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Maxonic maintains a close and long-term relationship with our direct client. In support of their needs, we are looking for a Cleanup Engineer / GoLang (Protobuf).
Job Description:
Job Title: Cleanup Engineer / GoLang (Protobuf)
Job Location: San Francisco Metro, California
Work Schedule: Remote
Responsibilities:
The Filesystem team is responsible for the core metadata services that power Client s file storage. We design and maintain the systems and database models that manage billions of files and directories delivering performance, reliability, and scalability at the heart of Client s platform. Project Overview
We re looking for a contractor to help us remove all usages of GoGoProto (gogoproto) from our protobuf packages in the main live tier service. This work is part of a broader modernization effort, and the changes will have significant impact across our metadata model and service interfaces.
What You ll Do
Identify and remove all uses of GoGoProto extensions in protobuf definitions.
Update .proto files to use standard protobuf features, replacing deprecated/custom gogoproto options where needed.
Regenerate protobuf code using standard tooling (protoc, protoc-gen-go, etc.) compatible with our Go/GRPC-based infrastructure.
Refactor Go services that rely on gogoproto-generated behavior (e.g., JSON serialization, custom options, field behavior).
Coordinate with the Filesystem team to validate changes, ensure compatibility, and integrate with ongoing development work.
Document migration steps and provide guidance for long-term maintainability.
What We re Looking For
Solid experience working with Protocol Buffers in a Go/GRPC environment.
Familiarity with large-scale service-oriented architectures.
Strong understanding of code generation workflows and protobuf tooling.
Comfortable navigating and updating large, production-critical codebases.
Ability to work independently and communicate effectively with the team.
Bonus: Experience with GoGoProto and its ecosystem of extensions and options.
Why This Matters
This migration is a key step toward improving maintainability, tooling compatibility, and long-term sustainability and security of our services. You ll play a critical role in keeping the foundation of Client s file metadata stack modern and reliable.
About Maxonic:
Since 2002 Maxonic has been at the forefront of connecting candidate strengths to client challenges. Our award winning, dedicated team of recruiting professionals are specialized by technology, are great listeners, and will seek to find a position that meets the long-term career needs of our candidates. We take pride in the over 10,000 candidates that we have placed, and the repeat business that we earn from our satisfied clients.
Interested in Applying?
Please apply with your most current resume. Feel free to contact Pramod Kumar ( / ) for more details.