Senior Software Engineer, Data Platform

Responsibilities Define and execute the technical vision for the company's data platform, enabling scalable, reliable, and performant data systems. Design, implement, and optimize data infrastructure to process and analyze petabytes of data across millions of users. Develop innovative data architectures to support analytics, machine learning, and operational insights. Build monitoring, logging, and alerting systems to ensure the health and performance of data services. Partner with data scientists, data engineers, product managers, and leadership to align technical solutions with business goals. Promote and drive best practices in data governance, security, and compliance across the organization. Provide technical leadership, mentor junior engineers, and foster a culture of excellence and continuous improvement. Stay up-to-date with industry trends and emerging technologies in data platform. Requirements 5+ years of experience in software engineering with a focus on large-scale distributed systems or data infrastructure. Expertise in building and maintaining scalable data platforms, including data ingestion pipelines, stream processing, and batch processing systems. Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Java, Rust, or similar. Proficiency with open source data projects and experience working with open source communities. Hands‑on experience with modern data technologies such as Kafka, Spark, Flink, Airflow/Dagster, or similar. Deep understanding of database systems (e.g., SQL, NoSQL, columnar storage) and data modeling principles. Strong knowledge of cloud infrastructure (AWS, GCP, or Azure), containerization tools (Docker, Kubernetes), and microservices architecture. Excellent communication skills with a demonstrated ability to collaborate and influence across teams and levels. Proven ability to thrive in a fast‑paced environment. Bonus Points A strong passion for the company's products and gaming. Open source contributions to data‑related projects. Location & Relocation The position is based in the San Francisco office. Candidates must reside in or be willing to relocate to the San Francisco Bay Area (Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, Napa, San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Solano, and Sonoma counties). Relocation assistance may be available. Compensation US base salary range: $196,000 to $245,000 + equity + benefits. Salary within the range is determined by role, level, and experience. Inclusion The company is committed to inclusion and providing reasonable accommodations during the interview process. If you need accommodations, please let your recruiter know. #J-18808-Ljbffr