Senior Software Engineer - Data Platform Team

About the Role

Team Join Eightfolds core Data Platform team to design develop and maintain the large-scale software platforms that serve millions of users globally. In this critical role you will leverage cutting-edge technologies to work on complex high-performance distributed systems ensuring our platform is resilient scalable and the foundational power for our entire product suite.

What You will Own and Deliver

Platform Architecture & Design Lead the design and evolution of our core data platform architecture focusing on building distributed and resilient systems with built-in features for auto-scaling fault tolerance horizontal scalability and load balancing.

Performance Engineering Drive the scaling optimization and innovation of the Data Platform. This includes analyzing data processing workflows implementing caching mechanisms fine-tuning database queries and proactively addressing performance bottlenecks for maximum efficiency and responsiveness.

Feature Expansion & Innovation Continuously extend the platforms capabilities by staying current with industry trends and emerging technologies. Conduct research and development for new data processing techniques and collaborate closely with stakeholders to implement features that meet evolving business and user needs.

System Operations Diagnose and resolve complex problems within our distributed systems environment and support the seamless deployment and operation of our products across various environments.

Cross-Functional Collaboration Partner with Engineering Operations Analytics Marketing and Business teams to ensure successful end-to-end product development and delivery.

Cloud Stack Management Work across major cloud platforms specifically AWS and Azure.

What You Bring

Experience 3-6 years of professional experience in backend development.

Technical Expertise Expertise in building and optimizing high-performance high-throughput systems. Proficiency with core backend technologies including AWS Python and the Flask Framework. Strong foundational understanding of distributed system design principles. Proven experience with cloud platforms AWS Azure GCP.

Mindset & Skills Excellent analytical and complex problem-solving skills particularly with data analysis. A proactive attitude with a strong sense of ownership to rigorously chase down complex problems to the root and deliver permanent fixes. Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment handling context-switching effectively and a genuine desire to solve real Customer problems. Commitment to high-quality code and a drive to ship features quickly and reliably.

?Pay Transparency. Please note this role is categorized as hybrid in Santa Clara CA

The base salary ranges below are provided for pay transparency. Base pay is only one piece of our total compensation package as this role is eligible for bonus and equity awards. Compensation varies depending on a number of factors including qualifications skills competencies experience and zones determined by location. SF Bay Area CA is in Zone A. Base annual salary range in Zone A 130750 to 181000 USD discretionary bonus up to 15 preIPO equity stock options.

Hybrid Work. At Eightfold we believe our best work happens when we collaborate closely learn from one another and build together. We follow a hybrid work model that combines flexibility with a strong emphasis on in-person collaboration to foster innovation culture and rapid execution. Employees based near our Santa Clara office are expected to work from the office three days per week as we believe regular in-person engagement is essential to how we build high-impact products and strong teams.

Eightfold.ai provides equal employment opportunities EEO to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age veteran or disability status.

? Experience our comprehensive benefits with family medical vision and dental coverage a competitive base salary and eligibility for equity awards and discretionary bonuses or commissions.

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