Engineering

Software Engineer — Data Systems

Build the distributed data plane that powers DataGOL's governed execution layer.

Location · Remote · USType · Full-timeTeam · Data PlatformLevel · Senior

About the role

What you'll do

DataGOL is building the layer that lets governed AI systems read, reason, and act on enterprise data without breaking the rules. As a Software Engineer on the Data Systems team, you'll own the components that make those promises real — from query planning to execution to lineage.

You will work closely with our AI, product, and infrastructure teams. The systems you ship will run inside the largest data environments in the world.

Day to day

What you'll own

  • Design and ship distributed services that power DataGOL's governed execution layer.
  • Own end-to-end delivery from architecture to monitoring in production.
  • Collaborate with product, AI, and infrastructure teams on system-wide tradeoffs.
  • Raise the technical bar through reviews, mentorship, and architectural docs.

What we're looking for

Requirements

  • 5+ years building production backend or distributed systems.
  • Strong fundamentals in concurrency, data modeling, and API design.
  • Experience operating services with high availability requirements.
  • Clear written and verbal communication.

Bonus

Nice to have

  • Experience with streaming systems (Kafka, Flink, Materialize).
  • Background in compiler, query, or planner internals.
  • Open-source contributions in data infrastructure.

Hiring Process

How we'll get to know each other

We aim to wrap up most loops within two to three weeks. We'll respect your time and give you direct feedback.

01

Intro Call

30 minutes with a recruiter to align on the role and your goals.

02

Hiring Manager

60 minutes on technical depth, scope, and motivation.

03

Technical Loop

Two to three sessions covering systems design, coding, and collaboration.

04

Final Conversation

Meet a senior leader; discuss offer, compensation, and next steps.

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Sound like a fit?

We'd love to hear from you. Tell us about a system you've built — the harder the problem, the better.

Careers

Help Build the Infrastructure for the AI Era

We're building the systems that allow organizations to operate with real-time intelligence. Join us and help define how modern enterprises work.

Why We Exist

The modern data stack was designed for human interpretation. The next generation of systems must support intelligent execution.

At DataGOL, we're building infrastructure that enables governed AI systems to operate safely, transparently, and at scale. Our work impacts how organizations make decisions, deploy automation, and create value.

This is foundational work — and we're just getting started.

What it's like to work here

A Culture Built on Ownership and Curiosity

01

Build With Purpose

Work on systems that matter to real businesses.

02

Move Fast, Ship Often

Ideas turn into working systems quickly.

03

Think Deeply

We value thoughtful engineering and strong reasoning.

04

Learn Constantly

Technology evolves — and so do we.

Who Thrives Here

We Look for Builders

You'll likely thrive here if you:

  • Enjoy solving complex technical problems
  • Take ownership of outcomes
  • Value clarity and structured thinking
  • Want to work close to real-world systems
  • Prefer building over maintaining legacy tools

Benefits That Match the Work

Competitive Compensation

Salary, equity, and performance bonuses calibrated to senior-market rates.

Flexible Work

Remote-first by default, with optional hubs and quarterly offsites.

Health & Wellness

Premium medical, dental, vision, and a wellness stipend that fits your life.

Learning Budget

Annual development budget for books, courses, conferences, and tools.

High-Impact Work

Small teams, large surface area — your work ships and matters quickly.

Time to Recharge

Generous PTO, paid parental leave, and company-wide reset weeks.

How We Hire

How We Hire

We look for people who can think clearly, communicate precisely, and build systems that last. Interviews focus on reasoning, problem-solving, and collaboration — not memorization.

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Join Us in Building What Comes Next

If you're excited about building the systems that power modern organizations, we'd love to hear from you.