Scale your distributed applications, modernize your workflows for durability, and protect against software failures and downtimes with Orkes, the leading orchestration platform for developers.
Orkes Cloud provides fully managed & security hardened clusters offering full compatibility with Open Source Conductor with enterprise features added.
Write workflows as code, build task workers, integrate other applications with open source SDKs
Scale to the billions, debug in minutes, observe everything
Build durable execution flows driven by events
Seamlessly weave in Large Language Models, Prompt Templates and Vector Database Integrations into your business workflows.
Integrate and optimize human actions into your workflows
Orkes is founded by ex-Netflix Engineers, original creators of Netflix Conductor OSS.
Scale your distributed applications, modernize your workflows for durability, and protect against software failures and downtimes with Orkes, the leading orchestration platform for developers.
Orkes Cloud provides fully managed & security hardened clusters offering full compatibility with Open Source Conductor with enterprise features added.
Write workflows as code, build task workers, integrate other applications with open source SDKs
Scale to the billions, debug in minutes, observe everything
Build durable execution flows driven by events
Seamlessly weave in Large Language Models, Prompt Templates and Vector Database Integrations into your business workflows.
Integrate and optimize human actions into your workflows
Orkes is founded by ex-Netflix Engineers, original creators of Netflix Conductor OSS.
What they do: Managed orchestration platform built on Netflix Conductor for durable, observable workflows (including AI and human-in-the-loop features)
Founders: Jeu George (CEO), Viren Baraiya (co-CTO), Boney Sekh (co-CTO), Dilip Lukose (CPO)
Funding: $29.3M disclosed across Seed and Series A
Investors: Nexus Venture Partners, Battery Ventures, Vertex Ventures U.S.
Employees: 77
Company Overview
Problem Domain
Workflow and microservices orchestration for durable, observable execution of distributed systems and AI-augmented workflows.
Founded
2022
Industry
Software Development
Tech Stack
Open Source Conductor
Funding Track Record
Seed- 2022-02-28
$9.3M
Announced at company launch
Series A- 2024-02-21
$20M
Series A with participation from existing investors
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Staff Software Engineer
HybridCupertino, CA, US
Hybrid • Cupertino, CA, US
About Us
Orkes is a platform for developers to build durable, distributed event driven applications. Based on the popular open source orchestration engine Conductor, Orkes lets developers focus on faster go to market with applications, scaling them to handle billions of workflows without having to worry about failures, scalability or visibility into the executions.
We are looking for a motivated Staff Engineer.
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Lead architecture and design for core Conductor services, ensuring scalability, resiliency, and performance at massive scale.
Tackle the most complex distributed systems challenges, influencing both near-term deliverables and future technical direction.
Collaborate with product, design, and cross-functional engineering teams to deliver high-impact, business-critical features.
Act as a multiplier—mentoring engineers at all levels, elevating team practices, and fostering a culture of technical excellence.
Champion open-source contributions to Conductor, guiding community engagement and adoption.
Evaluate and introduce emerging technologies, frameworks, and tooling to keep Orkes at the forefront of distributed computing innovation.
Establish and enforce best practices in coding standards, testing, observability, and operational readiness.
Partner closely with leadership to align engineering initiatives with business strategy and customer needs.
Stay up to date with emerging technologies and industry trends
Qualities That Will Help You Succeed
Experience building backend systems, with deep expertise in Java and Spring Boot.
Proven track record architecting large-scale, distributed systems and event-driven applications.
Mastery of REST, gRPC, asynchronous messaging systems (Kafka, RabbitMQ, etc.), and cloud-native architectures.
Demonstrated ability to lead large, cross-team technical initiatives from inception to delivery.
Strong technical mentorship and leadership skills, with the ability to inspire and guide other senior engineers.
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to influence technical direction across multiple teams and stakeholders.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
At Orkes, we foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and customer success. We empower our team to take ownership of their work and encourage them to explore new ideas and technologies that drive impact.
You Will Have a Fast Start If
Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, GCP, or Azure
Knowledge of containerization and orchestration tools (Docker, Kubernetes)
Familiarity with API design, REST, and GraphQL
Experience with event-driven architectures and messaging systems
The requirements listed in the job descriptions are guidelines. You don’t have to satisfy every requirement or meet every qualification listed. If your skills are transferable we would still love to hear from you.More Details
The base salary for this role is between $200,000 - 260,000. When determining compensation, a number of factors will be considered: skills, experience, job scope, location, and competitive compensation market data.
Status: Full-Time
Type: Hybrid (3 days a week)
Location: Cupertino, CA
Department: Engineering
Reports to: CTO
Benefits
Comprehensive health coverage including medical, dental, and vision
Flexible PTO
Support for personal development
At Orkes, we are committed to building a team that reflects a rich tapestry of perspectives, identities, and professional experiences. We believe that diversity is not just a checkbox, but a driving force behind innovation, creativity, and success. By embracing a variety of backgrounds, we cultivate an inclusive environment where every team member feels valued and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work.
Join us at Orkes and be a part of a team where your unique perspectives are not only welcomed but celebrated. Together we are shaping the future technology by leveraging the strength that comes from embracing diversity in all its forms. Your Journey with us is an opportunity to contribute to something greater and make a lasting impact.
