Job Description
We are looking for a highly motivated Open Source C++ and Python Engineer to join Voltron Data’s team. On the team, you’ll have the opportunity to help support and grow an open source project used by hundreds of companies worldwide. You will work closely with the Voltron Data team, the Substrait community, and the Apache Arrow community to help maintain and evolve the Substrait ecosystem, the Apache Arrow framework, the Arrow Flight and FlightSQL transmission protocols, and the ADBC drivers. You will also get directly involved with the community by managing GitHub Pull Requests, issues and StackOverflow questions.
Why Work at Voltron Data?
- We are Going for Impact: We are a Series A, venture-backed startup assembling a global team to build a new foundation for data analytics with Apache Arrow.
- We are Committed to Bridging Open Source Communities: We are a collection of open source maintainers who have been driving open source ecosystems over the last 15 years, particularly in the C++, Python, and R programming ecosystems.
- We are Building a Diverse, Inclusive Company: We are creating a representative, equitable, and respectful workplace that prioritizes employee growth. Everyone at Voltron Data is bought into the company’s success; all voices are critical to shaping the organization’s future.
Responsibilities
- Improving Substrait, Apache Arrow, Flight, FlightSQL and ADBC ease of use and functionalities
- Enhancing libraries quality and reliability
- Enhancing libraries internals and APIs to improve ease and efficiency of development
- Answering user tickets (bugs, feature requests), helping contributors, reviewing Pull Requests
- Writing prose documentation, tutorials, etc.
- Developing new features to better address users' needs
- Spreading Substrait, Flight, FlightSQL and ADBC awareness by authoring blog posts and attending conferences
Requirements
Significant C++ experience
Intermediate/Advanced knowledge of Python
Basic understanding of Data Engineering or Data Science fields
Ideally, you are familiar with one or several of the following…
- Open source development practices and social dynamics
- Build systems, continuous integration
- Binary protocols, binary representation issues
- Low-level memory management in C++
- Bridging C++ with foreign runtimes (Python, ie: pybind11, nanobind, cython or Java)
- Performance optimization
Compensation
The salary range for this role is between $145,000.00 to $195,000.00. We have a global market-based pay structure which varies by location. Please note that the base pay range is a guideline and for candidates who receive an offer, the exact base pay will vary based on factors such as actual work location, skills and experience of the candidate. This position is also eligible for additional incentives such as equity awards.
Benefits
- Work from Anywhere - Payroll and Benefits in 150+ Countries
- Unlimited PTO
- Medical, Dental, and Vision
- Retirement [USA Only]
- Home Office Budget
- Continuing Education Budget
Equal Opportunity Employer
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
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