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Principal Engineer

Raft Company Website
Location
Tacoma, WA; Tampa, FL
Posted
23 days ago
Department
Engineering
Salary
$160,000 - $220,000
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • 8+ Years of experience building RESTFul APIs in Go (preferred), Java, Python, Rust, or Scala
  • 5+ Years of experience in frontend frameworks like React with a focus on Typescript or Javascript
  • Deep design of software design and architecture
  • Experience with large-scale relational and non-relational databases such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, and Elasticsearch
  • Experience with building and releasing software in cloud-native environments
  • Experience using a variety of package managers including Maven, Gradle, and NPM
Nice to have
  • Experience with Kafka or RabbitMQ
  • Experience with Delta Lake
  • Experience with AWS or Azure
What the job really is

As a Principal Engineer at Raft, you will be responsible for building a data-focused product using open-source solutions like Kafka and Trino. Your role will involve both backend and frontend development to create features that enhance data interaction, enabling users to effectively tell data stories. You will also engage in software design and architecture, working with various databases and cloud-native environments.

Benefits
  • Highly competitive salary
  • Fully covered healthcare, dental, and vision coverage
  • 401(k) and company match
  • Take as you need PTO + 11 paid holidays
  • Education & training benefits
  • Generous Referral Bonuses
Things to weigh
  • Position requires U.S. citizenship and all work must be conducted within the continental U.S.
  • Onsite work required in Tampa, FL or Tacoma, WA with potential travel up to 30%
  • Salary range is broad and dependent on experience, which may lead to variability in offers
  • Role involves working with a non-traditional defense tech company, which may have unique challenges
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