Software Engineer, Data Loading Infrastructure

# Software Engineer, Data Loading Infrastructure Asana San  Francisco Full-time $171,000 – $190,000 / year Upload your resume once and Scout applies for you Apply with Scout Share this job:

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This engineer will maintain and modernize Asana’s data-loading infrastructure, which supports web, mobile, and external API requests. The role focuses on scalable backend services, data pipelines, storage performance, and operational reliability alongside other infrastructure engineers.
* Permanent* Hybrid
* 2+ years### Skills and expertise

Backend microservices

Data processing pipelines

Relational and non-relational storage

Caching layers

Real-time data streaming

Cloud infrastructure

Containerized environments

Monitoring and alerting### Key responsibilities
* Develop and operate scalable backend services, caching layers, and high-throughput data processing platforms.
* Optimize storage interactions, streaming pipelines, and database query pathways.
* Participate in on-call rotations, resolve production issues, and improve monitoring tools.## How this job compares

Compared with 362 open mid-level infrastructure jobs on October 10, 2026.Pay:
This job pays $171K to $190K a year. The 96 open mid-level infrastructure jobs that publish US pay start at $170K on average, so this job starts in line with them.

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Remote work:
This job is hybrid. 57 of the 362 mid-level infrastructure jobs (16%) are remote.

AI in this role:
Low. The company works with AI, but AI is a small part of this role's daily work. The role is focused on data-loading infrastructure, backend services, and operational reliability. AI tools are mentioned only as an area of curiosity and possible productivity support.## Full description

The Data Loading Infrastructure (Luna Db) team establishes core foundational architecture required to power web, mobile, and external API platforms, helping deliver millions of requests within seconds. We design, maintain, and scale data infrastructure to ensure Asana’s applications remain high-performing, fault-tolerant, and globally consistent. We are seeking a Software Engineer to join our team to help maintain and modernize our data loading tier.

In this role, you will work closely with senior engineers to enhance platform reliability, optimize data processing pipelines, and ensure smooth operational throughput across our global infrastructure.

This role is based in our San Francisco office with an office-centric hybrid schedule. The standard in-office days are Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday. Most Asanas have the option to work from home on Wednesdays. Working from home on Fridays depends on the type of work you do and the teams with which you partner. If you're interviewing for this role, your recruiter will share more about the in-office requirements.

What you’ll achieve
• Develop, test, and operate scalable backend microservices, caching layers, and high-throughput data processing platforms.
• Participate across all phases of the software development lifecycle, including system design, implementation, automated testing, deployment, and ongoing maintenance.
• Build and optimize relational and non-relational storage interactions, streaming data pipelines, and database query pathways.
• Partner cross-functionally with product engineering teams to integrate backend infrastructure with new product features and enterprise capabilities.
• Maintain platform health and operational standards by participating in standard team on-call rotations, debugging production issues, and refining monitoring tools.
• Write clean, maintainable, well-documented code while actively participating in code reviews and architectural discussions.

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