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Senior Software Engineer

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about 2 months ago
San Francisco, CA, USASenior / Mid Level
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Base Salary

$165k - $276k/yr

Responsibilities

  • Build and improve core query engine components of Nova.
  • Contribute to query execution, columnar storage formats, and distributed compute layer.
  • Implement new capabilities to support additional data types.
  • Execute projects to reduce infrastructure costs while maintaining performance.
  • Profile and optimize JVM performance and manage concurrency.
  • Strengthen reliability by identifying failure modes and improving detection.
  • Participate in on-call rotation to address production incidents.
  • Lead design and execution of significant projects within your area.

Requirements

  • 3+ years of experience in backend or infrastructure engineering.
  • Hands-on experience with distributed data systems and query engines.
  • Experience improving cost or performance on cloud infrastructure.
  • Strong fundamentals in distributed systems and performance optimization.
  • Production experience with modern cloud infrastructure like AWS.
  • Proficiency in Java, C++, or Python.
  • Demonstrated ability to own and ship significant components of complex systems.

Benefits

  • 100% employer-paid premiums for employee medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • 401(k) retirement plan with employer match.
  • Flexible time off and paid holidays.
  • Generous stipends for wellness, commuting, and learning.
  • 12 weeks of paid parental leave and fertility support.
  • Access to mental health and wellness benefits.

Tech Stack

Amazon DynamoDBApache KafkaAWSC++ClickHouseGoogle BigQueryJavaKubernetesPrestoPythonRedisSnowflakeTerraform

Categories

AI & MLBackendData Engineering