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Job Description
Join Feldera, a company revolutionizing real-time data computation with a breakthrough in database theory. This Senior Software Engineer role focuses on building and hardening their self-hosted, Kubernetes-based cloud platform using Rust, enabling enterprise customers to process data incrementally.
Key Information
- Location Model: Remote
- Location Details: USA Only
- Salary Range: N/A
- Years Experience Min: N/A
- Employment Type: Permanent
- Company Industry: Data Analytics / Database Technology
- Visa Sponsorship: N/A
- Relocation Assistance: N/A
- Working Hours: N/A
Technical Stack
- Core (Must-Have):
- Rust
- Kubernetes
- Docker
- Helm
- Cloud Platforms (AWS, GCP, or similar)
- Nice-to-Have:
- SQL engines/databases
- Incremental compute frameworks
Role & Responsibilities
- Key Responsibilities:
- Build and operate core control plane infrastructure.
- Harden Kubernetes deployment for enterprise reliability/security.
- Design interfaces (CLI, APIs, Helm) for easy deployment.
- Own tooling for pipeline lifecycle and system orchestration.
- Collaborate with customers and iterate on improvements.
- Must-Have Qualifications:
- Fluency in Rust.
- Deep experience with Kubernetes, Docker, and Helm.
- Hands-on experience deploying cloud-native systems.
- Ability to design and debug distributed systems.
- Strong understanding of system reliability, observability, and security.
- Nice-to-Have Qualifications:
- Experience building enterprise self-hosted/BYOC software.
- Familiarity with SQL engines or incremental compute.
- Contributions to open-source (cloud/infrastructure).
- Experience with air-gapped or regulated environments.
Company & Culture
- Benefits Highlights:
- N/A
- Potential Red Flags / Things to Note:
- N/A
- Company Culture Snippets:
- Founded by systems researchers/engineers with PhDs.
- Working on groundbreaking database technology.
- Early team with opportunity to shape product direction.
Software Engineer: Rust, CloudLocation: Remote (US)Type: Full-timeJoin the Incremental Compute RevolutionFeldera is redefining how engineers compute over changing data. Powered by an award-winning breakthrough in database theory, our platform incrementally maintains even the most complex SQL views -- joins, aggregates, unions, even recursion -- as data changes. The result? Real-time insights over both live and historical data, with 10x lower cost and 100x faster time-to-value.This isn’t faster batch compute. It’s a fundamentally new model of computation.We’re now growing the team that brings this breakthrough to production for our customers.As a Cloud Software Engineer, you’ll focus on our secure, scalable, production-grade self-hosted platform; one that customers deploy on their own infrastructure, from laptops to multi-node clusters.What You’ll DoBuild and operate the core control plane infrastructure that powers Feldera in customer environmentsHarden our Kubernetes-based deployment model for enterprise-grade reliability and securityWork with compiler, engine, and connector teams to bridge product features into usable deploymentsOwn tooling for pipeline lifecycle management, system orchestration, and diagnosticsDesign interfaces (CLI, APIs, Helm charts) that make Feldera easy to deploy and scaleCollaborate directly with customers to help them succeed, and rapidly iterate on improvements based on real-world feedbackMinimum RequirementsFluency in RustDeep experience with Kubernetes, Docker, and HelmHands-on experience deploying cloud-native systems (AWS, GCP, or similar)Ability to design and debug distributed systems in production settingsStrong understanding of system reliability, observability, and secure deployment practicesComfort working across CLI, API, infrastructure-as-code, and backend layersWillingness to work closely with customers, understand their needs, and help evolve the product based on what you learnWillingness to take ownership and drive projects from concept to production, with a bias for action and accountability.Bonus PointsPrior experience building enterprise-grade, self-hosted or BYOC softwareFamiliarity with SQL engines, databases, and incremental compute frameworksContributions to open source projects, especially in cloud or infrastructure domainsExperience with air-gapped, regulated, or high-compliance environmentsWhy FelderaWorld-class team: Feldera was founded by systems researchers and engineers with PhDs in databases, distributed systems, operating systems, and programming languages. We've spent our careers building foundational infrastructure—and now we’re doing it again for the data analytics paradigm of the future.Breakthrough tech: Every day at Feldera is a chance to work on hard, high-leverage problems at the frontier of systems and data. We broke a 50-year-old barrier in database research. This isn’t yesteryear's tech going faster —it’s a fundamentally new compute model.Early team: Help shape the architecture, design, and direction of a category-defining platform -- at the stage where every decision matters.If you're excited to work on foundational infrastructure, ship to enterprises, and do the best work of your career -- come build with us!
SOFTWARE ENGINEER: RUST, CLOUD
Location: Remote (US)Type: Full-time
JOIN THE INCREMENTAL COMPUTE REVOLUTION
Feldera is redefining how engineers compute over changing data. Powered by an award-winning breakthrough in database theory, our platform incrementally maintains even the most complex SQL views -- joins, aggregates, unions, even recursion -- as data changes. The result? Real-time insights over both live and historical data, with 10x lower cost and 100x faster time-to-value.
This isn’t faster batch compute. It’s a fundamentally new model of computation.
We’re now growing the team that brings this breakthrough to production for our customers.
