dbt Labs

Senior Platform Software Engineer

United States

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Data & Analytics, Cloud Computing, Software DevelopmentIndustries

Requirements

Candidates should possess a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field, and have at least 5 years of experience in software engineering, with a focus on distributed systems and cloud infrastructure. Strong proficiency in Go and Python is required, along with experience with Kubernetes and Terraform. Familiarity with automation tools such as Argo Workflows is also desired.

Responsibilities

As a Senior Platform Software Engineer, you will be responsible for architecting and building the foundational components of dbt Labs’ multi-cell platform, including the regional service routing layer and the control plane for managing account lifecycles. You will also drive seamless migrations of customer accounts to the new architecture, develop scalable backend services, and implement automation to enhance the platform’s scale and reliability, while championing best practices in Infrastructure as Code and CI/CD.

Skills

Cloud Infrastructure
Distributed Systems
Platform Engineering
Scalability
High Availability
Multi-Cell Architecture
Customer Migration
Software Engineering

dbt Labs

Cloud-based data management platform for analytics

About dbt Labs

GetDBT.com is a cloud-based data management platform that helps companies streamline their data development processes. It allows users to write business logic more efficiently, enhances code reusability, and ensures data quality through testing and governance features. Unlike its competitors, GetDBT.com focuses on scalability and complexity, making it suitable for businesses at various stages of data maturity. The company's goal is to empower organizations to manage their data effectively while providing reliable service through a subscription model.

Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaHeadquarters
2016Year Founded
$403.1MTotal Funding
SERIES_DCompany Stage
Data & Analytics, Enterprise SoftwareIndustries
501-1,000Employees

Benefits

Unlimited Paid Time Off
401(k) Company Match
401(k) Retirement Plan
Health Insurance
Paid Parental Leave
Wellness Program
Home Office Stipend

Risks

Increased competition from Fivetran's integration may lead to customer attrition.
Dbt Mesh's complexity could cause integration challenges for existing users.
New executive appointments may lead to strategic shifts misaligned with customer expectations.

Differentiation

Dbt Labs offers a unique open-source analytics engineering tool for data transformation workflows.
The platform supports SQL-based data modeling, appealing to data analysts and engineers.
Dbt Mesh architecture allows cross-project model referencing, enhancing scalability for complex data needs.

Upsides

Collaboration with Fivetran enhances platform capabilities, attracting more enterprise clients.
Mark Porter's appointment as CTO could drive technological advancements and innovation.
Recent dbt Cloud enhancements improve collaboration, appealing to large teams and enterprises.

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