Software Engineer, Reykjavik

The Infrastructure team builds the foundation we need to support our web and mobile applications, as well as our robust API. We build and operate the software that enables Asana’s security, scalability, and speed. Each day, we combine industry best-practices and innovation to support this product-focused company.

We’re looking for an experienced Infrastructure Software Engineer with a passion for Site Reliability and Operability. You will work with a world-class team of engineers on deploying and operating existing systems, and building new ones for challenges that are unique to our problem space. You will have a unique opportunity to design, develop, and operate services that power Asana, and work on cross-functional projects to help define the future of our infrastructure, and how we architect and operate critical services at scale.

This role is based in our Reykjavik 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

Analyze problems, consider alternative solutions/trade-offs, and make key technical implementation decisions to help guide engineering vision at Asana

Work on cross-functional projects to help define the future of infrastructure for Asana, how we architect and operate critical services at scale

Collaborate with other infrastructure teams to define our service oriented architecture

Develop frameworks, services, and the necessary tooling to power our application and enable other engineering teams

Evangelize good code and solid engineering and operability practices

Co-create and follow best practices of running applications in the cloud (AWS) and all the state-of-the-art tooling around it

Support design reviews, communicate constraints, and help engineers make the right trade-offs

Develop high quality code and keep our services up and running by being part of our on-call rotation and investigate and resolve production problems

About You

Expertise in programming and computer science, and have an interest in distributed systems

5+ years writing and shipping production code

Looking for an environment where you and your teammates empower one another to become the best versions of yourselves and to move towards a shared goal

Are willing and able to collaborate with different roles and functions across Asana with a keen sense of empathy

Fast learner and excited to contribute from day one

Demonstrated 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 annual base salary range is between 13,050,000 ISK - 20,160,000 ISK. 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 Talent Acquisition Partner 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 Talent Acquisition Partner to learn more about the total compensation and benefits for this role.

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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 culture while adopting the best elements of hybrid models to ensure that every one of our global team members can work together effortlessly. With 13+ offices all over the world, we are always looking for individuals who care about building technology that drives positive change in the world and a culture where everyone feels that they belong.

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