Senior Site Reliability Engineer with Python

We're on a mission to help every company hit their numbers.

The world has evolved, but business planning has not. Most Finance teams still manage their planning and analysis in spreadsheets, yet the ones who replace them end up going back over 80% of the time. Cube is the first spreadsheet-native FP&A platform to deliver faster planning and performance without changing how teams work.  Cube’s powerful engine connects into existing spreadsheets and source systems, delivering all of the benefits of enterprise-level FP&A with none of the headaches.

To date, Cube has raised over $45M of venture capital from top tier investors such as Battery Ventures and Mayfield. Together, we’re building a culture that challenges and celebrates everyone with a path to grow. That’s where you come in! We’re happily headquartered in New York City, but are foremost a remote-first company. This means we communicate, collaborate, and connect virtually across different time zones. As we enter our next phase of growth, we believe Cubers are the reason we win.

About the Role:

Cube is hiring a Senior Site Reliability Engineer to join our Engineering Team across the US and Canada. Our goal as a company is to create an extremely simple and straightforward product in an industry (Financial Planning and Analysis, FP&A) that deals with complex data and modeling.

As a team, we’re looking for a Senior Site Reliability Engineer to take ownership of the systems and tools used by our engineering teams and foster a culture of continuous improvement, communication, and collaboration. 

As a valued member of our team, you’ll partner closely with all of our Engineering teams. You’ll report to the Head of Engineering. This is an excellent opportunity to come into a focused team and build out processes and structures that will elevate the entire Engineering department.

Tech Stack

• Our front end is written in JavaScript/TypeScript and built using React/GraphQL.

• Our back end is written in Python and built using Django.

• Our infrastructure is hosted within AWS and follows the well-architected framework.

• Our processes are driven by automation, experimentation, observability, and security.

How you'll ramp:

By Day 30:

1. Technical Onboarding: Become familiar with the Cubes' technical stack, codebase, architecture, and our team's culture and values.

2. Processes and Protocols: Learn about our engineering best practices, workflows, and internal processes like code reviews, deployments, and incident response.

3. Team Integration: Attend team meetings and one-on-ones to get to know colleagues, understand team dynamics, and work with your team to identify areas where you can start to make an impact.

By Day 60:

1. Take on Small Projects: Begin by gradually working on smaller, less critical tasks to build confidence and familiarity with the system.

2. Monitoring and Alerting: Start taking part in on-call responsibilities by shadowing other engineers to better understand our monitoring systems and incident response processes.

3. Documentation and Feedback: Leave things better than you found them by documenting what you've learned, contributing to existing documentation, and offering feedback on our processes and tooling.

By Day 90:

1. Ownership of the Platform: Take ownership of projects and features within the platform and start to drive them from ideation to completion. 

2. Collaborate Across Teams: Work closely with other engineering teams, product management, and even customer success to better understand the system, its stakeholders, and improvement opportunities.

3. Technical Strategy: Provide valuable feedback and impactful ideas that align with the organization's technical strategy, and start shaping the departments together with your team.

What you will be doing:

As a Senior Site Reliability Engineer, your role extends beyond code creation; you're pivotal in fostering a robust, innovative, and collaborative environment that pushes the boundaries of what our technology can achieve. Here’s a deeper look into your responsibilities:

• Code:

  • Developing sophisticated, scalable, and robust developer tooling, infrastructure, and CI/CD pipelines for the engineering teams with a clear focus on readability, maintainability, and modularity.

• Collaborate:

  • Engaging in pair programming sessions that promote skills development and shared best practices while focusing on developing solutions and troubleshooting issues together as a team.

• Mentor:

  • Organizing and leading internal knowledge-sharing sessions to disseminate knowledge, introduce new methodologies, and discuss industry trends.

• Influence:

  • Participate in the assessment and exploration of new tools, technologies, and processes that will drive impactful changes and performance enhancements for our teams.

• Ownership:

  • Leading by example by driving positive changes in quality, observability, performance, security, and scalability in every aspect of our engineering processes.

As a Senior Site Reliability Engineer, you’re not just a part of the team—you’re a driving force in it. Your expertise, leadership, and forward-thinking approach will be fundamental in shaping the future of our technology, our product, and our company culture.

