Lead Backend Engineer
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Full Time
Junior (1 to 2 years)
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Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
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Data & Analytics, Software Development, Cloud ServicesIndustries
Skills
Key technologies and capabilities for this role
Questions & Answers
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What is the salary for this Senior Software Engineer position?
This information is not specified in the job description.
Is this a remote position or what is the location requirement?
This information is not specified in the job description.
What skills and experience are required for this role?
Candidates need 6+ years of experience as a software engineer developing SaaS platforms at scale, proven experience designing and scaling backend services, strong understanding of API design, system architecture, and database management, and proficiency with backend languages and frameworks. Technologies mentioned include Python, Rust, Typescript, Postgres, Kubernetes, AWS, Terraform, and Datadog.
What is the company culture like at dbt Labs?
dbt Labs emphasizes code-based data transformations for transparency, flexibility, and collaboration, encourages software engineering best practices, advocates for open-source and user-controlled infrastructure, and promotes sharing analytic code and community-driven development. They are building a global team of passionate and curious individuals focused on technical excellence and innovation.
What makes a strong candidate for this Senior Software Engineer role?
A strong candidate has 6+ years of experience building scalable SaaS platforms, expertise in designing backend services, API design, system architecture, and database management, plus proficiency in technologies like Python, Rust, and Kubernetes. A Bachelor's degree in a related field or completion of an engineering bootcamp is required, along with the ability to collaborate cross-functionally and mentor others.
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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