Senior Software Engineer, Connectors

About the Position

Starburst is looking for strong Java engineers to work with our globally distributed engineering team on the core of Starburst’s software. This is a great opportunity to deepen your expertise in a rapidly evolving technology and make a significant impact on leading data analytics products.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and maintain Connectors in Open Source Trino, the Starburst Enterprise Platform, or Starburst Galaxy
• Collaborate with your team members and other teams globally and operate in a fast-paced environment
• Provide exceptional customer support for both internal and external customers

Requirements

• Prior experience developing distributed systems
• Extensive software development experience with Java
• Demonstrated experience with software engineering and design best practices
• Appreciation for creating maintainable, performant, and high-quality software as part of a high-performing globally distributed team of engineers
• Intrinsic motivation for improving your software engineering craftsmanship
• Significant autonomy and ownership
• Curiosity to see what other engineering teams are doing and ability to connect the dots
• Demonstration of Ownership, Grit, and Bias for Action - Core Values at Starburst
• Ability to Travel: This role will require 25% in-person travel for purposes including but not limited to new hire onboarding, team and department offsites, customer engagements, and other company events. Actual travel expectations may vary by role and business needs.

Nice to Have

• Familiarity with using a Query Engine (Storage and Compute separation)
• Data Engineering expertise
• Experience with Iceberg, Delta Lake, and/or Hive table format sync is a plus
• Experience in contributing to larger-scale Open-Source Software

We Offer

• Competitive salary range: $185,000 - $215,000 USD
• Equity grants (NSOs)
• Flexible paid time off
• Hybrid work model with an expectation of being onsite 1-2 days per week

About the Company

Starburst delivers enterprise intelligence at scale by giving organizations secure, governed access to all their data, wherever it lives. Built for distributed data environments, Starburst helps enterprises power AI and analytics without the cost and complexity of traditional data consolidation. With open standards including Trino and Apache Iceberg, Starburst enables trusted access to complete enterprise context while helping organizations avoid vendor lock-in. Leading global enterprises trust Starburst to fuel AI, analytics, and enterprise intelligence. Learn more at starburst.ai.

Starburst is dedicated to maintaining fair and equitable compensation practices. The salary range provided for this role reflects the minimum and maximum targets for candidates in the country in which the role is located and could be inclusive of variable compensation, such as commission or bonus. All full-time employees receive equity grants (NSOs), and depending on the country, may have access to additional employer-sponsored benefits. Actual compensation packages are determined based on relevant skills, experience, education and training, and specific work location. For more information, connect with the recruiting team or Hiring Manager during the interview process as they can provide more detailed information about the salary range.

We are committed to fostering an intentional, inclusive, and diverse culture that drives deep engagement, authentic belonging, and an exceptional All-Star experience. We believe that diversity of thought, perspective, background, and experience will enable us to own what we do, drive our success, and empower our All-Stars to show up authentically.

Starburst provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.