
About Fivetran
Effortless data integration for every business
Key Highlights
- Raised $727.7 million in total funding
- Acquired HVR and Teleport Data to enhance functionality
- 1,001+ employees with a focus on cloud-based solutions
- Headquartered in Oakland, CA with global expansion plans
Fivetran, headquartered in Oakland, CA, is a leading data integration platform that simplifies the process of centralizing data for businesses. With over 1,001 employees, Fivetran has raised $727.7 million in funding, including a $565 million Series D round led by Andreessen Horowitz in 2021. The pl...
🎁 Benefits
Fivetran offers a comprehensive benefits package including 100% paid Medical, Dental, Vision, and Basic Life Insurance starting on day one, a 401k mat...
🌟 Culture
Fivetran fosters a culture of innovation and adaptability, continuously improving its cloud applications to meet changing data needs. The company emph...
Skills & Technologies
Overview
Fivetran is seeking a Senior Staff Software Engineer to join their Performance Engineering Team. You'll focus on developing enterprise capabilities and ensuring product performance standards. This role requires expertise in Java and performance engineering.
Job Description
Who you are
You have 5+ years of experience in software engineering, particularly in performance engineering, where you've developed and optimized systems for high performance and reliability. Your background includes a strong understanding of data pipelines and enterprise solutions, allowing you to effectively support sophisticated customer needs. You are collaborative and enjoy working with cross-functional teams to enhance product capabilities and performance. You have a keen analytical mindset, enabling you to identify performance issues and propose effective solutions. Your experience includes designing and executing performance tests, analyzing results, and monitoring system performance over time. You are proactive in recommending improvements and have a track record of driving performance enhancements in software products.
Desirable
Experience with cloud platforms and data governance solutions is a plus, as is familiarity with modern data stacks and enterprise software development. You are comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and can adapt to changing priorities while maintaining a focus on quality and performance.
What you'll do
As a Senior Staff Software Engineer at Fivetran, you will play a critical role in the Performance Engineering Team, focusing on developing world-class capabilities for our enterprise customers. Your primary responsibility will be to ensure that our products meet or exceed performance standards, which involves proposing and designing performance-enhancing features. You will collaborate with engineers from various teams to identify performance bottlenecks and implement solutions that improve overall system efficiency. You will design and execute comprehensive performance tests, analyze the data to pinpoint issues, and proactively resolve them. Additionally, you will monitor system performance over time, identify trends, and recommend improvements to enhance product reliability and user satisfaction. Your work will have a significant impact on the long-term growth and success of Fivetran, as you contribute to the development of our next generation of enterprise solutions.
What we offer
Fivetran offers a dynamic work environment where you can make a meaningful impact on the data landscape. We provide competitive compensation and benefits, along with opportunities for professional growth and development. You will be part of a collaborative team that values innovation and excellence, working towards a mission that simplifies data access for organizations worldwide. We encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't match every requirement, as we value diverse perspectives and backgrounds.
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