# Senior Software Engineer

**Company:** [Imply](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/imply)
**Location:** Remote
**Role:** Backend Engineering
**Salary:** $155k – $215k/yr
**Experience:** 5+ years
**Skills:** Java, Apache Druid, SQL, Query Optimization, Vectorization, Storage Optimization, Distributed Systems, Database Systems, Hadoop, Spark, Presto, Elasticsearch, Code Reviews, Open-Source Contributions
**Posted:** 2026-08-20

> Build and optimize Apache Druid’s query engine and storage systems, developing high-performance query capabilities for observability and security data. The role requires 5+ years of individual-contributor experience developing concurrent Java systems and a bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.

## Job Description

## Responsibilities
- Extend the Apache Druid query engine and storage system to support a wider class of query functions.
- Build complex query capabilities with strong query performance.
- Work with the field engineering team to support customers.
- Contribute to the Apache Druid community through code and design reviews.

## Requirements
- Experience developing high-concurrency, performance-oriented Java systems.
- At least 5 years of experience as an individual contributor.
- Strong software engineering practices, including code reviews, testability, and quality.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to explain complex technical concepts to designers, support staff, and engineers.
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.

## Nice-to-haves
- Experience with internals of large-scale distributed systems and databases such as Hadoop, Spark, Presto, and Elasticsearch.
- Open-source contributions, especially to data-related projects.

## Compensation and benefits
- Compensation: $155,000 - $215,000, including on-target earnings.
- Eligible to participate in the company's equity plan.
- 100% paid medical, dental, and vision benefits.
- 401(k) program.
- Fertility coverage.
- Pet insurance.
- Dependent Care FSA.
- Mental health support.
- Life and AD&D insurance.
- Unlimited paid time off.
- Wellness stipend.
- Home office equipment reimbursement.
- Pre-tax commuter benefits.

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