This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Software Engineer 1, Data Platform in the United States.

The Software Engineer 1, Data Platform will join a dynamic team responsible for building and maintaining the core infrastructure that powers large-scale, data-intensive SaaS applications. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to scalable storage systems, batch and stream processing, and orchestration pipelines, while collaborating closely with experienced engineers. You will help automate operations, improve reliability, and apply innovative approaches to enhance developer and operator experiences. This position provides hands-on exposure to modern cloud technologies and data platforms, with room to grow technical expertise and take ownership of meaningful projects. You'll be part of a high-impact team solving critical challenges for a fast-growing AI-focused organization. The role supports professional development in a collaborative, mentorship-driven environment.

Accountabilities

Contribute to the design, development, and operation of core data platform components
Build tools and services that simplify adoption and scaling of data systems across engineering teams
Automate infrastructure and operations to improve performance, reliability, and scalability
Apply GenAI and other advanced techniques to enhance developer and operator workflows
Collaborate across teams to solve large-scale data challenges and improve platform efficiency
Take ownership of projects, delivering features end-to-end with guidance from senior engineers

Requirements

1+ years of professional experience in software engineering, with backend, distributed systems, or infrastructure experience preferred
Strong programming skills in Python, Go, or a similar language (academic, personal, or professional experience counts)
Solid foundation in software engineering fundamentals: data structures, clean code, testing, and debugging
Interest in learning cloud platforms and technologies such as AWS, Databricks, databases, streaming, and orchestration
Curiosity, problem-solving mindset, and a willingness to ask questions and seek guidance
Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team, with strong communication skills

Nice to Have:

Experience with PostgreSQL, OpenSearch/Elasticsearch, Redis, RocksDB, Kafka, Spark, Airflow, or DBT
Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, GCP, or Azure
Exposure to large-scale or data-intensive systems

Benefits

Competitive compensation and potential growth opportunities
Access to modern data technologies and innovative AI-first tools
Opportunities for mentorship, collaboration, and career development
Exposure to high-impact projects in a fast-growing, technology-driven organization
Collaborative and supportive team environment with real ownership of projects

Jobgether is a Talent Matching Platform that partners with companies worldwide to efficiently connect top talent with the right opportunities through AI-driven job matching.

When you apply, your profile goes through our AI-powered screening process designed to identify top talent efficiently and fairly.

🔍 Our AI evaluates your CV and LinkedIn profile thoroughly, analyzing your skills, experience, and achievements.

📊 It compares your profile to the job's core requirements and past success factors to determine your match score.

🎯 Based on this analysis, we automatically shortlist the 3 candidates with the highest match to the role.

🧠 When necessary, our human team may perform an additional manual review to ensure no strong profile is missed.

The process is transparent, skills-based, and free of bias — focusing solely on your fit for the role. Once the shortlist is completed, we share it directly with the company that owns the job opening. The final decision and next steps (such as interviews or assessments) are then made by their internal hiring team.

Thank you for your interest!