The Impact of a Sr. Software Engineer at Coupa:
At a technical level your development team will offer application and infrastructure support for customer environments. You’ll have the opportunity to collaborate across software products with engineers all over the company and globe to plan and deploy product releases.
What You’ll Do
- As a Sr. Software Engineer, you will help scale our Coupa platforms as we expand and find the right balance between the power of a consolidated codebase and the flexibility of microservices.
- You will collaborate with Product and Development teams to build new features and find creative and elegant solutions to complex problems.
- As a Sr. Software Engineer, you will offer advice and review of others designs and implementations and mentor others, breaking down information systematically.
What You Will Bring to Coupa
- Data Architecture: 5-8 years of experience in Advanced database modeling capabilities across complex SQL and NoSQL analytical systems.
Data Warehousing: Deep experience managing and scaling Snowflake environments.
Cloud Data Pipelines: Building and managing ETL/ELT processes using AWS/GCP Glue and cloud jobs.
Data Formats: Proficiency in handling and optimizing columnar storage formats like Parquet. - Advanced Data Architecture: Proven ability to design and implement advanced database modeling across complex SQL and NoSQL analytical systems.
- Cloud Data Warehousing: Deep experience managing, optimizing, and scaling cloud data warehouse environments, with a strong emphasis on Snowflake (or highly similar platforms).
- Robust Pipeline Development: Expertise in building, orchestrating, and maintaining scalable ETL/ELT processes using cloud-native tools such as AWS Glue, GCP cloud jobs, or similar orchestration platforms.
- Data Lake Integration & Medallion Architecture: Extensive background in building and integrating Data Lakes, including practical experience implementing multi-tiered data architectures (Bronze, Silver, Gold/Platinum layers).
- Change Data Capture (CDC): Hands-on experience designing and implementing CDC processes to ensure efficient, reliable data replication and synchronization across distributed systems.
- Storage Optimization & Big Data: Proficiency in handling and optimizing columnar storage formats (e.g., Parquet), with a strong "nice-to-have" background in big data processing frameworks like Apache Spark/Hadoop/AirFlow.
- System Reliability & Monitoring: Demonstrated ability to ensure system stability by implementing proactive monitoring, automated alerting, and rapid incident response protocols for data pipelines.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Excellent communication skills with a proven track record of collaborating across engineering, data science, and product teams to translate business requirements into technical data solutions.
- Agile Methodology: Comfortable and effective working within an Agile environment, actively participating in sprint planning, code reviews, and iterative delivery.
- Continuous Learning & Mentorship: A strong willingness to learn emerging data technologies and industry best practices, coupled with a desire to mentor junior engineers and elevate the team's overall technical standards.
Skills Required
- 5-8 years of experience in advanced database modeling capabilities across complex SQL and NoSQL analytical systems
- Deep experience managing and scaling Snowflake environments
- Building and managing ETL/ELT processes using AWS/GCP Glue and cloud jobs
- Proficiency in handling and optimizing columnar storage formats like Parquet
What the Team is Saying
Coupa Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Company materials describe comprehensive healthcare and mental wellness programs for employees and their families, positioning well‑being as a core pillar of the package.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Generous paid time off, parental leave, and company Wellness Days are highlighted, with remote‑work flexibility available for many roles.
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Parental & Family Support — Family‑focused offerings include parental leave, fertility benefits, family medical leave, and on‑site mother’s rooms to support caregivers.
Coupa Insights
What We Do
Coupa is a global technology company that helps businesses run smarter by connecting all the ways they spend money — from procurement and expenses to payments and supply chain decisions — in one intelligent platform. In simple terms, Coupa gives organizations the visibility and control they need to make better financial choices, reduce waste, and drive real impact. It’s where technology meets purpose: helping companies manage their resources more responsibly while creating a positive ripple across their people, partners, and the planet.
Why Work With Us
At Coupa, we prioritize an inclusive and empathetic workplace where every voice is valued. Our teams are proactive and accountable, ensuring we collaborate effectively to achieve our goals. The foundation of our culture rests on our people; we believe in fostering an environment that encourages innovation and curiosity.
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