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Senior Software Engineer - Data Platform Team

Eightfold AI · Santa Clara, CA, US · On-site

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About Eightfold AI

Backed by General Catalyst, Lightspeed and SoftBank VF.

About the role

Join Eightfolds core Data Platform team to design, develop, and maintain the large-scale software platforms that serve millions of users globally. In this critical role, you will leverage cutting-edge technologies to work on complex, high-performance distributed systems, ensuring our platform is resilient, scalable, and the foundational power for our entire product suite.

What they're looking for

  • 2-6 years of professional experience in building core features of highly scalable data platform
  • Proven experience in building highly available distributed systems
  • Working experience in high-volume data pipelines, data ingestion and data integration
  • Excellent analytical and complex problem-solving skills, particularly with data analysis
  • A proactive attitude with a strong sense of ownership to rigorously chase down complex problems to the root and deliver permanent fixes
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, handling context-switching effectively, and a genuine desire to solve real Customer problems
More about this role

About the Role/Team

Join Eightfolds core Data Platform team to design, develop, and maintain the large-scale software platforms that serve millions of users globally. In this critical role, you will leverage cutting-edge technologies to work on complex, high-performance distributed systems, ensuring our platform is resilient, scalable, and the foundational power for our entire product suite.

What You will Own and Deliver

  • Platform Architecture & Design: Lead the design and evolution of our core data platform architecture, focusing on building distributed and resilient systems with built-in features for auto-scaling, fault tolerance, horizontal scalability, and load balancing.
  • Performance Engineering: Drive the scaling, optimization, and innovation of the Data Platform. This includes analyzing data processing workflows, implementing caching mechanisms, fine-tuning database queries, and proactively addressing performance bottlenecks for maximum efficiency and responsiveness.
  • Feature Expansion & Innovation: Continuously extend the platform's capabilities by staying current with industry trends and emerging technologies. Conduct research and development for new data processing...

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