At Imply, our mission is to empower people and organizations to achieve more with their data. We believe that better insights lead to better decisions, and that the right technology can remove barriers, spark innovation and create lasting impact. In addition to our successful database business, we’re building the industry’s first observability warehouse, Imply Lumi. Built by the creators of Apache Druid, Lumi lets organizations store more data, support more use cases and spend less for observability. Imply Lumi is a high-performance, cost-efficient data layer built to decouple existing observability tools with zero disruption.

In this role, you will help redefine what is possible with observability and security data. As part of the Engineering Team you will play an important role in bringing Imply Lumi to life. Lumi delivers lightning fast queries, significant cost savings and seamless integration with leading observability technologies while giving customers the freedom to innovate without vendor lock-in. You will be a part of the team innovating and building this first-in-class technology that allows our customers to unlock new levels of speed, scale and value from their data.

Backed by leading investors including a16z and Bessemer Venture Partners, Imply is on a fast growth trajectory, transforming how organizations manage and gain insights from their observability and security data. Our customers, including Pepsi, Reddit, Roblox, Salesforce, and others, rely on our technology to power faster decisions, reduce costs, and unlock new possibilities. Come join a team of innovators and problem-solvers who are reshaping the future of data!

The Role

Imply is looking for a Software Engineer to build the industry’s first Observability Warehouse. The focus of this role is to build user-facing systems and services that support and enable Imply’s solution to unlock the power of open-source Apache Druid to be the go to solution for a high-performance, cost-efficient data layer for existing observability tools.

Responsibilities

Working as part of a cross-functional team to ensure that the enterprise-grade services and interfaces we build support the needs of our product in areas of Identity, APIs, and Billing
Collaborating closely with our product, user experience, and quality teams to quickly and iteratively deliver high value features that are scalable, accurate, and secure
Participating in the ongoing effort of improving how we work with each iteration, as part of a collaborative team of application engineer professionals
Writing resilient tests to cover all functional requirements and conducting security audits

Requirements

3+ years of API or backend development using Java or NodeJS
Solid understanding of modern software engineering practices such as agile methodologies and CI/CD, with a deep focus on testability and quality
Proficiency with Java is preferable, or a deep understanding of another statically-typed language for API or micro-services development
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience

Bonus Points

Experience with authentication, authorization and security from APIs to single-page applications
Experience with building production-grade single-page applications using Typescript and React or similar libraries (Vue, Angular, Svelte, etc)
Experience working as part of an engineering team at a software-as-a-service based company

What We Offer:

100% Paid Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits
401(k) Program
Fertility Coverage
Dependent Care FSA
Mental Health Support
Life and AD&D Insurance
Unlimited Paid Time Off - USA Only
Wellness Stipend
Home Office Equipment Reimbursement
Pre-Tax Commuter Benefits
Pet Insurance

Individual compensation will be determined based on the candidate's experience and qualifications aligned with Imply’s internal levelings guidelines and benchmarks. The below range encompasses roles with on target earnings. This role is also eligible to participate in Imply’s equity plan subject to the terms of the applicable plans and policies.

Compensation: $135,000 - $175,000

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that certain minority groups are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every qualification. At Imply, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace. If you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or for other roles in the future.

Imply is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, race, religion, pregnancy, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances.

Please note, applications and candidate submissions are subject to our privacy policy and, for California residents, the CCPA terms available at https://imply.io/privacy.

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