Are you ready to help build the next generation of dbt? Join our team in an incubation effort that aims to redefine how we run dbt in dbt Cloud. Working closely with our Romania-based Adapters and Core team, you’ll create cutting-edge proof of concepts, building solutions that will eventually transition to become part of the core of our architecture.

In this role, you can expect to:

• Collaborate closely with the Adapters and Core teams to design and implement a new platform for running dbt in dbt Cloud.
• Work in a backend-focused capacity, building and refining core infrastructure elements in Golang and Python with Kubernetes (K8s) as part of our next-gen architecture.
• Contribute to a team that emphasises security and responsible data handling practices, as your work will interface directly with customer data warehouses.
• Operate in an incubation environment with support from project and local managers, helping new initiatives take shape before transitioning to a more stable environment within the company.

You are a good fit if you have:

• Proven experience as a backend software engineer with strong Python and/or Golang expertise.
• Hands-on experience with Kubernetes (K8s) and backend infrastructure.
• Familiarity with dbt or an understanding of how it functions in the data ecosystem (a plus).
• Experience working on early-stage projects or within a startup environment where adaptability and innovation are key.
• A background in secure data handling, particularly as it pertains to integrating with customer data warehouses.

You'll have an edge if you have:

• Worked within an orchestration team or on similar backend projects with an infrastructure focus, running highly concurrent workloads in a multi-tenant environment.
• Experience with projects that require both software engineering and infrastructure skills, including a familiarity with new architecture builds.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of backend software engineering experience, particularly with Python and/or Golang.
• Hands-on experience with Kubernetes (K8s) in production environments.

Compensation & Benefits

• This is an FTE role only (CIM), no contracts
• Salary: Competitive, based on experience
• Equity Stake
• Benefits: medical insurance, life insurance, vision& dental coverage, office refresh stipend e.g.

*Equity or comparable benefits may be offered depending on the legal limitations

What to expect in the hiring process (all video interviews unless accommodations are needed):

1. Interview with Talent Acquisition Partner
2. Interview with Hiring Manager
3. Team Interviews
4. Final interview with Engineering Leadership