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About the role
Define and drive the long-term technical strategy for our ingestion pipelines to ensure industry-leading performance, elasticity, and scalability. Lead the design and implementation of mission-critical distributed systems, directly influencing the reliability and performance of the entire Splunk platform. Partner with product and platform leadership to bridge the gap between complex engineering initiatives and evolving business requirements. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.
What they're looking for
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field
- 7+ years of professional experience in backend software development, with a primary focus on large-scale distributed systems
- Experience with Go or Java, including a deep, practical understanding of concurrency models and memory management
- Experience architecting, deploying, and scaling high-volume data processing pipelines systems
- Experience with cloud-native infrastructure, including Kubernetes, microservices architecture, and distributed storage systems
More about this role
The application window is expected to close on: 11/05/2026
The Ingest Processor Team serves as the foundational engine of the Splunk Integrated Data Platform, architecting and maintaining high-throughput pipelines that process petabytes of data. Our work sits at the critical intersection of Cisco and Splunk integration, providing the mission-critical infrastructure that powers real-time observability and security for our global enterprise customers. We are a high-performing, collaborative organization that prioritizes clean code, rigorous testing, and pragmatic architectural decision-making. Operating in a hybrid/remote environment, we foster a culture where technical excellence and continuous learning are the standards. This role offers a unique opportunity to solve complex distributed systems challenges at a scale unmatched in the industry.
Define and drive the long-term technical strategy for our ingestion pipelines to ensure industry-leading performance, elasticity, and scalability. Lead the design and implementation of mission-critical distributed systems, directly influencing the reliability and performance of the entire Splunk platform. Partner with product and platform...
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