Senior Software Engineer - Backend

About The Role

Sigma Computing is expanding its engineering team and is seeking experienced engineers to build and deliver world-class technology. You will join a talented team dedicated to making data easily accessible and interactive on data warehouses.

What You Will Be Doing

• Solve challenging problems related to interactive data exploration and analysis.
• Utilize modern tools and languages such as Rust, Go, GraphQL, and Kubernetes.
• Build infrastructure to support a modern cloud application.
• Develop new algorithms and techniques to enhance performance and interactivity of our multi-tenant cloud application.
• Design and implement new technologies and features to support our rapidly growing user base.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including backend, frontend, design, product, customer support, sales, and marketing to innovate and build products.

Qualifications We Need

• Strong Computer Science fundamentals.
• 5+ years industry experience in building and maintaining high-quality software.
• Experience in building and deploying robust and secure web APIs.
• Desire to be a great teammate and have fun at work.

Qualifications We Want

• Experience in systems for data analytics.
• Skills in distributed systems monitoring and profiling.
• Knowledge of cloud application security models.
• SQL query optimization and database internals.
• Experience in administering cloud service infrastructure (GCP, AWS).
• Startup experience is a plus.

Additional Job Details

• The base salary range for this position is $150k - $220k annually.
• Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies, and experience.
• This role is eligible for stock options, as well as a comprehensive benefits package.

About Us

Sigma is the only cloud analytics and business intelligence tool empowering business teams to break free from the confines of the dashboard, explore data for themselves, and make better, faster decisions. The award-winning software was built to capitalize on the performance power of cloud data warehouses to combine data sources and analyze billions of rows of data instantly via an intuitive, spreadsheet-like interface – no coding required.

Since launching with its unique interface, Sigma Computing has added features such as collaboration tools and embedded analytics capabilities. The most recent product launch included a set of AI tools such as forecasting capabilities, an AI copilot, and a notebook interface for users who prefer a code-first environment.

Sigma announced its $200M in Series D financing in May 2024, to continue transforming BI through its innovations in AI infrastructure, data application development, enterprise-wide collaboration, and business user adoption. Spark Capital and Avenir Growth Capital co-led the Series D funding round, with additional participation from a group of past investors including Snowflake Ventures and Sutter Hill Ventures.

Benefits For Our Full-Time Employees

• Equity
• Generous health benefits
• Flexible time off policy. Take the time off you need!
• Paid bonding time for all new parents
• Traditional and Roth 401k
• Commuter and FSA benefits
• Lunch Program
• Dog friendly office

Sigma Computing is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building a smart and strong team regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We look forward to learning how your experience can enable all of us to grow.