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# Staff Software Engineer

- **Company:** Fivetran
- **Location:** New York, NY, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Internship / Graduate position
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Amazon Web Services, Data Analysis, Apache HTTP Server, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Compilers, Databases, Data Infrastructure, Distributed Data Store, Python (Programming Language), MongoDB, Open Source Technology, Performance Tuning, Google Cloud, System Availability, Reliability of Systems, Kubernetes, Software Coding, Terraform
- **Published:** November 7, 2026
- **Apply:** https://startup.jobs/staff-software-engineer-fivetran-2-10702390

## About the Role

* Strong coding skills (10+ years) in at least one of the following technologies: Rust, Python, Go or Java.
 * Familiarity with cloud infrastructure (AWS, GCP, Azure, Kubernetes, Terraform).
 * Proven ability to participate in complex projects and collaborate across functions.
 * Excellent problem-solving skills, clear communication, and a strong sense of ownership.
 * Interest in systems, data infrastructure, compilers, or analytical tooling, even if experience is primarily academic.
 * Experience working on non-trivial projects (coursework, internships, research, open-source, personal projects) that required persistence and iteration.
 * Willingness and enthusiasm to work across the stack and learn new technologies as the problem demands.
 * Evidence of being self-directed and curious-you proactively learn new tools, languages, or concepts when needed

Bonus Skills

 * Contributions to open source database technologies projects such as Apache Arrow, DuckDB, MongoDB Runtime, or other analytical data systems.
 * Expertise in database systems, query engines, or storage systems.
 * Experience with performance optimization, observability, or large-scale query engines.

## Description

* Collaborate with Product, Design, Operations, and Security to deliver well-architected, scalable compute solutions.
 * Participate in technical architecture discussions with a focus on query engines, storage systems, and distributed database design.
 * Build services, APIs, and experiences that support user delight, quality, high availability, and performance.
 * Tackle ambiguous, open-ended technical challenges with strategic thinking, balancing technical constraints with user needs and product goals.
 * Drive best practices in testing, observability, and system reliability.
 * Champion a culture of technical excellence and innovation, influencing engineering direction across multiple teams or domains., We are committed to ensuring that all candidates have an equal opportunity to participate in our interview process. If you require accommodations at any stage of the process due to a disability, medical condition, or any other circumstance, please don't hesitate to submit your request by filling out this form. We will work with you to provide reasonable accommodations to facilitate your participation and ensure a fair and accessible interview experience. Your request and any information provided will be kept confidential and will not impact your candidacy. We look forward to hearing from you and accommodating your needs to the best of our ability.