Software Engineer I, Data Platform

The Software Engineer I, Data Platform role is offered by a partner company managing all applications and next steps. This position is based in the United States and involves contributing to the development of scalable, reliable, and secure data infrastructure.

About the role

This role is part of a high-impact engineering environment focused on building platforms that enable teams to manage and leverage large-scale datasets efficiently. The successful candidate will work on distributed systems, data processing technologies, and developer tools that improve reliability and productivity.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the design, development, and operation of core data infrastructure systems.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to build scalable solutions, improve platform reliability, and create tools that enable efficient data usage across the organization.
• Build software tools and services that simplify the adoption and operation of data infrastructure.
• Automate infrastructure processes to improve system reliability, performance, and scalability.
• Develop solutions using modern data technologies, distributed systems, and AI-powered engineering tools.
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to address scalability, reliability, and operational challenges.
• Take ownership of assigned projects, delivering features and improvements with support from senior engineers.
• Participate in code reviews, debugging, testing, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Learn and apply technologies across databases, streaming platforms, cloud infrastructure, and data orchestration systems.

Requirements

• 1+ years of professional software engineering experience, preferably in backend development, distributed systems, or infrastructure.
• Strong programming skills in Python, Go, or a similar programming language through professional, academic, or personal projects.
• Solid understanding of software engineering fundamentals, including data structures, clean code practices, testing, and debugging.
• Interest in learning cloud platforms such as AWS, GCP, or Azure, as well as modern data technologies.
• Familiarity or interest in databases, streaming systems, orchestration tools, and data-intensive applications.
• Experience with technologies such as PostgreSQL, OpenSearch/Elasticsearch, Redis, or RocksDB is a plus.
• Exposure to large-scale systems, cloud environments, or data platforms is preferred.
• Strong problem-solving abilities, curiosity, communication skills, and willingness to learn.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively within a team.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary range of $122,400 - $176,000 USD, depending on experience, skills, qualifications, and location.
• Eligibility for additional compensation opportunities, including bonus or incentive compensation.
• Equity participation opportunities.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Fully remote work opportunity for candidates based in the United States.
• Opportunity to work on impactful technology projects within an innovative engineering environment.
• Supportive and collaborative culture with opportunities for mentorship and career growth.
• Ability to contribute to the development of advanced AI and data infrastructure solutions.