Staff Software Engineer - Data Lakes
FivetranGeorgia, United States • • Baltimore, Maryland, United States
Posted September 16, 2025
Full Time
About the Company
Fivetran is a leading provider of data movement solutions, specializing in reliable and secure integration of data from various SaaS applications and databases into cloud destinations. With services including ETL, ELT, and database replication, Fivetran empowers global brands to leverage their data for analytics, operational efficiency, and innovation. Trusted by companies like Autodesk, Condé Nast, JetBlue, and Morgan Stanley, Fivetran's platform centralizes critical data assets across diverse environments.
Job Description
Fivetran is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to join their Data Lakes team. This role involves building scalable, high-performance systems to power the modern data stack for customers. The company focuses on providing easy and reliable access to data, partnering with product teams and maintaining open-source tools to drive innovation. The position is fully remote based out of Germany.
Requirements
- 5+ years of hands-on or research experience with high-performance relational data management systems
- Deep understanding of infrastructure & software optimizations
- Proven track record of leading and delivering projects
- Strong development skills in Java and C++
- Solid experience with public clouds (AWS, Azure, GCP)
- Demonstrated knowledge of columnar storage formats
- Growth mindset and excitement about breaking the status quo
Benefits
- 100% employer-paid medical insurance
- Generous paid time-off policy
- Professional development and training opportunities
- Company virtual happy hours
- Free food
- Fun team-building activities