Senior Software Engineer (Data Platform)
RoktNew York, New York, United States
Posted June 6, 2025
200000 - 325000 USD year
Full Time
About the Company
Rokt is the global leader in ecommerce, unlocking real-time relevancy in the moment that matters most. The company's AI and ML-powered Rokt Brain and ecommerce Rokt Network will power more than 6.5 billion transactions connecting 400 million customers across the world’s leading companies, including Live Nation, Macy’s, AMC Theatres, PayPal, Uber, Hulu, Staples, Albertsons and HelloFresh. mParticle by Rokt is the central nervous system providing real-time data activation to unlock value across ecommerce, advertising and customer engagement. Rokt has achieved consistent annual growth of more than 40% across the past decade, driven by its unique partnership model that returns $7 from every $8 of value back to partners. Rokt is headquartered in New York City. The company has offices in 10 global locations and serves clients throughout North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific, solidifying its position as a key player in the global ecommerce ecosystem. To learn more, visit Rokt.com.
Job Description
Rokt is a hyper-growth ecommerce leader seeking a Senior Software Engineer (Data Platform) to design and scale high-impact systems, accelerate innovation with data products, and collaborate with teams to solve business-critical challenges.
Requirements
- 5+ years of professional experience (or 3+ with an advanced degree) designing and building distributed systems or data platforms at scale.
- Proficient in writing performant, maintainable code in one or more languages such as Java, Python, Scala, or Go.
- Hands-on experience with modern data processing technologies, including distributed query engines (e.g., Spark, Flink), stream processing (e.g., Kafka Streams, Apache Beam), and open table formats (e.g., Iceberg, Delta Lake).
- Solid understanding of SQL, data modeling, and query optimization, along with foundational Linux and scripting skills.
- Strong product and customer mindset—able to translate user needs into scalable, reliable technical solutions.
- Excellent communicator with a collaborative, open approach to working across teams using written and verbal tools.
Benefits
- Target Total Compensation: $300,000 - $325,000, including a fixed annual salary of $200,000 - $225,000, employee equity grant, and world-class benefits.
- Generous retirement plans like a 4% dollar-for-dollar 401K matching plan and great health benefits for you and your dependents.
- Extra leave (bonus annual leave, sabbatical leave etc.)
- Dog-friendly office
- Catered lunch every day and healthy snacks in the office
- Access to greatest talent in town
- See the world! We have offices in New York, Seattle, Sydney, Tokyo and London