Job Description
Dedalus (YC S25) is hiring a full-time distributed systems engineer to help build the infrastructure layer powering the next generation of AI agents.
We are building persistent compute infrastructure, cloud sandboxes, and developer tools for long-running AI agents. Our systems span virtualization, orchestration, storage, networking, and low-level runtime infrastructure. The role is based in San Francisco and involves working closely with a small, highly technical team operating at startup speed.
What You’ll Work On
Distributed systems infrastructure for large-scale agent workloads
Virtualization and sandboxing technologies
Persistent compute and storage systems
Scheduling, orchestration, and reliability engineering
Performance optimization across systems layers
Internal developer platforms and infrastructure tooling
Production systems operating under real-world scale and latency constraints
Requirements
Strong systems programming ability in Rust (preferred), Go, C/C++, or similar languages
Graduate-level knowledge of distributed systems and operating systems concepts
Experience building distributed systems in industry, research, or open source
Experience with Kubernetes and modern cloud infrastructure
Familiarity with one or more of the following:
distributed block storage
consistency models
virtualization and hypervisors
kernel or low-level systems architecture
Strong understanding of systems performance, reliability, and debugging
Nice-to-Have
Published systems research papers (NSDI, OSDI, SOSP, ATC, EuroSys, etc.)
Experience working on operating systems, kernels, or virtualization stacks
Contributions to open-source systems projects (Linux, Firecracker, Cloud Hypervisor, etc.)
Experience with low-level performance optimization
Experience building infrastructure at scale
What We Look For
We look for people who combine strong technical ability with high agency, curiosity, and a commitment to building meaningful technology.
Strong technical foundation in computer science or related fields
Proactively identifies problems and drives solutions independently
Learns quickly and thrives in fast-paced environments
Collaborative, kind, and team-oriented
Willing to take ownership and do the work required to achieve results
Calm and resilient in ambiguous or high-pressure situations
Open-minded, creative, intellectually curious, and capable of critical thinking
Thoughtful perspectives on technology and its broader impact
Compensation & Benefits
Competitive salary + equity
Relocation support available
Meals and office benefits included
In-person in San Francisco
To apply, submit your resume, GitHub, personal website, research papers, or notable projects. We especially value candidates who have experience building ambitious technical systems.