Staff Software Engineer - Remote

Overview

This position is for a Staff Software Engineer at dbt Labs, where the focus is on empowering data practitioners through open-source analytics engineering.

In Short

• Join a small team focused on building dbt Core, the open-source engine for analytics engineering.
• Tackle performance and reliability challenges in backend systems.
• Work on complex system-level issues and debug Python code.
• Lead technical design discussions and contribute to architectural roadmaps.
• Mentor other engineers and uphold code quality standards.
• Participate in on-call rotations to maintain system availability.
• Engage with the open-source community and contribute to collaborative projects.
• Work in a remote-first, asynchronous-friendly environment.
• Focus on building robust and reliable software solutions.
• Be part of a mission-driven team with a commitment to inclusivity.

Requirements

• 6+ years of software development experience.
• Strong proficiency in Python and backend engineering.
• Experience with Linux environments and system debugging.
• Solid understanding of database internals.
• Excellent communication skills and sense of ownership.
• Preferred experience in data warehousing or analytics engineering.
• Experience with Go or Rust is a plus.
• Familiarity with performance analysis tools.
• Experience contributing to open-source projects.
• Ability to balance technical depth with fast delivery.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and equity stake.
• Unlimited vacation policy.
• Excellent healthcare insurance.
• Paid parental leave.
• Wellness stipend.