Senior Software Engineer

About the role

This is a Fully Remote Job

• About Our Client:

This organization operates in the data management industry, focusing on enabling organizations to derive better insights from their data. They address challenges around managing observability and security data by developing high-performance, cost-efficient data platforms that integrate seamlessly with existing tools while preventing vendor lock-in. Their technology supports large-scale data use cases and is backed by notable investors, serving high-profile clients to enhance decision-making and reduce costs.

• About the Opportunity:

The Senior Software Engineer role involves advancing the capabilities and performance of a distributed query engine within a key data platform. This position contributes to both the development and technical direction of an open-source database project, enabling the organization to deliver faster and more efficient query processing that supports a wide range of customer needs.

• Responsibilities:

Extend the query engine and storage system to support additional query functions

Develop complex query capabilities optimizing performance

Collaborate with field engineering to enhance customer support

Contribute to the growth of the open-source community through code and design reviews

• Requirements:

Experience developing high concurrency, performance-oriented Java systems

Minimum of five years as an individual contributor

Strong software engineering practices including code reviews and emphasis on testability and quality

Effective communication skills for explaining technical concepts

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience

Bonus Points:

Experience with internals of large-scale distributed systems and databases such as Hadoop, Spark, Presto, or ElasticSearch

History of open-source contributions, especially in data-related projects

• Pay Range and Compensation Package:

Compensation range: $155,000 - $215,000

Eligible to participate in the organization’s equity plan subject to applicable terms

• Benefits & Perks:

100% paid medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) program

Fertility coverage

Pet insurance

Dependent care FSA

Mental health support

Life and AD&D insurance

Unlimited paid time off

Wellness stipend

Home office equipment reimbursement

Pre-tax commuter benefits

Equal Opportunity Statement:

Equal Opportunity Statement: Our client is an equal opportunity employer. They celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or national origin.

Note:

TalentHop is a recruitment partner of this role. Please note that all employment decisions, including candidate assessment, interviews, hiring, compensation, and employment terms, are made exclusively by the hiring employer.