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full-timeSoftware Engineer, Data Loading Infrastructure
Asana · San Francisco
Asana is a company in the software productivity space that provides a platform for work management and collaboration. The Data Loading Infrastructure team is responsible for the foundational architecture that supports the company's web, mobile, and API platforms. As a Software Engineer on this team, you will focus on developing, testing, and operating backend microservices, caching layers, and high-throughput data processing systems. Your day-to-day responsibilities will involve building and optimizing relational and non-relational storage interactions, managing streaming data pipelines, and ensuring the reliability of global infrastructure. You will participate in the full software development lifecycle, including system design, deployment, and maintenance, while also engaging in on-call rotations to resolve production issues. This role is well-suited for engineers with at least two years of experience working within large, production-grade codebases. Candidates should have a strong background in backend services, containerized environments, and cloud infrastructure. The position requires a collaborative mindset to work effectively with cross-functional product engineering teams and a proactive approach to maintaining platform health through clean code and robust monitoring practices.
The Data Loading Infrastructure ( LunaDb ) 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. About you 2+ years of experience working within large, well-maintained codebases Experience operating backend services in production, including writing operational tooling, setting up monitoring/alerts, and resolving live operational incidents. Possesses familiarity with modern containerized environments, cloud infrastructure, and microservice architectures. Knowledge around working with relational and/or non-relational storage systems, real-time data streaming, or caching layers is a plus. Communicates clearly and collaboratively with engineers and other cross-functional teams. Demonstrates curiosity about AI tools and emerging technologies, with a willingness to learn and leverage them to enhance productivity, collaboration, or decision-making. At Asana, we're committed to building teams that include a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, as this is critical to helping us achieve our mission. If you're interested in this role and don't meet every listed requirement, we still encourage you to apply. What we’ll offer Our comprehensive compensation package plays a big part in how we recognize you for the impact you have on our path to achieving our mission. We believe that compensation should be reflective of the value you create relative to the market value of your role. To ensure pay is fair and not impacted by biases, we're committed to looking at market value which is why we check ourselves and conduct a yearly pay equity audit. For this role, the estimated base salary range is between $171,000 - $190,000. The actual base salary will vary based on various factors, including market and individual qualifications objectively assessed during the interview process. The listed range above is a guideline, and the base salary range for this role may be modified. In addition to base salary, your compensation package may include additional components such as equity, sales incentive pay (for most sales roles), and benefits. If you're interviewing for this role, speak with your recruiter to learn more about the total compensation and benefits for this role. We strive to provide equitable and competitive benefits packages that support our employees worldwide and include: Mental health, wellness & fitness benefits Career coaching & support Inclusive family building benefits Long-term savings or retirement plans In-office culinary options to cater to your dietary preferences These are just some of the benefits we offer, and benefits may vary based on role, country, and local regulations. If you're interviewing for this role, speak with your recruiter to learn more about the total compensation and benefits for this role. #LI-Hybrid About us Asana is a leading platform for human + AI collaboration. Millions of teams around the world rely on Asana to achieve their most important goals, faster. Asana has been named to Fortune's Best Workplaces for 7+ years and recognized by Fast Company, Forbes, and Gartner for excellence in workplace culture and innovation. We offer an exceptional office-centric cultur
| Role | Software Engineer, Data Loading Infrastructure |
|---|---|
| Company | Asana |
| Location | San Francisco |
| Compensation | Not disclosed |
| Posted | 2026-09-30 |
| Deadline | Rolling |
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- 1ApplicationSubmit your resume through the apply link.
- 2ScreeningRecruiter reviews your background against the role.
- 3AssessmentA technical test, assignment, or coding round, depending on the role.
- 4Interview(s)One or more rounds with the hiring team.
- 5OfferOffer letter with compensation and start date.
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0/4About Asana
Asana is an operating system designed for human-agent teams to manage critical workflows. Founded in 2008, the platform utilizes the Asana Work Graph, a system that connects tasks, projects, goals, and dependencies to provide a shared context for both human users and AI agents. The software enables teams to collaborate within a shared space, utilizing shared memory to improve workflows over time while maintaining enterprise-grade governance, including audit trails and scoped permissions. Asana serves a wide range of organizations, including 85% of Fortune 100 companies, by providing tools for project management, compliance, portfolio monitoring, and cross-functional alignment. The platform is designed to help teams coordinate work, reduce time spent on status updates, and integrate AI agents directly into existing business processes.
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