Software Engineer – Foundational Data Systems for AI - India, remote at Granicus

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Artificial Intelligence, BiotechnologyIndustries

Requirements

Foundational understanding of distributed systems: partitioning, replication, and fault tolerance
Experience or curiosity with columnar formats such as Parquet or ORC and low-level data encoding
Familiarity with metadata-driven architectures or data query planning
Exposure to or hands-on use of Spark, Flink, or similar distributed engines on cloud storage
Proficiency in Java, Rust, Go, or C++ and commitment to clean, reliable code
Curiosity about how compression, entropy, and representation shape system efficiency and learning
A builder’s mindset—eager to learn, improve, and deliver features end-to-end with growing autonomy

Responsibilities

Help design and implement the metadata substrate that supports time-travel, schema evolution, and atomic consistency across massive tabular datasets
Build components that reorganize data autonomously, learning from access patterns and workloads to maintain efficiency with minimal manual tuning
Develop and refine bit-level encodings, compression, and layout strategies to extract maximum signal per byte read
Contribute to distributed compute systems that scale predictively and adapt to dynamic load
Translate new algorithms in compression and representation from research into production-grade implementations
Design and optimize data paths to minimize time between question and insight, enabling faster learning for both models and humans

Skills

Data Systems

Distributed Systems

Information Theory

Probabilistic Modeling

Software Engineering

Data Infrastructure

Granicus

Digital solutions for government agencies

About Granicus

Granicus provides digital solutions specifically designed for government agencies and public sector organizations. Their software products help improve the efficiency and transparency of government operations. Granicus offers a variety of tools, including platforms for managing public meetings, live streaming legislative sessions, and facilitating citizen engagement and feedback. These solutions enable government entities to communicate better with citizens and deliver services online more effectively. Unlike many competitors, Granicus focuses exclusively on the GovTech market, catering to a wide range of clients from federal to local government levels. The company's goal is to enhance public engagement and streamline government processes through technology, generating revenue primarily through subscription-based services and professional support.

Core, West VirginiaHeadquarters

1999Year Founded

$10MTotal Funding

EARLY_VCCompany Stage

Government & Public SectorIndustries

1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Unlimited Paid Time Off

401(k) Company Match

Paid Parental Leave

Group legal coverage

Risks

Integration challenges with Simpleview and SmartGov may delay product enhancements.

Focus on destination marketing could divert attention from core GovTech services.

Intensifying competition in the GovTech market pressures Granicus to innovate rapidly.

Differentiation

Granicus specializes in digital solutions for government agencies, enhancing public engagement.

The company offers subscription-based services, ensuring a steady revenue stream.

Granicus provides tools for managing public meetings and live video streaming.

Upsides

Increased demand for digital public engagement tools boosts Granicus' market potential.

Acquisitions of Simpleview and SmartGov expand Granicus' market share and service offerings.

Growing government funding for digital transformation projects offers new revenue streams.

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