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Full-Time

Principal Software Engineer

Data Lakes

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Fivetran

Fivetran

1,001-5,000 employees

Automated data movement with pre-built connectors

Data & Analytics
Consulting
Enterprise Software

Senior, Expert

Toronto, ON, Canada

Category
Backend Engineering
Software Engineering
Required Skills
Microsoft Azure
Java
AWS
Google Cloud Platform
Requirements
  • 5+ years of hands-on or research experience with high-performance relational data management systems.
  • Deep understanding of infrastructure & software optimizations and performance engineering.
  • Proven track record of leading and delivering large and complicated projects.
  • Strong development skills in Java and C++.
  • Solid experience with public clouds (AWS, Azure, GCP).
  • Demonstrated knowledge of columnar storage formats.
  • Growth mindset and excitement about seeking innovative solutions.
  • Excellent team player with a focus on making everyone around you better.
  • Preferably an MS or PhD in Computer Science with a focus on database management and/or storage engines.
Responsibilities
  • Partner closely with product teams to understand requirements and design new capabilities.
  • Design, develop, implement, and operate large-scale data lake systems.
  • Contribute to open-source projects such as DuckDB.
  • Analyze fault-tolerance, high availability issues, performance, and scale challenges.
  • Ensure operational excellence and meet commitments to customers.
  • Set technical directions and influence cross-functional teams.

Fivetran specializes in providing an automated data movement platform, which is distinguished by its robust offering of over 300 pre-built source connectors and capabilities for real-time database replication. This focus on secure and efficient data extraction, loading, and transformation makes it an integral player in data management solutions. Employees benefit from working in an environment that is at the forefront of enhancing data connectivity and operational efficiencies for leading global brands, which positions them well for continuous learning and career advancement in a vital industry sector.

Company Stage

Series D

Total Funding

$889.3M

Headquarters

Oakland, California

Founded

2012

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

6%

1 year growth

8%

2 year growth

5%