Software Engineer - Full Stack at MotherDuck

Seattle, Washington, United States

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$140,000 – $250,000Compensation

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

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Technology, Data Analytics, Cloud ComputingIndustries

Requirements

Proficiency in multiple programming languages and eagerness to learn new ones
Experience building and operating production-grade systems
Strong debugging skills and comfort navigating ambiguity
Thoughtfulness in balancing short-term execution with long-term maintainability
Curiosity, empathy, and a collaborative working style

Responsibilities

Work across the stack to design, build, and maintain high-impact product features and internal tools
Investigate and resolve complex technical issues that may span services, layers, or teams
Contribute to system architecture and design decisions as we scale the platform
Write clear, maintainable code in multiple languages including Go, C++, Python, and TypeScript
Collaborate with product, design, and other engineers to define and implement solutions that align with user needs
Participate in code reviews, design discussions, and customer or production oncall rotations

Skills

Full-Stack Development

Frontend

Backend

Infrastructure

System Architecture

DuckDB

Cloud Architecture

Performance Optimization

MotherDuck

Database management and data exploration tool

About MotherDuck

MotherDuck provides a data exploration tool aimed at improving database management for businesses and organizations. This tool allows users to efficiently manage and analyze large datasets, making it suitable for a wide range of clients, from small businesses to large corporations. The product is designed to be user-friendly, addressing the high demand for reliable database management solutions in a competitive market. Unlike many competitors, MotherDuck's team consists of experienced database experts with backgrounds in web UI, cloud platforms, and data technologies, which enhances the product's effectiveness. The company operates on a subscription model, ensuring a steady revenue stream that supports ongoing product improvements. The goal of MotherDuck is to deliver a powerful yet accessible tool that simplifies data exploration and management for its users.

Seattle, WashingtonHeadquarters

2022Year Founded

$97.3MTotal Funding

SERIES_BCompany Stage

Data & Analytics, Enterprise SoftwareIndustries

11-50Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Unlimited Paid Time Off

401(k) Retirement Plan

Stock Options

Company Equity

Hybrid Work Options

Risks

Competition from AWS and Google Cloud threatens MotherDuck's market share.

EU data protection laws may increase compliance costs for the new European headquarters.

Dependency on DuckDB's open-source platform poses risks if vulnerabilities arise.

Differentiation

MotherDuck combines DuckDB's speed with cloud scalability for a unique analytics platform.

The company offers a serverless, user-friendly tool for both small and large datasets.

MotherDuck's founding team includes experts from Snowflake, Facebook, and Elastic.

Upsides

Integration with Zenlytic expands MotherDuck's appeal to self-serve business intelligence users.

European headquarters in the Netherlands enhances market presence and service in Europe.

$52.5 million Series B funding supports development and expansion, showing investor confidence.

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