Software Engineer - Data Platform Team at AI native Startup

About the Role/Team

Join Eightfold's core Data Platform team to design, develop, and maintain large-scale software platforms that serve millions of users globally. In this critical role, you will leverage cutting-edge technologies to work on complex, high-performance distributed systems, ensuring our platform is resilient, scalable, and the foundational power for our entire product suite.

Lead the design and evolution of our core data platform architecture, focusing on building distributed and resilient systems with built-in features for auto-scaling, fault tolerance, horizontal scalability, and load balancing.

Drive the scaling, optimization, and innovation of the Data Platform. This includes analyzing data processing workflows, implementing caching mechanisms, fine-tuning database queries, and proactively addressing performance bottlenecks for maximum efficiency and responsiveness.

Continuously extend the platform's capabilities by staying current with industry trends and emerging technologies. Conduct research and development for new data processing techniques and collaborate closely with stakeholders to implement features that meet evolving business and user needs.

Diagnose and resolve complex problems within our distributed systems environment and support the seamless deployment and operation of our products across various environments.

Partner with Engineering, Operations, Analytics, Marketing, and Business teams to ensure successful, end-to-end product development and delivery.

Work across major cloud platforms, specifically AWS and Azure.

1-3+ years of professional experience in backend development.

Expertise in building and optimizing high-performance, high-throughput systems. Proficiency with core backend technologies including AWS, Python, and the Flask Framework. Strong foundational understanding of distributed system design principles. Proven experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).

Excellent analytical and complex problem-solving skills, particularly with data analysis. A proactive attitude with a strong sense of ownership to rigorously chase down complex problems to the root and deliver permanent fixes. Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, handling context-switching effectively, and a genuine desire to solve real customer problems. Commitment to high-quality code and a drive to ship features quickly and reliably.

Base annual salary range in Zone A: $120,750 to $161,000 USD + discretionary bonus up to 10% + pre-IPO equity (stock options).

Employees based near our Santa Clara office are expected to work from the office three days per week.

Eightfold.ai provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran or disability status.