As a Cloud Software Engineer, you’ll focus on our secure, scalable, production-grade self-hosted platform; one that customers deploy on their own infrastructure, from laptops to multi-node clusters.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
- Build and operate the core control plane infrastructure that powers Feldera in customer environments
- Harden our Kubernetes-based deployment model for enterprise-grade reliability and security
- Work with compiler, engine, and connector teams to bridge product features into usable deployments
- Own tooling for pipeline lifecycle management, system orchestration, and diagnostics
- Design interfaces (CLI, APIs, Helm charts) that make Feldera easy to deploy and scale
- Collaborate directly with customers to help them succeed, and rapidly iterate on improvements based on real-world feedback
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- Fluency in Rust
- Deep experience with Kubernetes, Docker, and Helm
- Hands-on experience deploying cloud-native systems (AWS, GCP, or similar)
- Ability to design and debug distributed systems in production settings
- Strong understanding of system reliability, observability, and secure deployment practices
- Comfort working across CLI, API, infrastructure-as-code, and backend layers
- Willingness to work closely with customers, understand their needs, and help evolve the product based on what you learn
- Willingness to take ownership and drive projects from concept to production, with a bias for action and accountability.
BONUS POINTS
- Prior experience building enterprise-grade, self-hosted or BYOC software
- Familiarity with SQL engines, databases, and incremental compute frameworks
- Contributions to open source projects, especially in cloud or infrastructure domains
- Experience with air-gapped, regulated, or high-compliance environments
WHY FELDERA
- World-class team: Feldera was founded by systems researchers and engineers with PhDs in databases, distributed systems, operating systems, and programming languages. We've spent our careers building foundational infrastructure—and now we’re doing it again for the data analytics paradigm of the future.
- Breakthrough tech: Every day at Feldera is a chance to work on hard, high-leverage problems at the frontier of systems and data. We broke a 50-year-old barrier in database research. This isn’t yesteryear's tech going faster —it’s a fundamentally new compute model.
- Early team: Help shape the architecture, design, and direction of a category-defining platform -- at the stage where every decision matters.
If you're excited to work on foundational infrastructure, ship to enterprises, and do the best work of your career -- come build with us!
LocationUnited StatesEmployment TypeFull timeLocation TypeRemoteDepartmentEngineering
LocationUnited States
LOCATION
United States
Employment TypeFull time
EMPLOYMENT TYPE
Full time
Location TypeRemote
LOCATION TYPE
Remote
DepartmentEngineering
DEPARTMENT
Engineering
SOFTWARE ENGINEER: RUST, CLOUD
Location: Remote (US)Type: Full-time
JOIN THE INCREMENTAL COMPUTE REVOLUTION
Feldera is redefining how engineers compute over changing data. Powered by an award-winning breakthrough in database theory, our platform incrementally maintains even the most complex SQL views -- joins, aggregates, unions, even recursion -- as data changes. The result? Real-time insights over both live and historical data, with 10x lower cost and 100x faster time-to-value.
This isn’t faster batch compute. It’s a fundamentally new model of computation.
We’re now growing the team that brings this breakthrough to production for our customers.
As a Cloud Software Engineer, you’ll focus on our secure, scalable, production-grade self-hosted platform; one that customers deploy on their own infrastructure, from laptops to multi-node clusters.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
- Build and operate the core control plane infrastructure that powers Feldera in customer environments
- Harden our Kubernetes-based deployment model for enterprise-grade reliability and security
- Work with compiler, engine, and connector teams to bridge product features into usable deployments
- Own tooling for pipeline lifecycle management, system orchestration, and diagnostics
- Design interfaces (CLI, APIs, Helm charts) that make Feldera easy to deploy and scale
- Collaborate directly with customers to help them succeed, and rapidly iterate on improvements based on real-world feedback
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- Fluency in Rust
- Deep experience with Kubernetes, Docker, and Helm
- Hands-on experience deploying cloud-native systems (AWS, GCP, or similar)
- Ability to design and debug distributed systems in production settings
- Strong understanding of system reliability, observability, and secure deployment practices
- Comfort working across CLI, API, infrastructure-as-code, and backend layers
- Willingness to work closely with customers, understand their needs, and help evolve the product based on what you learn
- Willingness to take ownership and drive projects from concept to production, with a bias for action and accountability.
BONUS POINTS
- Prior experience building enterprise-grade, self-hosted or BYOC software
- Familiarity with SQL engines, databases, and incremental compute frameworks
- Contributions to open source projects, especially in cloud or infrastructure domains
- Experience with air-gapped, regulated, or high-compliance environments
WHY FELDERA
- World-class team: Feldera was founded by systems researchers and engineers with PhDs in databases, distributed systems, operating systems, and programming languages. We've spent our careers building foundational infrastructure—and now we’re doing it again for the data analytics paradigm of the future.
- Breakthrough tech: Every day at Feldera is a chance to work on hard, high-leverage problems at the frontier of systems and data. We broke a 50-year-old barrier in database research. This isn’t yesteryear's tech going faster —it’s a fundamentally new compute model.
- Early team: Help shape the architecture, design, and direction of a category-defining platform -- at the stage where every decision matters.
If you're excited to work on foundational infrastructure, ship to enterprises, and do the best work of your career -- come build with us!
LocationUnited StatesEmployment TypeFull timeLocation TypeRemoteDepartmentEngineering
LocationUnited States
LOCATION
United States
Employment TypeFull time
EMPLOYMENT TYPE
Full time
Location TypeRemote
LOCATION TYPE
Remote
DepartmentEngineering
DEPARTMENT
Engineering
Job Details
Location
Remote / United States
Key Skills
KubernetesDockerAwsSqlGcpRustDistributed SystemsOpen SourceInfrastructure As CodeApiHelmObservabilitySystem ReliabilityDiagnosticsSecure Deployment Practices