Staff Software Engineer

Fivetran

. Help build dbt Fusion, a next-generation analytics engine written in Rust.

Posted 11/5/2026full-timeRemote • New York • United StatesLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong coding skills in Rust, Python, Go, or Java, with a focus on building scalable analytics engines and improving performance across data workflows. Proven ability to collaborate across functions and tackle complex technical challenges while driving best practices in system reliability and observability.

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Rust ProgrammingCloud Infrastructure (AWS, GCP, Azure)Database Systems ExpertisePerformance OptimizationCollaboration Across Functions

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Hard Skills

RustPythonGoJavaSQLPerformance OptimizationTesting Best PracticesObservabilityDistributed Database DesignAnalytical Tooling

Soft Skills

Problem-SolvingClear CommunicationOwnershipCuriositySelf-Direction

Tools & Technologies

KubernetesTerraformApache ArrowDuckDBMongoDB Runtime

Industry Keywords

Analytics EngineData InfrastructureQuery EnginesStorage SystemsOpen Source Contributions

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ApacheAWSAzureCloudGoogle Cloud PlatformJavaKubernetesMongoDBOpen SourcePythonRustSQLTerraformGo

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Help build dbt Fusion, a next-generation analytics engine written in Rust.
Improve performance, correctness, and developer experience across dbt workflows.
Work on a modern, state-aware execution engine with deep SQL understanding across multiple warehouses.
Enable faster debugging, smarter orchestration, and more efficient large-scale deployments.
Contribute to both open-source and commercial code while shaping dbt’s core platform.
Collaborate with Product, Design, Operations, and Security to deliver well-architected, scalable compute solutions.
Participate in technical architecture discussions focused on query engines, storage systems, and distributed database design.
Build services, APIs, and experiences supporting user delight, quality, high availability, and performance.
Tackle ambiguous, open-ended technical challenges while balancing technical constraints with user needs and product goals.
Drive best practices in testing, observability, and system reliability.
Champion technical excellence and innovation, influencing engineering direction across multiple teams or domains.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Strong coding skills (10+ years) in at least one of the following technologies: Rust, Python, Go or Java.
Familiarity with cloud infrastructure (AWS, GCP, Azure, Kubernetes, Terraform).
Proven ability to participate in complex projects and collaborate across functions.
Excellent problem-solving skills, clear communication, and a strong sense of ownership.
Interest in systems, data infrastructure, compilers, or analytical tooling, even if experience is primarily academic.
Experience working on non-trivial projects (coursework, internships, research, open-source, personal projects) that required persistence and iteration.
Willingness and enthusiasm to work across the stack and learn new technologies as the problem demands.
Evidence of being self-directed and curious—proactively learning new tools, languages, or concepts when needed.
Bonus: Contributions to open source database technology projects such as Apache Arrow, DuckDB, MongoDB Runtime, or other analytical data systems.
Bonus: Expertise in database systems, query engines, or storage systems.
Bonus: Experience with performance optimization, observability, or large-scale query engines.

Benefits

Comp & perks

100% employer-paid medical insurance*
Generous paid time away from work, including paid vacation or flexible/unlimited vacation depending on role and country, plus paid sick time, inclusive parental leave, paid holidays, including a year-end Global Week of Rest, and volunteer days off.
RSU stock grants*
Professional development and training opportunities
Company virtual happy hours, free food, and fun team-building activities
Monthly cell phone stipend
Access to an innovative mental health support platform that offers personalized care and resources in areas such as: therapy, coaching, and self-guided mindfulness exercises for all covered employees and their covered dependents.
Benefits may vary by country and worker type.