Senior Software Engineer - Billing

As a Senior Software Engineer at Dremio, your responsibilities include designing and implementing next-generation features focused on scalability and reliability, resolving complex multi-cloud architectural challenges, and developing Kubernetes-native capabilities. You'll also support the distributed systems that power our usage and billing infrastructure, all while ensuring high performance and usability.

To qualify for the Senior Software Engineer position at Dremio, you should possess a B.S./M.S. in Computer Science or a related field, have over 6 years of experience in production-level software development, and be fluent in Java or C++. Strong foundations in data structures, algorithms, and multi-threaded programming are also essential for success in this role.

Essential skills for a Senior Software Engineer at Dremio include a strong background in distributed systems, excellent programming capabilities in Java or C++, and experience with cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure. Additionally, a good understanding of database fundamentals and asynchronous programming models are highly beneficial.

Dremio supports a hybrid work environment where seniors like yourself can balance remote work with some in-office collaboration. On Workplace Wednesdays, employees can break down silos, build relationships and enjoy catered lunches in the office, promoting a culture of teamwork.

At Dremio, we value engineers who communicate clearly, drive accountability, and show respect to their colleagues. We're looking for individuals who confront challenges head-on, focus on results, and thrive in a vibrant, inclusive work culture. If you have the passion for solving complex problems, you will fit right in!

When managing resources in a distributed system, I ensure that I design a robust scheduling and resource management architecture that efficiently allocates resources while monitoring performance using metrics and logs. I also utilize consensus algorithms to maintain consistency across the nodes.

Multi-threading is essential in my previous projects to improve application performance. It allows concurrent execution of multiple threads, enhancing efficiency, especially in data processing operations. I ensure proper management of thread safety and resource synchronization to prevent race conditions.

To debug distributed systems, I leverage logging techniques to capture detailed error messages and trace logs from all services. I also use monitoring tools that provide insights into system performance and health. Isolating individual components and conducting controlled tests can also help identify issues effectively.

When designing APIs for microservices, I prioritize clarity and simplicity. I use RESTful principles to define endpoints and ensure that they are consistent and easy to consume. Additionally, I focus on comprehensive documentation and versioning to facilitate future enhancements.

In my previous roles, I integrated various cloud services by utilizing their APIs and SDKs to achieve seamless data flow and service interaction. This involved working with AWS, GCP, and Azure to leverage their storage, computing, and database capabilities.

I have extensive experience working with Kubernetes, particularly in deploying microservices, managing pods, and ensuring scalability through horizontal pod autoscaling. I am familiar with writing Kubernetes manifests and using Helm for package management.

To ensure code quality, I practice thorough code reviews and adhere to coding standards within my team. I also advocate for automated testing and continuous integration practices, which help in catching issues early in the development lifecycle.

In my last project, I had to optimize a data processing pipeline that was underperforming. By refactoring the concurrency model and re-evaluating data flow, I significantly reduced processing time by 30%, which greatly improved overall system efficiency.

I have experience working with both SQL and NoSQL databases, including MySQL and MongoDB. My role included database design, schema optimization, and writing complex queries, ensuring that data access was efficient and responsive.

I stay updated on new technologies by following industry blogs, participating in developer forums, and attending conferences whenever possible. I also engage in hands-on practice and exploration of emerging tools and frameworks to continually enhance my skill set.