Senior Software Engineer, Database Sources at Airbyte

San Francisco, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Data Engineering, TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

Insatiable desire to ship - driven by seeing code power real-world data infrastructure at massive scale
6+ years of software engineering building production systems that handle enterprise workloads
Performance optimization expertise - optimized high-performance applications and understand moving terabytes efficiently
Deep database curiosity - want to master PostgreSQL, MySQL, Oracle, and other systems at an architectural level and find clever solutions to difficult problems
DevEx obsession - constantly improving development setup to eliminate redundant tasks
AI-first mindset - already using AI tools and see LLMs' potential to revolutionize software development
Nice to Have
JVM expertise - 2+ years of experience with Java, Kotlin, or Scala
Open-source contributions - active participation in database or data engineering projects
Enterprise database experience

Responsibilities

Build core technologies managing Airbyte's fleet of high-volume database connectors powering thousands of enterprise customers
Architect a framework that makes connector development 10x faster while driving innovation across the data engineering industry
Write high-leverage code that directly enables Airbyte's rapid growth and market leadership in database connectivity
Mentor brilliant engineers while collaborating with our 800+ contributor community - the largest open-source data engineering ecosystem

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

LLMsChange Data CaptureCDCWrite-Ahead LoggingReal-Time Data StreamingDatabase InternalsAI FrameworksData Integrations

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

Is this role remote or does it require office work?

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What is the salary or compensation for this Senior Software Engineer position?

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What key skills and experiences are required for this role?

The role requires expertise in building database integrations, AI-powered frameworks using LLMs, Change Data Capture (CDC) engines, high-performance query optimization, database internals, and schema management.

What is the company culture like at Airbyte?

Airbyte emphasizes open-source collaboration with an 800+ contributor community, product-led growth, transparency by making the company handbook open to all, and encourages applications even if candidates don't meet all requirements.

What makes a strong candidate for this position?

Strong candidates have experience building database connectors, frameworks for integration development, and deep knowledge of database internals, CDC, and performance optimization; apply even if you don't meet all requirements.

Airbyte

Data integration platform with extensive connectors

About Airbyte

Airbyte provides a data integration platform that helps businesses efficiently move and replicate data through a wide range of connectors. Users can quickly build or modify data connectors, which significantly reduces the time and resources needed to manage data pipelines. This allows companies to concentrate on delivering value rather than maintaining complex data infrastructure. Airbyte operates on a freemium model, offering a free version called Airbyte Cloud, along with paid support and enterprise features, making it accessible for businesses of all sizes. The platform can be used in both self-hosted and cloud-hosted formats, catering to various business requirements. Additionally, Airbyte engages its community through a newsletter that shares insights and updates about the data management industry.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters

2020Year Founded

$176.3MTotal Funding

SERIES_BCompany Stage

Data & Analytics, Enterprise SoftwareIndustries

51-200Employees