[Remote] Software Engineer, Deployment Infrastructure

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Vercel is an infrastructure company that focuses on enhancing web development. The Senior Infrastructure Engineer will own and evolve the infrastructure that powers Vercel’s build and deployment lifecycle, ensuring speed, reliability, and developer satisfaction.ResponsibilitiesOwn and evolve the infrastructure that powers Vercel’s build and deployment lifecycle — from handling webhooks to designing resilient database schemas and building scalable APIsDesign and operate high-performance microservices that process millions of builds daily, ensuring speed, reliability, and developer delightLead projects end-to-end: from identifying opportunities to defining technical direction and delivering improvements in performance, reliability, and developer experienceCollaborate across teams to align infrastructure with company-wide goals and ensure seamless developer workflowsShape the long-term vision of CI/CD at Vercel by setting standards for scalability, reliability, and developer productivityParticipate in the on-call rotation, taking responsibility for the reliability of critical systemsContribute to the open-source community, representing Vercel’s commitment to advancing developer tools globallyWrite clean, efficient, tested, and well-documented code that others can build upon confidentlySkills6+ years of experience designing, building, and operating backend applications and distributed systems at scaleStrong proficiency in JavaScript/TypeScript, with the ability to navigate and improve complex systemsStrong proficiency with cloud infrastructure (AWS) and infrastructure as code (Terraform)A track record of end-to-end ownership — from design and implementation through to long-term operation in productionSkilled at cross-team collaboration, able to influence priorities and drive alignment toward shared goalsComfortable setting direction and defining architectural standards that scale across teams, balancing long-term vision with pragmatic deliveryExperienced in mentoring and elevating those around you, fostering strong engineering practicesCurious, eager to learn, and motivated to push the boundaries of how modern software gets built and shippedAre familiar with React or Next.jsHave experience with DynamoDBHave worked to develop a CI/CD platform or internal developer platform used by other engineersHave experience contributing to, or participating in open-source projectsHave experience optimizing build systems for monorepos or polyrepo setupsHave experience with build caching, artifact storage, or dependency management at scaleBenefitsCompetitive compensation package, including equity.Inclusive Healthcare Package.Learn and Grow - we provide mentorship and send you to events that help you build your network and skills.Flexible Time Off.We will provide you the gear you need to do your role, and a WFH budget for you to outfit your space as needed.The total compensation package may include benefits, equity-based compensation, and eligibility for a company bonus or variable pay program depending on the role.Company OverviewVercel is a developer platform that provides cloud infrastructure services for the web. It was founded in 2015, and is headquartered in Covina, California, USA, with a workforce of 501-1000 employees. Its website is https://vercel.com.Company H1B SponsorshipVercel has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 4 in 2026, 4 in 2025, 2 in 2024, 5 in 2023, 5 in 2022. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.