What you've accomplished... so far:

Technical Prowess:

• You’ve developed a deep expertise in handling databases, particularly those based on SQL. Your understanding of Python, AWS cloud architecture, databases, CI/CD pipelines, observability, and performance optimization is both practical and comprehensive.

Quality and Efficiency:

• You have learned to employ a meticulous approach to your work, from code writing and database management to team collaboration and project deadlines, ensuring a standard of excellence in everything you do.

Creativity and Resourcefulness:

• You have refined your creative problem-solving skills to excel in challenging situations. Whether it's a tight deadline or a complex technical challenge, you're known for thinking outside the box, getting unstuck, and coming up with innovative solutions to move initiatives forward.

Collaborative Spirit:

• You have embraced remote teamwork and collaboration fully. They are principles you embed in your daily work. You believe in sharing knowledge, co-creating solutions, and lifting others as you climb in a distributed work environment.

Geographic inclusivity is vital to us. This position is open to passionate professionals living in the United States or Canada, aligned with our commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive team culture.

You're not just looking for another job; you're seeking a role where you can truly make an impact, drive change, and help shape the future of a burgeoning company. If this resonates with you, we can't wait to meet you!

The base salary range for this role is: $131,325 - $177,803 USD

Important considerations when reviewing our ranges:

We use a wide variety of market data points to come up with a thoughtful and comprehensive compensation package. Our team takes the following into consideration:

• Your past achievements and scope of ownership/influence that you expressed in your interview process.

• The stage of our company. We’re early in the growth of our organization, and we place a heavy earnings potential on our equity. 

• Your current location. The fact is, it costs more for the basics in some places than others, and we adjust accordingly for that.

• These ranges are posted for US employees only. 

• Only base salaries are posted. For commission-based roles, please inquire with your recruiter during your first call.

Why you’ll love it here:

Cube promotes work-life balance by placing value in ownership over hours. We make iterative process changes based on real and measurable metrics. We encourage a culture of clear and effective communication through honest feedback, detailed documentation, and supportive mentorship.

Cube is an equal opportunity employer. Diversity is what drives our success – it’s at the core of how we hire, communicate, and work. 

Our Company Values:

• Nimble - Our flexibility is an asset. It means we’re always learning, staying receptive to feedback, and making changes quickly. We learn from our customers just like they learn from us.

• Simple - We’re thoughtful and make decisions that favor quality over quantity. Focus is our focus. To quote Einstein, “If you can't explain it simply you don't understand it well enough." Simplicity is also synonymous with clarity in our context—there are many things we could focus on, but prioritizing and communicating clearly will make a huge impact on us.

• Joyful - Our product elevates people in unsung roles--as a company, we want to create joyful experiences for our customers, teammates, candidates, and community, by creating connections and taking time to celebrate the impact we make.

• Human - We’re a group of humans building products for humans. The way we operate, communicate and collaborate is thoughtful and empathetic.

• Impactful- We're not satisfied with doing what's expected. We strive to go above and beyond, taking the lead to make a meaningful difference for our customers.

As a Cuber, you’ll have access to…

• We celebrate Flex Days! We have days built in throughout the year when everyone at Cube takes off to recharge and enjoy a long weekend.

• Our flexible paid vacation & sick/mental health time guidelines help you get the time/space you need.

• We provide medical, vision, and dental insurance options with a nationally recognized provider, including FSA/HSA options, and OneMedical membership.

• You’ll be a part of an earlier-stage, high-growth company where all teammates have an opportunity to learn and grow.

• We encourage participation in Employee Resource Groups such as our Gender Equity Group and more. You are welcome at our table!

• We take time to celebrate our accomplishments–it’s all too easy to forget this when you’re moving fast. We slow down & reflect on our achievements and share those in Slack!

• We offer equity in the form of incentive stock options to all employees of Cube, as we want you to be connected to the success of the company. 

• We offer a 401(k) program for our US employees–you can start contributing immediately! We've partnered with one of the top 401k firms for companies our size. In fact, they're a customer!

• You’ll be joining an experienced team of tech startup leaders, who are eager to work with you and provide support and mentorship!