Staff Engineer - Backend (Search Data)

About The Role:
 

Come join a team of world-class engineers building ThoughtSpot’s relational search engine. We are looking for engineers with a proven track record of being industry visionaries to join the team responsible for building ThoughtSpot’s natural language relational search engine, personalised data exploration engine, universal object search engine, AI powered ranking and relevance engine, distributed in-memory search indexing infrastructure and much more.
 

What You'll Do:

• Design and implement scalable backend systems that process and manage large volumes of customer data
• Analyze and improve the efficiency, scalability, and reliability of our backend systems.
• Write robust code and write functional, performance, and system test suites
• Work as a member of a team, helping the team respond quickly and effectively to business needs.
   

What You'll Bring: 

• Strong coding skills with 9+ years of experience  in modern languages such as Java.
• Have the ability to write clean, effective code is a must and drill deep on technical implementation.
• Have experience working with cross-functional teams in a dynamic environment.
• Good understanding of distributed systems, scalability, and availability
• Strong problem-solving skills, algorithmic thinking, and a strong foundation in how systems work. 
• Experience in designing and developing scale-out, high-performance data platforms is a plus.

What makes ThoughtSpot a great place to work?

ThoughtSpot is the experience layer of the modern data stack, leading the industry with our AI-powered analytics and natural language search. We hire people with unique identities, backgrounds, and perspectives—this balance-for-the-better philosophy is key to our success. When paired with our culture of Selfless Excellence and our drive for continuous improvement (2% done), ThoughtSpot cultivates a respectful culture that pushes norms to create world-class products. If you’re excited by the opportunity to work with some of the brightest minds in the business and make your mark on a truly innovative company, we invite you to read more about our mission, and apply to the role that’s right for you.

ThoughtSpot for All

Building a diverse and inclusive team isn't just the right thing to do for our people, it's the right thing to do for our business. We know we can’t solve complex data problems with a single perspective. It takes many voices, experiences, and areas of expertise to deliver the innovative solutions our customers need. At ThoughtSpot, we continually celebrate the diverse communities that individuals cultivate to empower every Spotter to bring their whole authentic self to work. We’re committed to being real and continuously learning when it comes to equality, equity, and creating space for underrepresented groups to thrive. Research shows that in order to apply for a job, women feel they need to meet 100% of the criteria while men usually apply after meeting 60%. Regardless of how you identify, if you believe you can do the job and are a good match, we encourage you to apply.