Software Engineer - Compiler (San Francisco)

About the RoleSigma Computing is redefining business intelligence by making complex data analysis accessible through a high-performance platform built for the modern data stack. The Compiler Team plays a foundational role in this mission by transforming user-driven spreadsheet interactions into highly optimized SQL queries, enabling seamless exploratory analytics on cloud data warehouses. As a member of the Compiler Team, you will join a group of engineers dedicated to building the core systems and abstractions that power Sigma’s intuitive spreadsheet interface, ensuring speed, reliability, and scalability for all users.What You Will Be DoingTackle core challenges at the intersection of data modeling, query compilation, and large-scale interactive analytics—making it possible for end-users to query data warehouses efficiently without deep technical knowledgeDesign, build, and maintain sophisticated compiler infrastructure and intermediate representations that translate spreadsheet operations into optimized query plansApply advanced optimization strategies to improve performance and accuracy across a wide range of query workloads and data architecturesContribute to both backend (Rust) and key frontend foundations (TypeScript), evolving critical abstractions that enable end-to-end workflow optimizations and new features Debug, analyze, and resolve complex issues, ensuring robustness and maintainability in a rapidly evolving productCollaborate with engineers and product stakeholders to review designs and code, driving technical best practices and architectural decisions throughout the team and companyQualifications We Need5+ years experience engineering high-quality software systemsDemonstrated success building and maintaining complex infrastructure or core platform servicesDeep understanding of Computer Science fundamentals, particularly in compilers, algorithms, SQL OptimizationPassion for teamwork, technical ownership, and continually raising the engineering barExperience working in an iterative, high-cadence environmentQualifications We Want (also, skills you’ll learn!)Exposure to distributed systems, query optimization, or database internalsExperience with API or data model design in the context of high-performance cloud servicesFamiliarity with cloud infrastructure (e.g., GCP, AWS, Azure)A curiosity for new languages and tools, and a drive to solve challenging problems at scale (Rust, Go, Node, K8s, GraphQL)Additional Job detailsThe base salary range for this position is $170k - $235k annually.Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience. Base pay is one part of the Total Package that is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work at Sigma Computing. This role is eligible for stock options, as well as a comprehensive benefits package.About us: Sigma is the AI Apps and agentic analytics platform built on the cloud data warehouse. Business and technical teams use Sigma to explore live data, build intelligent applications, and automate critical workflows all without moving data or breaking governance. Sigma supports a spreadsheet interface, SQL, Python, and native AI in a single governed workspace, giving every team the speed to act and IT the control to scale. Sigma is trusted by more than 2,000 customers, including AMD, Duolingo, Colgate-Palmolive, and JPMorgan Chase. Sigma announced its $80M in Series E financing in May 2026. The round was led by Princeville Capital, with new strategic investors Databricks Ventures, ServiceNow Ventures, and Workday Ventures participating alongside returning investors Altimeter Capital, Avenir Growth Capital, D1 Capital Partners, K5 Global, NewView Capital, Spark Capital, Sutter Hill Ventures, and XN. This milestone follows Sigma reaching $200M in annual recurring revenue in April 2026, with more than 100% year-over-year growth and 1.1 million new active users added in the latest fiscal year.Come join us!Benefits For Our Full-Time Employees:Equity Generous health benefitsFlexible time off policy. Take the time off you need!Paid bonding time for all new parentsTraditional and Roth 401kCommuter and FSA benefitsLunch ProgramDog friendly officeSigma is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building a smart and strong team regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, veteran, or any other protected status. We look forward to learning how your experience can enable all of us to grow.Note: We have an in-office work environment in all our offices in SF, NYC, London and Sydney.Our Privacy PracticesWhen you submit a job application on this site, Sigma processes your personal data for the purposes of evaluating your candidacy for employment at Sigma and as otherwise needed throughout the recruitment and hiring process. Please review Sigma’s Candidate Privacy Notice for more details. Please note that your personal data may be transferred to a country other than the one in which it was provided (including to the USA, the UK, and Canada, Australia). Sigma’s use of AIThis hiring process utilizes artificial intelligence tools to assist in candidate screening and assessment. Our AI tools are designed to complement, not replace, human decision-making.