Software Engineer - Compiler

# Software Engineer - CompilerSigmaSan Francisco, CAFull-time$170,000 – $235,000 / yearUpload your resume once and Scout applies for youApply with ScoutShare this job:LinkedInXSave imageYou’ll build compiler infrastructure that turns spreadsheet actions into optimized SQL for Sigma’s cloud data warehouse analytics product. The role spans backend Rust and frontend TypeScript work, with a focus on query performance, reliability, and core platform abstractions.* Permanent* On-site* 5+ years### Skills and expertiseRustTypeScriptCompiler infrastructureSQL optimizationAlgorithmsData modelingDistributed systemsCloud infrastructure### Key responsibilities* Build compiler infrastructure and intermediate representations that translate spreadsheet operations into optimized query plans.* Improve query performance and accuracy across workloads and data architectures.* Debug complex issues and collaborate on designs, code reviews, and architectural decisions.## How this job comparesCompared with 1,635 open senior engineering jobs on October 10, 2026.Pay: This job pays $170K to $235K a year. The 719 open senior engineering jobs that publish US pay start at $164K on average, so this job starts in line with them.Similar open jobs: We Love AI Jobs lists 1,635 open senior engineering jobs at 344 companies.Remote work: This job is on site. 271 of the 1,635 senior engineering jobs (17%) are remote.AI in this role: Low. The company works with AI, but AI is a small part of this role's daily work. The work centers on compilers, SQL query optimization, and analytics infrastructure, not AI systems. The posting mentions AI tools only in Sigma’s hiring-process notice.## Full descriptionAbout 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 Doing• Tackle 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 knowledge• Design, build, and maintain sophisticated compiler infrastructure and intermediate representations that translate spreadsheet operations into optimized query plans• Apply advanced optimization strategies to improve performance and accuracy across a wide range of query workloads and data architectures• Contribute 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 product• Collaborate with engineers and product stakeholders to review designs and code, driving technical best practices and architectural decisions throughout the team and companyQualifications We Need• 5+ years experience engineering high-quality software systems• Demonstrated success building and maintaining complex infrastructure or core platform services• Deep understanding of Computer Science fundamentals, particularly in compilers, algorithms, SQL Optimization• Passion for teamwork, technical ownership, and continually raising the engineering bar• Experience working in an iterative, high-cadence environmentQualifications We Want (also, skills you’ll learn!)• Exposure to distributed systems, query optimization, or database internals• Experience with API or data model design in the context of high-performance cloud services• Familiarity 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! #J-18808-Ljbffr