Principal Software Engineer - Data Lakes

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Requirements:

• 5+ years of hands-on experience with high-performance relational data management systems.
• Deep understanding of infrastructure and software optimizations for performance enhancement.
• Proven track record of leading and delivering large, complex projects.
• Strong development skills in Java and C++, and solid experience with public cloud services (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Knowledge of columnar storage formats.
• Growth mindset and desire for innovative solutions.
• Excellent teamwork skills and ability to enhance team performance.
• Preferably an MS or PhD in Computer Science, focused on database management and/or storage engines.

Responsibilities:

• Partner closely with product teams to understand requirements and design new customer capabilities.
• Design, develop, implement, and operate reliable large-scale data lake systems with a dedicated engineering team.
• Contribute to open-source projects like DuckDB and embrace Fivetran innovations.
• Analyze and resolve fault-tolerance, availability, performance, and scale challenges.
• Ensure operational excellence and meet customer commitments regarding security and performance.
• Set technical directions and influence cross-functional teams.