Software Engineer

Description:

Software Engineer

Location: Hybrid (Arlington, VA)

Other Consideration: Authorized to work in the United States and ability to obtain Public-Trust Clearance

Position Summary

Starburst Engineers build scalable, high-performance data infrastructure and user-facing features that power Starburst Galaxy and the Starburst Enterprise Platform (SEP). Engineers work closely with the creators to deliver cutting-edge solutions for data access, governance, and analytics across hybrid and multi-cloud environments. This role involves collaborating with various stakeholders to understand data requirements and develop solutions.

Responsibilities
 

• Develop and maintain backend services and APIs for Starburst's data platform.
• Build features related to identify and access management. (IAM), data governance, and query optimization.
• Collaborate with UX, product, and security teams to deliver intuitive and secure user experiences.
• Contribute to CI/CD pipelines, observability tools, and platform reliability.
• Participate in code reviews, architecture discussions, and cross-functional planning.
• Support product systems and troubleshoot performance issues in distributed environments.
   

Qualifications
 

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field. (Master's degree preferred)
• 8+ Years of experience working in a cloud-based platform like Snowflake, Denodo, Trino, or Databrick with direct Starburst experience the preferred
• Familiarity with Azure Cloud Services and DevOps Practices
• Prior experience building distributed systems or working with cloud-native architectures
• Familiarity with authentication and authorization frameworks
• Experience with CI/CD tools, containerization, and infrastructure automation
• Understanding of data platforms
• Excellent time management and organizational skills
• Commitment to professional growth and learning
• Adaptability and openness to new ideas