Data Platform Engineer

Mountain View, CA, Hybrid (3 times per week)

Job Summary 

We are looking for a mid level backend engineer who loves to build cloud services — a systems engineer who is comfortable in every stage of the design, implementation, testing, and deployment process. In particular, we are hiring an engineer who can develop and deploy cloud-based data analytics services to be used by data engineers, analysts and data scientists. These initial services are similar to AWS EMR-on-EKS, EMR Studio, etc.

Job Responsibilities

• Building, implementing and deploying cloud services, especially data analysis-related tools.

• Integrate with other cloud services running in Samsung private cloud.

• Participate in a globally distributed team of engineers that uses the cloud platforms to deliver services to include functional scoping and work distribution as subject matter expert

Skills & Competencies

• Strong CS Computer Science background

• Proficiency in one of the public cloud platforms such as AWS, GCP and Azure

• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to set priorities and meet deadlines

• Versatility in playing multiple roles and a willingness to learn new skills and take on diverse responsibilities

• Proficiency in learning new techniques, languages, and tools

• Ability to work with a small team of engineers to build, implement and commercialize a data analysis platform that manages tools including Spark, Flink, Airflow and Superset

• Strong analytical skills for troubleshooting unexpected system pathologies

• Demonstrated initiative and bias for action

• Innovative mindset with the ability to work with minimal supervision

• Understanding of Waterfall and Agile methodologies

• Good communication skills

• Ownership - Take ownership of projects, ensuring excellence in execution and accountability for results. Foster a sense of responsibility and pride in delivering high-quality work

• Innovation - Drive innovation by proposing and implementing creative solutions to challenges. Stay abreast of industry trends and technologies, bringing fresh ideas to the table

• Customer focus - Understand and prioritize customer needs, striving to exceed expectations in every interaction. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure the delivery of customer-centric solutions

• Teamwork - Embrace a collaborative and inclusive approach, working seamlessly with colleagues to achieve common goals

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field. A graduate degree is a plus.

• At least 5 years of experience developing cloud services, using data platform services is a big plus.

• Hands on experiences in AWS-SDKs, AWS-CLI, Golang, Java, Python, SQL, Terraform

• Hands on experiences and the internals of big data tools such Spark, Dela Lake, Jupyterhub and analytics tools

• Hands on experience in Docker, Kubernetes, Jenkins, Helm, Ansible and shell scripting

• Experience in managing software across hundreds of servers distributed among multiple data centers, understanding the unique trade-offs and pitfalls involved

• Participation in the open-source community is a plus

Compensation for this position will vary among specific regions due to geographical differentials in the labor market, and actual pay will be determined considering factors such as relevant skills, experience, and comparison to other employees in the role.  Therefore, the annual base compensation range for this role (depending on the geographical location) is expected to be between $135000 to $170000.

Regular full-time employees (salaried or hourly) have access to benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, 401(k), Employee Purchase Program, Vacation and Sick leave, electronic reimbursement and many more. In addition, regular full-time employees (salaried or hourly) are eligible for bonus compensation based on individual, department, and company performance.

About Joyent

Joyent, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Samsung, is the open cloud company. Joyent builds technology, at the pinnacle of scale, performance, stability, and security to accelerate the transformation toward the mobile and cloud-centric world. Joyent designs, builds and manages market competitive cloud computing solutions and services for Samsung Electronics and its partners at global scale.

How To Apply

To apply, please submit a brief introduction, a copy of your resume, and a link to your Github or LinkedIn profile to jobs@joyent.com with Data Platform Engineer in the subject. We are an equal-opportunity employer, building a diverse and inclusive team. Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for the position in a manner consistent with the Fair Chance Ordinance.

Joyent is committed to employing a diverse workforce and providing Equal Employment Opportunities for all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Disclaimer: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

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