Senior Software Engineer - Query Engine

About the role

We are seeking a talented and motivated Senior Software Engineer to join our Datalake team within the Query Engine organization. In this role, you will focus on enhancing our query engine with a particular emphasis on the Iceberg table format and efficient scans of various file formats. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge technology in the big data ecosystem.

What you’ll be doing

• Designing and implementing features for Dremio’s query engine with a focus on the Iceberg table format
• Optimizing file scan operations for various file formats, including Parquet, Avro and others
• Collaborating with members of the query planning and query execution teams to ensure seamless integration of features across the code stack
• Working with and contributing to open-source projects like Apache Iceberg, Parquet and Arrow
• Maintaining and enhancing compliance with the Iceberg table format specification.
• Conducting performance tuning and benchmarking to enhance query execution speed
• Understanding and reasoning about concurrency and parallelization to deliver scalability and performance in a multithreaded and distributed environment
• Participating in code reviews and providing constructive feedback to peers

What we’re looking for

• B.S., M.S. or PhD in Computer Science or in a related technical field
• 5+ years of software engineering experience, with a focus on database systems, query execution or related fields
• Strong programming skills in an object oriented language such as Java or C++
• Understanding of database internals, query planning, distributed systems, concurrency control, data replication, and storage systems
• Familiarity with cloud object stores, such as AWS S3, ADLS or GCS.
• Experience with Apache Iceberg, Parquet, AVRO and/or Delta
• Interested and motivated to be part of a fast-moving startup with a fun and accomplished team
• Desire to learn: You can stand your ground as well as be mentored by your teammates

Bonus points if you have

• Experience working with and contributing to open source projects

What we offer

• Medical, dental and vision insurance 
• 401(k) Plan
• Short term / long term disability and life insurance
• Pre-IPO stock options
• Flexible PTO
• 16 hours of volunteer time off
• 12 company paid holidays, including Juneteenth
• Remote work options
• Paid parental leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Biannual swag surprise

**Certain benefits are only allowed to full-time Dremio employees and may not be the same across all locations.

The base salary range for this position is $160,000 to $225,000 per year. The base salary actually offered to a successful candidate will take into account various relevant and non-discriminatory business factors including, without limitation, the candidate’s geographic location, job-related experience, knowledge, and skills, and education, as well as internal equity considerations. A successful candidate may also be eligible to earn additional compensation including commissions and/or bonuses.

Return to Office Philosophy

Workplace Wednesdays - to break down silos, build relationships and improve cross-team communication, Gnarlies who live within a 1-hour commuting distance (one-way) to a Dremio office come to the office. Lunch catering / meal credits provided in the office and local socials align to Workplace Wednesdays.

In general, Dremio will remain a hybrid work environment. We will not be implementing a 100% (5 days a week) return to office policy for all roles.

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