Software Engineer
Location: Hybrid (Arlington, VA)
Position Summary
Starburst Engineers build scalable, high-performance data infrastructure and user-facing features that power Starburst Galaxy and the Starburst Enterprise Platform (SEP). Engineers work closely with the creators to deliver cutting-edge solutions for data access, governance, and analytics across hybrid and multi-cloud environments. This role involves collaborating with various stakeholders to understand data requirements and develop solutions.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain backend services and APIs for Starburst's data platform.
- Build features related to identify and access management. (IAM), data governance, and query optimization.
- Collaborate with UX, product, and security teams to deliver intuitive and secure user experiences.
- Contribute to CI/CD pipelines, observability tools, and platform reliability.
- Participate in code reviews, architecture discussions, and cross-functional planning.
- Support product systems and troubleshoot performance issues in distributed environments.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field. (Master's degree preferred)
- 8+ Years of experience working in a cloud-based platform like Snowflake, Denodo, Trino, or Databrick with direct Starburst experience the preferred
- Familiarity with Azure Cloud Services and DevOps Practices
- Prior experience building distributed systems or working with cloud-native architectures
- Familiarity with authentication and authorization frameworks
- Experience with CI/CD tools, containerization, and infrastructure automation
- Understanding of data platforms
- Excellent time management and organizational skills
- Commitment to professional growth and learning
- Adaptability and openness to new ideas
