll tackle unique technical challenges related to systems engineering, focusing on areas like system optimization, deployment strategies, and performance monitoring for a mix of engineering software, microelectronics, and cloud services.

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF OUR SYSTEMS ENGINEER:

• Be the Maestro of System Optimization: You'll define the technical direction for our infrastructure, ensuring system robustness, scalability, and adaptability to our product's evolving needs.
• Dive Into System Enhancements: Engage in both solo and collaborative efforts to solve intricate system issues, from optimizing nginx configurations to refining database queries and ensuring seamless deployment strategies.
• Champion Efficiency and Performance: With a sharp focus on system performance, you'll identify and implement solutions to streamline operations, enhance system responsiveness, and improve the overall user experience.
  
  

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR:

• Vision for the Big Picture: You understand that system changes can have broad implications, allowing you to make informed decisions that benefit the entire ecosystem.
• Collaborate with product managers, developers, and UX/UI designers to define system requirements and specifications for web applications.
• Design and architect systems considering scalability, performance, and security.
• Create detailed system diagrams and documentation using design tools like Miro or Figma.
• Analyze existing systems and recommend improvements or optimizations.
• Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback to ensure high-quality deliverables.
• Coordinate testing efforts to validate system functionality and performance.
• Provide technical support and guidance to development teams throughout the project lifecycle.
• Stay updated with the latest industry trends and technologies to continuously enhance system designs.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience as a Systems Engineer or similar role, specifically in complex cloud based application development.
• Proficiency in system design and architecture principles such as microservices, event-driven architectures, caching, load balancing, etc..
• Familiarity with web technologies and frameworks (e.g., HTML, CSS, JavaScript, RESTful APIs).
• Experience using design tools such as Miro, Figma, or similar for creating system diagrams and workflows.
• Fluency in English (verbal and written) to communicate complex ideas effectively.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with cloud services (e.g., AWS, Azure) and DevOps practices.
• Understanding of database design and management.
• Knowledge of security best practices in web application development.

This role is pivotal in ensuring our systems not only function but excel, setting us apart in the market with unparalleled performance and reliability.

Interview Process: During the interview, candidates will be asked to design a simple system, such as a URL shortener, using Miro or Figma. This exercise will help assess your ability to think critically about system architecture and user experience while collaborating effectively with design tools

COMPENSATION, BENEFITS AND PERKS 🎉

• Comprehensive health insurance;
• Nilo.health, a mental health and wellbeing support platform;
• Generous Learning & Development budget and training days;
• Remote-friendly (you can work from home or from our cool office in Lisbon - you choose!);
• Commuting budget if you decide to come to the office;
• Home internet allowance;
• A lot of fun team activities every once in a while 🪩

The salary range for this role is {€53,000.00 - €65,000.) Actual compensation packages within this range are based on a wide array of factors unique to each candidate and role requirements, including but not limited to skill set, years and depth of experience, certifications, and specific location.