California, United States Remote (Country) Employment

EX Squared is hiring a Staff Software Engineer (Remote)

About the Role

Jobgether is hiring a Staff Software Engineer to play a pivotal role in developing and scaling advanced data applications that power analytics and observability solutions. You'll work on high-performance, reliable services that enable clients to derive actionable insights from large-scale datasets.

What You'll Do

  • Design, implement, and maintain microservices and backend components using modern Java technologies.
  • Lead the development of major features, coordinating across backend, frontend, and product teams.
  • Build and maintain state-of-the-art functionality in Apache Druid and related systems.
  • Collaborate with product managers, UX designers, and other engineers to deliver initiatives on time and at high quality.
  • Participate in on-call rotations to address production issues and ensure system reliability.
  • Contribute to architectural decisions, technical best practices, and code reviews.
  • Support continuous improvement efforts, knowledge sharing, and mentoring within the engineering team.

What We're Looking For

  • 5+ years of experience building and maintaining scalable, reliable backend services in Java or similar languages.
  • Hands-on experience with Kubernetes, Helm, and cloud providers such as AWS.
  • Proficiency with relational and/or OLAP databases.
  • Familiarity with agile methodologies and modern software development practices.
  • Strong communication and coordination skills to collaborate across teams and with stakeholders.

Nice to Have

  • Experience with Apache Druid, streaming technologies (Kafka, Flink), or open source contributions.

Technical Stack

  • Java, Kubernetes, Helm, AWS, Apache Druid, Kafka, Flink

Team & Environment

You will collaborate closely with product managers, UX designers, and engineering teams in a fast-paced, innovative, and supportive culture.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Salary range: $165,000 – $220,000 annually + eligibility for equity plans.
  • 100% paid medical, dental, and vision benefits.
  • Fertility coverage and mental health support.
  • 401(k) program and dependent care FSA.
  • Pet insurance and life/AD&D insurance.
  • Unlimited paid time off and wellness stipend.
  • Home office equipment reimbursement and pre-tax commuter benefits.

Work Mode

This is a remote position for candidates located in California (USA).

Required Skills
JavaKubernetesHelmAWSApache DruidKafkaFlinkMicroservicesDistributed SystemsSystem DesignCI/CDData StreamingReal-time Analytics
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Posted 4 months ago