Principal Software Engineer - Data Lakes @Fivetran

Overview

Fivetran is seeking a Principal Software Engineer to contribute to the technical architecture, design, and development of its Managed Data Lake product offering. This full-time remote role is based out of Germany, offering the opportunity to work with a senior engineering team to build scalable, high-performance systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate closely with product teams to understand requirements and design innovative solutions for customers.
• Design, develop, implement, and operate highly reliable large-scale data lake systems with a dedicated engineering team.
• Contribute to open-source projects such as DuckDB and Polaris.
• Analyze and resolve issues related to fault-tolerance, performance, and scalability.
• Ensure operational excellence and fulfill commitments regarding security, reliability, availability, and performance.
• Influence cross-functional teams by setting technical directions.

Requirements

• 6+ years of hands-on or research experience with high-performance relational data management systems.
• Deep understanding of infrastructure & software optimizations and performance engineering.
• Proven track record of leading and delivering large and complicated projects.
• Strong development skills in Java and C++.
• Solid experience with public clouds (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Knowledge of columnar storage formats.
• Team player with a growth mindset and a focus on innovation.

Benefits

• 100% employer-paid medical insurance.
• Generous paid time-off policy and paid sick time.
• RSU stock grants.
• Professional development and training opportunities.
• Company virtual happy hours and team-building activities.
• Monthly cell phone stipend.
• Access to a mental health support platform for personalized care and resources.

Location

This is a remote position based out of Germany.

How to Apply

To apply, please visit the application site.

Deadline

No specific deadline mentioned.