Staff Software Engineer - Databases

<div class="content-intro"><p>From Fivetran’s founding until now, our mission has remained the same: to make access to data as simple and reliable as electricity. With Fivetran, customer data arrives in their warehouses, canonical and ready to query, with no engineering or maintenance required. We’re proud that more organizations continue to leverage our technology every day to become truly data-driven.</p></div><div>&nbsp;</div>
<div><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>About the Role</strong></span></div>
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<div><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Fivetran is seeking a highly skilled Staff Software Engineer who is eager to tackle various technical challenges in a dynamic startup environment. This role is pivotal, as it involves making significant contributions to one of our most critical database connectors. We are looking for someone who thrives in solving complex and sometimes ambiguous problems using the latest technologies. In this role, you'll have the chance to wear multiple hats and engage in different tasks to deliver high-quality solutions. You'll work alongside a team of experienced and passionate engineers, providing ample opportunities for learning and growth.</span></div>
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<div><span style="font-size: 10pt;">This is a full-time position based out of our Oakland office.</span></div>
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<div><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Technologies You’ll Use</strong></span></div>
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<li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Java</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">SQL</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Temporal</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Bazel, BuildKite, Docker, Kubernetes, Github</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">AWS, GCP, Azure</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">PostgreSQL database</span></li>
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<div><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>What You’ll Do</strong></span></div>
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<li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Design, Develop, and Debug:</strong> Lead the design, development, and debugging of software for distributed systems, ensuring robust and scalable solutions.</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Project Leadership:</strong> Manage and lead multiple projects simultaneously, coordinating with different stakeholders to ensure timely and quality delivery in an iterative development environment.</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Mentorship and Collaboration:</strong> Serve as a leading contributor, both individually and as a team member, offering direction and mentorship to other engineers.</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Quality Assurance:</strong> Maintain high standards for code quality, performance, and reliability, conducting thorough testing and reviews.</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Innovation and Improvement:</strong> Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies and industry trends, advocating for the adoption of new tools and methodologies to improve the development process.</span></li>
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<div><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Skills We’re Looking For</strong></span></div>
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<li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Extensive experience in software engineering, particularly in developing distributed systems.</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Strong proficiency in Java and performance tuning.</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Proven ability to lead and manage multiple projects, ensuring high-quality and timely delivery.</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Excellent problem-solving skills, with a passion for tackling challenging and ambiguous technical problems.</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Experience in mentoring and guiding junior engineers, fostering a collaborative and supportive team environment.</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Strong communication skills, capable of effectively interacting with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.</span></li>
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<div><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Bonus Skills​</strong></span></div>
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<div><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Have deep understanding about Postgres internal or being a Postgres contributor</span></div>
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<div><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Database query performance tuning</span></div>
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<p><span style="font-size: 10pt;">#LI-KM3</span></p><div class="content-pay-transparency"><div class="pay-input"><div class="description"><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The pay range displayed on this job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the target position and level. Our pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Our job titles may span more than one career level. Within the range, individual pay is determined by additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, relevant education or training, business need, market demands. The pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. Your recruiter can share more about the specific pay range for your location during the hiring process.</span></p>
<p><strong><br>This range represents base salary only and does not include incentive for sales roles, equity, or&nbsp; benefits, if applicable.&nbsp;<br><br><br></strong></p></div><div class="title">Pay Range</div><div class="pay-range"><span>$186,698.21</span><span class="divider">&mdash;</span><span>$233,372.76 USD</span></div></div></div><div class="content-conclusion"><p>&nbsp;</p>
<p class="p-rich_text_section" style="line-height: 1.3;"><strong data-stringify-type="bold">Perks and Benefits</strong></p>
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<li>100% employer-paid medical insurance<strong>*</strong></li>
<li>Generous paid time-off policy (PTO), plus paid sick time, inclusive parental leave policy, holidays, and volunteer days off</li>
<li>RSU stock grants*</li>
<li>Professional development and training opportunities</li>
<li>Company virtual happy hours, free food, and fun team-building activities</li>
<li>Monthly cell phone stipend</li>
<li>Access to an innovative mental health support platform that offers personalized care and resources in areas such as: therapy, coaching, and self-guided mindfulness exercises for all covered employees and their covered dependents.</li>
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<p style="line-height: 1.3;"><em><strong>*</strong>May vary by country and worker type - please reach out to your recruiter for more information</em></p>
<p style="line-height: 1.3;"><em>Click <a href="https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1CdawUwjo1Q1B7ghZJ_owdmmHB8VtqhBu?usp=sharing" target="_blank">here</a> to learn more about Fivetran's Benefits by Region.</em></p>
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<p style="line-height: 1.3;">We’re honored to be <a class="c-link" href="https://fivetran.com/blog/hvr-acquisition-series-d" target="_blank" data-stringify-link="https://fivetran.com/blog/hvr-acquisition-series-d" data-sk="tooltip_parent">valued at over $5.6 billion</a>, but more importantly, we’re proud of our&nbsp;<a class="c-link" href="https://fivetran.com/culture" target="_blank" data-stringify-link="https://fivetran.com/culture" data-sk="tooltip_parent">core values of Get Stuck In, Do the Right Thing, and One Team, One Dream</a>. Read about us in&nbsp;<a class="c-link" href="https://fivetran-com.s3.amazonaws.com/news/forbes-aug-sept-2022-digital-reprint-10-21-22.pdf" target="_blank" data-stringify-link="https://fivetran-com.s3.amazonaws.com/news/forbes-aug-sept-2022-digital-reprint-10-21-22.pdf" data-sk="tooltip_parent">Forbes</a>.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;</p>
<p style="line-height: 1.3;">Fivetran brings together high-quality talent across the globe to make data access as easy and reliable as electricity for our customers. We value and recognize that our customers benefit from having innovative teams made of people from many backgrounds, experiences, and identities. Fivetran promotes diversity, equity, inclusion &amp; belonging through attracting, recruiting, developing, and retaining a diverse workforce, not only because it is the right thing to do, but because it helps us build a world-class company to better serve our customers, our people and our communities.</p>
<p style="line-height: 1.3;">To learn more about Fivetran’s culture and what it’s like to be part of the team, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xlhtp4dGh8o" target="_blank">click here</a> and enjoy our video.</p>
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<p style="line-height: 1.3;"><em>We are committed to ensuring that all candidates have an equal opportunity to participate in our interview process. If you require accommodations at any stage of the process due to a disability, medical condition, or any other circumstance, please don't hesitate to submit your request by filling out this <a href="https://forms.gle/V7k3t4u9j523XkEt6">form</a>. We will work with you to provide reasonable accommodations to facilitate your participation and ensure a fair and accessible interview experience. Your request and any information provided will be kept confidential and will not impact your candidacy. We look forward to hearing from you and accommodating your needs to the best of our ability.</em></p></div>