United States onlyAt Imply, our mission is to empower people and organizations to achieve more with their data. We believe that better insights lead to better decisions, and that the right technology can remove barriers, spark innovation and create lasting impact. In addition to our successful database business, we're building the industry's first observability warehouse, Imply Lumi. Built by the creators of Apache Druid, Lumi lets organizations store more data, support more use cases and spend less for observability. Imply Lumi is a high-performance, cost-efficient data layer built to decouple existing observability tools with zero disruption.
In this role, you will help redefine what is possible with observability and security data. As part of the Engineering Team you will play an important role in bringing Imply Lumi to life. Lumi delivers lightning fast queries, significant cost savings and seamless integration with leading observability technologies while giving customers the freedom to innovate without vendor lock-in. You will be a part of the team innovating and building this first-in-class technology that allows our customers to unlock new levels of speed, scale and value from their data.
Backed by leading investors including a16z and Bessemer Venture Partners, Imply is on a fast growth trajectory, transforming how organizations manage and gain insights from their observability and security data. Our customers, including Pepsi, Reddit, Roblox, Salesforce, and others, rely on our technology to power faster decisions, reduce costs, and unlock new possibilities. Come join a team of innovators and problem-solvers who are reshaping the future of data!
The Role
Imply is looking for a Software Engineer to build the industry's first Observability Warehouse. The focus of this role is to build user-facing systems and services that support and enable Imply's solution to unlock the power of open-source Apache Druid to be the go to solution for a high-performance, cost-efficient data layer for existing observability tools.
Responsibilities
- Working as part of a cross-functional team to ensure that the enterprise-grade services and interfaces we build support the needs of our product in areas of Identity, APIs, and Billing
- Collaborating closely with our product, user experience, and quality teams to quickly and iteratively deliver high value features that are scalable, accurate, and secure
- Participating in the ongoing effort of improving how we work with each iteration, as part of a collaborative team of application engineer professionals
- Writing resilient tests to cover all functional requirements and conducting security audits
- 3+ years of experience building production-grade single-page applications using React or similar libraries (Vue, Angular, Svelte, etc)
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience
- Solid understanding of modern software engineering practices such as agile methodologies and CI/CD, with a deep focus on testability and quality
- Proficiency with Typescript is preferable, or a deep understanding of Javascript combined with some experience with statically-typed programming languages
- Experience with authentication, authorization and security in single-page applications
- Experience with API development using Java or NodeJS and integrating with third party systems such as Stripe and Braintree
- Experience working as part of an engineering team at a software-as-a-service based company
- 100% Paid Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits
- 401(k) Program
- Fertility Coverage
- Dependent Care FSA
- Mental Health Support
- Life and AD&D Insurance
- Unlimited Paid Time Off - USA Only
- Wellness Stipend
- Home Office Equipment Reimbursement
- Pre-Tax Commuter Benefits
- Pet Insurance
Individual compensation will be determined based on the candidate's experience and qualifications aligned with Imply's internal levelings guidelines and benchmarks. The below range encompasses roles with on target earnings. This role is also eligible to participate in Imply's equity plan subject to the terms of the applicable plans and policies.
Compensation: $135,000 - $175,000
Don't meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that certain minority groups are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every qualification. At Imply, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace. If you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or for other roles in the future.
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