Software Engineer, Enterprise Data Platform at Notion

San Francisco, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Technology, Enterprise SoftwareIndustries

Requirements

5+ years of experience building data platforms for enterprise SaaS applications
Strong programming skills in at least one of Python, Java, Scala or Typescript (SQL experience a plus)
Experience with modern data processing frameworks and distributed systems
Knowledge of data catalog systems and metadata management
Understanding of data governance principles as they apply to platform architecture
Experience with data quality monitoring and management systems
Familiarity with enterprise compliance requirements relevant to data platforms
Knowledge of data integration patterns for connecting to enterprise environments
Experience with cloud infrastructure (AWS, GCP, or Azure)
Proficiency with databases (PostgreSQL, Redis, DynamoDB) and data pipeline technologies
Nice to Haves
Experience working with enterprise customers in SaaS environments
Familiarity with data residency requirements across global regions
Background in implementing data access controls and permission systems
Knowledge of enterprise collaboration tools and knowledge management systems
Experience designing systems that support audit compliance needs
Familiarity with AI/ML infrastructure and vector databases

Responsibilities

Design Data Integration Pipelines: Create scalable systems that connect Notion with enterprise environments while maintaining strict privacy standards
Build Metadata Management Systems: Develop and maintain data catalog solutions that support enterprise data governance requirements
Implement Data Quality Monitoring: Ensure reliability of enterprise data assets through robust monitoring and validation systems
Create Data Lifecycle Frameworks: Design systems that align with enterprise retention policies and compliance requirements
Support EKM Integration: Develop data platform components that integrate with Enterprise Key Management (EKM) systems while working with our Security team
Enable Data Residency Controls: Build systems that properly handle data residency requirements for global enterprise customers
Implement Audit Trail Systems: Create data platform features that generate comprehensive audit trails required for enterprise compliance
Optimize Enterprise Performance: Tackle complex performance challenges for large-scale data operations, ensuring fast & responsive load times for workspaces with 20k+ users
Support AI & Knowledge Management: Build data infrastructure that powers Notion AI for enterprise use cases, including enterprise search and intelligent content discovery

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Data Integration PipelinesMetadata ManagementData CatalogData Quality MonitoringData GovernanceData Lifecycle ManagementEKM IntegrationEnterprise Key ManagementData Residency ControlsSecurity CompliancePrivacy Standards

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the work location policy at Notion?

Notion requires all team members to work from offices on Mondays and Thursdays, designated as Anchor Days, with certain teams or positions possibly requiring additional in-office days.

What salary or compensation does this role offer?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What skills are required for the Software Engineer role?

Candidates need 5+ years building data platforms for enterprise SaaS, strong programming in Python, Java, Scala, or Typescript (SQL a plus), experience with data processing frameworks, distributed systems, data catalogs, metadata management, data governance, and data quality systems.

What is Notion's company culture like?

In-person collaboration is essential to Notion's culture, with required office attendance on Anchor Days.

What makes a strong candidate for this position?

A strong candidate has 5+ years building enterprise SaaS data platforms, proficiency in Python, Java, Scala, or Typescript, and expertise in data processing frameworks, distributed systems, metadata management, data governance, and quality monitoring.

Notion

Versatile productivity and collaboration platform

About Notion

Notion is a workspace platform designed to enhance productivity and collaboration for a wide range of users, from startups to large enterprises. It combines various tools into a single platform, allowing teams to write, plan, and share their work efficiently. Users can start with a free version and upgrade to paid plans as their needs grow. Key features include customizable notes and documents, project management tools, and a drag-and-drop interface for easy page creation. Notion also includes an AI-powered Q&A feature that provides instant answers to user queries, helping to centralize knowledge. The platform supports multiple languages and has a strong global community that contributes content and organizes events.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters

2016Year Founded

$325.9MTotal Funding

LATE_VCCompany Stage

Enterprise Software, AI & Machine LearningIndustries

5,001-10,000Employees