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
Imply is looking for a Software Engineer to build the industry’s first Observability Warehouse. The focus of this role is to build user-facing systems and services that support and enable Imply’s solution to unlock the power of open-source Apache Druid to be the go to solution for a high-performance, cost-efficient data layer for existing observability tools.
Responsibilities
- Working as part of a cross-functional team to ensure that the enterprise-grade services and interfaces we build support the needs of our product in areas of Identity, APIs, and Billing
- Collaborating closely with our product, user experience, and quality teams to quickly and iteratively deliver high value features that are scalable, accurate, and secure
- Participating in the ongoing effort of improving how we work with each iteration, as part of a collaborative team of application engineer professionals
- Writing resilient tests to cover all functional requirements and conducting security audits
Requirements
- 3+ years of API or backend development using Java or NodeJS
- Solid understanding of modern software engineering practices such as agile methodologies and CI/CD, with a deep focus on testability and quality
- Proficiency with Java is preferable, or a deep understanding of another statically-typed language for API or micro-services development
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience
Bonus Points
- Experience with authentication, authorization and security from APIs to single-page applications
- Experience with building production-grade single-page applications using Typescript and React or similar libraries (Vue, Angular, Svelte, etc)
- Experience working as part of an engineering team at a software-as-a-service based company
What We Offer:
- 100% Paid Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits
- 401(k) Program
- Fertility Coverage
- Dependent Care FSA
- Mental Health Support
- Life and AD&D Insurance
- Unlimited Paid Time Off - USA Only
- Wellness Stipend
- Home Office Equipment Reimbursement
- Pre-Tax Commuter Benefits
- Pet Insurance
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: $135,000 - $175,000
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.
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Skills Required
- 3+ years of experience building production-grade single-page applications using React or similar libraries
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience
- Solid understanding of modern software engineering practices such as agile methodologies and CI/CD
- Proficiency with Typescript or deep understanding of Javascript with some experience with statically-typed programming languages
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.
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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.
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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.
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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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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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