Senior Software Engineer - Hive - Remote

Overview

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Sr. Software Engineer - Hive in the United States.

This role offers the opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge data platform engineering, focusing on large-scale, distributed SQL query systems. The Senior Software Engineer will drive innovation in query optimization, performance, and scalability while collaborating on open-source projects and building components that enhance the Hive ecosystem. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver robust, high-quality software solutions for cloud-based and on-premises environments. Ideal candidates are hands-on programmers with a deep understanding of database internals, distributed systems, and query processing. This position encourages creativity, technical leadership, and contributions to high-impact data engineering projects that serve enterprises across multiple industries.

In Short

• Design, develop, and maintain features for distributed query engines, focusing on Hive and the broader data platform ecosystem.
• Optimize SQL queries for performance, scalability, and efficiency in large-scale production environments.
• Write technical design documentation for key features and architectural components.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on product development, code reviews, and software quality improvements.
• Contribute to open-source projects and enhance the Hive ecosystem.
• Understand customer workloads and deliver effective technical solutions aligned with business needs.
• Develop automated tests and participate in CI/CD processes to maintain code quality and reliability.

Requirements

• Strong programming skills with a focus on database internals and distributed systems.
• Experience in optimizing SQL queries and performance tuning.
• Ability to write clear technical documentation.
• Experience working in cross-functional teams.
• Familiarity with open-source contributions.
• Understanding of cloud-based and on-premises software solutions.
• Experience with CI/CD processes and automated testing.

Benefits

• Opportunity to work on innovative data engineering projects.
• Collaborative work environment with cross-functional teams.
• Potential for technical leadership and creativity in projects.
• Engagement with open-source communities.
• Focus on high-impact solutions for diverse industries.