Senior Software Engineer (Remote)

At Imply, our mission is to empower people and organizations to achieve more with their data. We believe that better insights lead to better decisions, and that the right technology can remove barriers, spark innovation and create lasting impact. In addition to our successful database business, we’re building the industry’s first observability warehouse, Imply Lumi. Built by the creators of Apache Druid, Lumi lets organizations store more data, support more use cases and spend less for observability. Imply Lumi is a high-performance, cost-efficient data layer built to decouple existing observability tools with zero disruption. In this role, you will help redefine what is possible with observability and security data. As part of the Engineering Team you will play an important role in bringing Imply Lumi to life. Lumi delivers lightning fast queries, significant cost savings and seamless integration with leading observability technologies while giving customers the freedom to innovate without vendor lock-in. You will be a part of the team innovating and building this first-in-class technology that allows our customers to unlock new levels of speed, scale and value from their data. Backed by leading investors including a16z and Bessemer Venture Partners, Imply is on a fast growth trajectory, transforming how organizations manage and gain insights from their observability and security data. Our customers, including Pepsi, Reddit, Roblox, Salesforce, and others, rely on our technology to power faster decisions, reduce costs, and unlock new possibilities. Come join a team of innovators and problem-solvers who are reshaping the future of data! The Role The database team works on all aspects of the query executing within Druid that includes SQL planning, query optimization, query functions and distributed query execution. In this role, you will build new query capabilities and work on various performance improvements through SQL planning, vectorization, storage optimization, etc. You will also be heavily involved in the development and technical direction of the open-source Apache Druid project. Responsibilities Extend the druid query engine and storage system to support a wider class of query functions Build complex query capabilities with the best query performance Work with the field engineering team so they can offer the best support to our customers Help in the growth of Apache Druid community through code and design reviews Requirements Experience developing high concurrency, performance-oriented Java systems At least 5 years of experience working as an Individual contributor Solid grasp on good software engineering practices such as code reviews and deep focus on testability and quality Strong communication skills: ability to explain complex technical concepts to designers, support staff, and other engineers Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience) Bonus Points Experience working on internals of large-scale distributed systems and databases such as Hadoop, Spark, Presto, ElasticSearch. A history of open-source contributions is a plus; being a contributor on data-related projects is a big plus What We Offer 100% Paid Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits 401(k) Program Fertility Coverage Pet Insurance Dependent Care FSA Mental Health Support Life and ADD Insurance Unlimited Paid Time Off Wellness Stipend Home Office Equipment Reimbursement Pre-Tax Commuter Benefits Individual compensation will be determined based on the candidate's experience and qualifications aligned with Imply’s internal levelings guidelines and benchmarks. The below range encompasses roles with on target earnings. This role is also eligible to participate in Imply’s equity plan subject to the terms of the applicable plans and policies. Compensation: $155,000 - $ 215,000 Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that certain minority groups are less likely to ... (truncated, view full listing at source)