Software Engineer, Ontology

FluidStack

. Design and build a next-generation CMDB as the authoritative source for infrastructure assets, network topology, and configuration data .

Posted 9/21/2026full-timeUnited StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $224,000 - $279,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in building and managing infrastructure asset systems, including CMDB and DCIM platforms, while leveraging automation and orchestration for operational efficiency. Proficient in software development with a focus on scalable, reliable systems and strong collaboration across technical and non-technical teams.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Python ProgrammingInfrastructure-As-Code (Terraform, Ansible)CI/CD Pipeline ImplementationCMDB Systems (NetBox, Device42)Monitoring and Observability (Prometheus, Grafana)

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Hard Skills

Software DevelopmentRESTful API DesignData ModelingDistributed SystemsRelational Databases (PostgreSQL)NoSQL Databases (Redis)DockerSystem Design PatternsWorkflow Orchestration (Temporal, Airflow)Data Visualization

Soft Skills

Problem-SolvingAttention to DetailCommunication Skills

Tools & Technologies

Monitoring Stacks (OpenTelemetry)ITSM Frameworks (ITIL)Linux/Unix EnvironmentsData Center Operations

Industry Keywords

Infrastructure AutomationDevOpsPlatform EngineeringAsset ManagementFacilities Management

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AirflowAnsibleBootstrapDistributed SystemsDNSDockerGrafanaITSMLinuxNoSQLPostgresPrometheusPythonRedisTCP/IPTerraformUnixGo

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design and build a next-generation CMDB as the authoritative source for infrastructure assets, network topology, and configuration data
Create DCIM platforms for rack operations, server/GPU deployment, OS installation, quality assurance, and white-screen operations
Develop asset lifecycle management systems covering receiving, racking, inventory, break-fix, and decommissioning workflows
Build monitoring and observability platforms integrating BMS, EPMS, and IT-device telemetry with intelligent alarming and incident management
Create self-service portals and automation for region bootstrap, day-2 operations, and fleet-scale management
Eliminate manual toil through workflow automation and self-service tooling
Build workflow orchestration systems for incident, problem, and change management
Develop digital twin visualizations and operational dashboards with data-team analytics partnership
Create integration layers connecting internal platforms with vendors and third-party systems
Collaborate with data center operations, systems engineering, network engineering, security, product, business, support, and operations teams
Evaluate build-versus-buy decisions for platform components
Champion CI/CD, infrastructure-as-code, automated testing, and observability-first design
Participate in architecture reviews and design discussions
Foster technical excellence through code reviews, documentation, and knowledge sharing
Design high-performance, fault-tolerant systems capable of handling thousands of QPS
Build monitoring, logging, debugging, and robust error-handling capabilities
Implement data migration strategies and manage platform dependencies
Own projects end-to-end from concept through deployment and production readiness

Requirements

What you’ll need

3+ years of professional software development experience building production systems
Strong programming skills in Python, Go, or similar languages
Understanding of system design patterns
Experience designing and implementing RESTful APIs, data models, and distributed systems
Proficiency with relational and NoSQL databases, including PostgreSQL and Redis
Hands-on experience with Docker and infrastructure-as-code tools such as Terraform and Ansible
Understanding of CI/CD pipelines and modern development workflows
Solid grasp of TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP, and Linux/Unix environments
Strong problem-solving abilities with attention to scalability, reliability, and operational concerns
Excellent communication skills for technical and non-technical stakeholders
Experience with CMDB systems such as NetBox or Device42, or asset management platforms
Background in infrastructure automation, DevOps, or platform engineering
Familiarity with workflow orchestration frameworks such as Temporal, Airflow, or Camunda
Knowledge of monitoring and observability stacks such as Prometheus, Grafana, or OpenTelemetry
Experience with time-series databases and data visualization
Understanding of ITSM frameworks such as ITIL and service management practices
Experience in data center operations, facilities management, or physical infrastructure
Contributions to open-source infrastructure projects
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent practical experience
Authorization to work in the United States is addressed in the application requirements

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equity for all full-time roles, potentially including restricted stock units
Retirement or pension plan, in line with local norms
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Generous PTO policy, in line with local norms
Competitive total compensation package
Pay equity and transparency