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Data Platform Software Engineer

ServiceNow · San Diego, CALIFORNIA · On-site

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About ServiceNow

It all started when engineer Fred Luddy wrote code that automated a tedious task for his coworker, Phyllis. She cried tears of joy. Backed by Greylock and Sequoia.

About the role

Design and develop scalable, maintainable, and reusable software components with a strong emphasis on performance and reliability. Develop solutions to access data from many databases and data lakes. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

What they're looking for

  • Typically requires a bachelor's degree and a minimum of 2 years of related experience, or an advanced degree without experience, or equivalent work experience
  • Proficiency in backend development with experience in Java
  • Strong knowledge of data structures, algorithms, object-oriented design, design patterns, and performance optimization
  • Familiarity with automated testing frameworks (e.g., JUnit, Selenium, TestNG) and integrating tests into CI/CD pipelines
  • Understanding software quality principles including reliability, observability, and production readiness
  • Ability to troubleshoot complex systems and optimize performance across the stack
More about this role

The engineering organization is a dynamic group of builders, thinkers, and problem-solvers dedicated to delivering scalable, AI-powered software products that elevate how organizations work. We value clean architecture, intuitive user experiences, and a culture of continuous improvement. Every engineer here plays a key role in shaping the quality and reliability of our products.

About the Team

The Data Access team is responsible for translating customers’ data requests from the ServiceNow platform and querying the database using our home-grown SQL generation engine. This team is responsible for SQL generation into Trino, PostgreSQL, MariaDB, and Oracle databases, as well as table management and database metadata.

As a Software Engineer (IC2) on the Data Platform team, you will have the opportunity to become a key member of the Platform Persistence group. Team members will be mentored in the necessary skills to become successful contributors to the team.

Design and develop scalable, maintainable, and reusable software components with a strong emphasis on performance and reliability.

Develop solutions to access data from many databases and data lakes.

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