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# Senior Software Engineer (Remote)

- **Company:** TALENTHOP LLC
- **Location:** United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $155,000.0 - $215,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Code Review, Databases, Distributed Systems, Elasticsearch, Apache Hadoop, Open Source Technology, Software Engineering, Software Technical Review, Apache Spark, Information Technology, Free and Open-Source Software, Presto
- **Published:** September 23, 2026
- **Apply:** https://arc.dev/remote-jobs/j/redirect/pm2u7k2de4

## About the Role

* 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

## Description

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., * 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


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