Software Engineer - Query Engine

Be Part of Building the Future

Dremio is the unified lakehouse platform for self-service analytics and AI, serving hundreds of global enterprises, including Maersk, Amazon, Regeneron, NetApp, and S&P Global. Customers rely on Dremio for cloud, hybrid, and on-prem lakehouses to power their data mesh, data warehouse migration, data virtualization, and unified data access use cases. Based on open source technologies, including Apache Iceberg and Apache Arrow, Dremio provides an open lakehouse architecture enabling the fastest time to insight and platform flexibility at a fraction of the cost.  Learn more at www.dremio.com.

About the role

We are seeking a talented and motivated software engineer to join our Datalake team within the Query Engine organization. In this role, you will focus on enhancing our query engine with a particular emphasis on the Iceberg table format and efficient scans of various file formats. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge technology in the big data ecosystem.

What you’ll be doing

• Designing and implementing features for Dremio’s query engine with a focus on the Iceberg table format
• Optimizing file scan operations for various file formats, including Parquet, Avro and others
• Collaborating with members of the query planning and query execution teams to ensure seamless integration of features across the code stack
• Working with and contributing to open-source projects like Apache Iceberg, Parquet and Arrow
• Maintaining and enhancing compliance with the Iceberg table format specification
• Participating in code reviews and providing constructive feedback to peers

What we’re looking for

• B.S., M.S. or PhD in Computer Science or in a related technical field
• 3+ years of software engineering experience, with a focus on database systems, query execution or related fields
• Strong programming skills in an object oriented language such as Java or C++
• Understanding of database internals, query planning, distributed systems, concurrency control, data replication, and storage systems
• Familiarity with cloud object stores, such as AWS S3, ADLS or GCS.
• Experience with Apache Iceberg, Parquet, AVRO and/or Delta
• Interested and motivated to be part of a fast-moving startup with a fun and accomplished team
• Desire to learn: You can stand your ground as well as be mentored by your teammates

Bonus points if you have

• Experience working with and contributing to open source projects

What we offer

• Medical, dental and vision insurance 
• 401(k) Plan
• Short term / long term disability and life insurance
• Pre-IPO stock options
• Flexible PTO
• 16 hours of volunteer time off
• 12 company paid holidays, including Juneteenth
• Remote work options
• Paid parental leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Biannual swag surprise

**Certain benefits are only allowed to full-time Dremio employees and may not be the same across all locations.

The base salary range for this position is $120,000 to $150,000 per year. The base salary actually offered to a successful candidate will take into account various relevant and non-discriminatory business factors including, without limitation, the candidate’s geographic location, job-related experience, knowledge, and skills, and education, as well as internal equity considerations. A successful candidate may also be eligible to earn additional compensation including commissions and/or bonuses.

Return to Office Philosophy

Workplace Wednesdays - to break down silos, build relationships and improve cross-team communication, Gnarlies who live within a 1-hour commuting distance (one-way) to a Dremio office come to the office. Lunch catering / meal credits provided in the office and local socials align to Workplace Wednesdays. Santa Clara Gnarlies have access to EV charging (pay out of pocket) and can request for on-site free access to gym.

In general, Dremio will remain a hybrid work environment. We will not be implementing a 100% (5 days a week) return to office policy for all roles.

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What we value 

At Dremio, we hold ourselves to high standards when it comes to People, Thinking, and Action. Our Gnarlies (that's what we call our employees) communicate with clarity, drive accountability, and are respectful towards each other. We confront brutal facts and focus on results while operating with a sense of urgency and building a "flywheel". People who like to jump in and drive