Software Engineer Client Libraries for Trino at Starburst

Warsaw, Masovian Voivodeship, Poland

Starburst Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Data Analytics, TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

  • Strong proficiency in Python (3.x)
  • Experience with database protocols (e.g., JDBC/ODBC, PostgreSQL/MySQL wire protocol, gRPC, REST, or similar)
  • Solid understanding of SQL and relational database concepts
  • Experience with data processing libraries (e.g., Pandas, Arrow, Numpy, Polars) and/or distributed computing frameworks (e.g., Ray, Dask)
  • Familiarity with HTTP, authentication, and network protocols
  • Experience with building and distributing Python packages (PyPI, wheels, dependency management)
  • Strong testing, debugging, and problem-solving skills
  • Demonstration of ownership, grit and bias for action
  • Ability to clearly articulate ideas in writing (e.g., Slack, GitHub PRs, Design Documents)
  • Ability to travel occasionally for onboarding, offsites, customer engagements, and company events

Responsibilities

  • Design, implement, and maintain Python client libraries for Trino connectivity and query execution for the Starburst Enterprise Platform or Starburst Galaxy
  • Develop clean, idiomatic APIs for interacting with Trino/Starburst systems
  • Collaborate with backend engineers to support new features and protocol extensions
  • Ensure high performance, scalability, and reliability of client libraries
  • Write tests, documentation, and examples for internal and external developers
  • Contribute to packaging, distribution, and versioning of Python packages
  • Work in a fast-paced environment with focused work and minimal meetings
  • Provide exceptional customer support for internal and external customers

Skills

Python
Trino
APIs
Databases
Query Protocols
Distributed Systems
Query Execution
Testing
Documentation

Starburst

Data analytics and SQL engine distribution

About Starburst

Starburst specializes in data analytics by providing a distribution and support for the Trino SQL engine, which is designed for efficient and scalable analytics on data lakes and various data sources. Their products, Starburst Galaxy and Starburst Enterprise, allow clients to access and analyze data quickly, whether in the cloud or on-premises. Starburst connects seamlessly with popular data visualization tools like Tableau, Power BI, and Looker, making it easier for users to integrate and access their data. What sets Starburst apart from competitors is its enhancement of the open-source Trino engine with additional connectors, security features, and dedicated enterprise support. The company's goal is to help organizations achieve faster data insights and better decision-making through improved analytics capabilities.

Boston, MassachusettsHeadquarters
2017Year Founded
$402.7MTotal Funding
SERIES_DCompany Stage
Data & Analytics, Enterprise SoftwareIndustries
501-1,000Employees

Benefits

Competitive salary & attractive stock grants
Remote-friendly work options
Quality & affordable insurance
Flexible & generous paid time off
Environment of transparency, honesty & respect

Risks

Increased competition from companies like Dell could impact Starburst's market share.
The rapid growth of unique data vendors may lead to increased market complexity.
Enterprises moving towards single-cloud strategies could challenge Starburst's multi-cloud offerings.

Differentiation

Starburst offers both cloud-based and on-premises solutions, catering to diverse client needs.
The company enhances the open-source Trino engine with additional connectors and security features.
Starburst's platform integrates with popular data tools like Tableau, Power BI, and Looker.

Upsides

Starburst Galaxy achieved 3x year-over-year growth in active customers and usage volume.
The platform enables 10X faster data processing and 66% cost reduction for clients like Arity.
Starburst's Icehouse platform leverages open-source Trino and Apache Iceberg for scalability.

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