Senior Software Engineer (Remote)

Posted 2 Days Ago
Hiring Remotely in Burlingame, CA, USA
In-Office or Remote
155K-215K Annually
Senior level
Software • Analytics
The Role
Develop and extend Apache Druid’s query engine and storage system, adding query functions, complex capabilities, and performance improvements through SQL planning, vectorization, storage optimization, and distributed execution. Contribute to the technical direction and open-source community through coding, design reviews, and code reviews. Collaborate with field engineering to support customers and explain complex technical concepts.
Summary Generated by Built In

At Imply, our mission is to empower people and organizations to achieve more with their data. We believe that better insights lead to better decisions, and that the right technology can remove barriers, spark innovation and create lasting impact. In addition to our successful database business, we’re building the industry’s first observability warehouse, Imply Lumi. Built by the creators of Apache Druid, Lumi lets organizations store more data, support more use cases and spend less for observability. Imply Lumi is a high-performance, cost-efficient data layer built to decouple existing observability tools with zero disruption.

In this role, you will help redefine what is possible with observability and security data. As part of the Engineering Team you will play an important role in bringing Imply Lumi to life. Lumi delivers lightning fast queries, significant cost savings and seamless integration with leading observability technologies while giving customers the freedom to innovate without vendor lock-in. You will be a part of the team innovating and building this first-in-class technology that allows our customers to unlock new levels of speed, scale and value from their data.

Backed by leading investors including a16z and Bessemer Venture Partners, Imply is on a fast growth trajectory, transforming how organizations manage and gain insights from their observability and security data. Our customers, including Pepsi, Reddit, Roblox, Salesforce, and others, rely on our technology to power faster decisions, reduce costs, and unlock new possibilities. Come join a team of innovators and problem-solvers who are reshaping the future of data!

The Role:

The database team works on all aspects of the query executing within Druid that includes SQL planning, query optimization, query functions and distributed query execution. In this role, you will build new query capabilities and work on various performance improvements through SQL planning, vectorization, storage optimization,  etc. You will also be heavily involved in the development and technical direction of the open-source Apache Druid project. 

Responsibilities:

  • Extend the druid query engine and storage system to support a wider class of query functions
  • Build complex query capabilities with the best query performance 
  • Work with the field engineering team so they can offer the best support to our customers 
  • Help in the growth of Apache Druid community through code and design reviews

Requirements:

  • Experience developing high concurrency, performance-oriented Java systems
  • At least 5 years of experience working as an Individual contributor
  • Solid grasp on good software engineering practices such as code reviews and deep focus on testability and quality
  • Strong communication skills: ability to explain complex technical concepts to designers, support staff, and other engineers
  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience)

Bonus Points: 

  • Experience working on internals of large-scale distributed systems and databases such as Hadoop, Spark, Presto, ElasticSearch.
  • A history of open-source contributions is a plus; being a contributor on data-related projects is a big plus

What we offer:

  • 100% Paid Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits
  • 401(k) Program
  • Fertility Coverage
  • Pet Insurance 
  • Dependent Care FSA
  • Mental Health Support
  • Life and AD&D Insurance
  • Unlimited Paid Time Off
  • Wellness Stipend
  • Home Office Equipment Reimbursement
  • Pre-Tax Commuter Benefits

Individual compensation will be determined based on the candidate's experience and qualifications aligned with Imply’s internal levelings guidelines and benchmarks. The below range encompasses roles with on target earnings. This role is also eligible to participate in Imply’s equity plan subject to the terms of the applicable plans and policies.

Compensation: $155,000 - $ 215,000

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that certain minority groups are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every qualification. At Imply, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace. If you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or for other roles in the future. 
Imply is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, race, religion, pregnancy, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances.
Please note, applications and candidate submissions are subject to our privacy policy and, for California residents, the CCPA terms available at https://imply.io/privacy.

Attention: Imply Applicants

Due to reports of phishing, we’re requesting that all Imply applicants apply through our official Careers page at imply.io/careers. All official communication from Imply will come from email addresses ending with @imply.io.

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Skills Required

  • Experience developing high-concurrency, performance-oriented Java systems
  • At least 5 years of experience as an individual contributor
  • Strong software engineering practices, including code reviews, testability, and quality
  • Strong communication skills and ability to explain complex technical concepts
  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience
  • Experience with internals of large-scale distributed systems and databases such as Hadoop, Spark, Presto, or Elasticsearch
  • History of open-source contributions, especially to data-related projects

Imply Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Imply and has not been reviewed or approved by Imply.

  • Healthcare Strength Employer-paid medical, dental, and vision options for employees with substantial dependent support, plus access to behavioral health resources, indicate robust healthcare coverage. Fertility coverage adds depth to the overall health and wellness offering.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth A remote-first setup paired with unlimited PTO provides broad flexibility for rest and personal time. The policy is explicitly positioned as flexible PTO for U.S.-based employees.
  • Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits Wellness stipends, internet/cell and home-office reimbursements, commuter benefits, pet insurance, and dependent-care FSA reflect meaningful lifestyle support. These extras complement core benefits and enhance daily work enablement.

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The Company
HQ: Burlingame, CA
241 Employees

What We Do

At Imply, we are on a mission to help developers become the new heroes of analytics. Our unique database, built from Apache Druid, enables them to develop the next generation of analytics applications. With Imply, developers can build without constraints as our database lets them create interactive data experiences on streaming and batch data with limitless scale and at the best economics. Backed by leading investors including a16z and Bessemer Venture Partners, Imply is on a fast growth trajectory - disrupting the $100B database market - with customers including Twitter, Salesforce, Atlassian, Reddit, and Intercontinental Exchange. To learn more, please visit: https://imply.io/. --- Attention: Imply Applicants Due to reports of phishing, we’re requesting that all Imply applicants apply through our official Careers page at imply.io/careers. All official communication from Imply will come from email addresses ending with @imply.io.

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