Remote Software Engineer (Data Platform)

Description:

• Reach Security builds self-driving cybersecurity using generative AI to enhance an organization's security posture.
• The company is seeking Data Platform Engineers at all levels to design, build, and manage the platform and infrastructure for data pipelines and analytic query engines.
• The role involves developing scalable and performant solutions using technologies like Trino (Presto), Redshift, BigQuery, and Apache Iceberg.
• The ideal candidate should be a motivated problem solver who prioritizes high-quality solutions and can navigate ambiguity.
• As an early team member, the candidate will take ownership of various backend aspects from day one.
• Responsibilities include establishing engineering best practices, balancing engineering priorities with business needs, and identifying innovative approaches to deliver value.
• The role requires designing architectures, providing feedback on technical designs, solving complex problems, and conducting code reviews to ensure maintainable and dependable software.
• Key tasks include architecting and maintaining scalable data platform infrastructure, optimizing analytic query engines, supporting data management solutions, collaborating with Data Engineering and Analytics teams, developing observability frameworks, implementing best practices for data modeling, and ensuring data integrity across various architectures.

Requirements:

• Candidates must have 3+ years of experience in data platform engineering or related roles focusing on infrastructure and data management.
• Deep experience with analytic query engines and platforms such as Trino (Presto), Redshift, BigQuery, and Apache Iceberg is required.
• Expertise in designing platforms that support Medalion architecture, star schemas, and schema evolution is essential.
• A solid foundation in automated schema detection, observability, and performance optimization is necessary.
• Proficiency with cloud-based platforms and services (AWS, Azure, GCP, etc.) is required.
• Strong skills in Python and experience with modern infrastructure automation tools are needed.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities, particularly in complex data scenarios requiring performance tuning and scalability solutions, are essential.
• Strong communication skills to articulate platform design concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences are required.
• A proactive and collaborative mindset is necessary, with the ability to work independently and within fast-paced teams.
• Candidates must be US citizens or Green Card holders.

Benefits:

• The position offers a competitive salary and equity.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance is provided.
• There is flexibility for remote work.