Posted 13 months ago
Senior Software Engineer - Open Data Platform (ODP)
@ Acceldata
Kitchener, Ontario
Overview
Acceldata is hiring a Senior Software Engineer with at least 7 years of distributed systems or data platform experience to design and scale components of its Open Data Platform. The role involves leading complex features, mentoring junior engineers and contributing to open-source projects. Full-time, with the posting stating no schedule or pay.
Pay:
$100,000–$140,000 a year
Responsibilities:
- Lead design and implementation of complex Open Data Platform features
- Architect scalable, high-performance solutions
- Mentor and guide junior software engineers
- Drive technical discussions and technology selection
- Perform thorough code reviews
Requirements summary:
- At least 7 years in distributed systems or data platforms
- Advanced Java, Scala or Python with Maven, Gradle or SBT
- Linux, Kubernetes, Docker and cloud environments
- Experience with GitHub and Nexus
- Fluent English communication
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- Employer posting date
- 2025-10-24
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-08
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-09
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Job details
| Seniority | Senior |
| Department | Software development |
| Experience | 7+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Work setting | Office |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Perks mentioned | Generous paid time off, Retirement plan, Wellness |
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Acceldata
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Full company description
Acceldata provides an Agentic Data Management platform that simplifies and speeds the ability for enterprises to deliver trusted data for AI and other initiatives. Founded in 2018, Campbell, CA-based Acceldata developed the world's first enterprise data observability platform to help enterprises build and operate great data products. Built on that foundation, Acceldata's xLake Reasoning Engine now powers the Agentic Data Management platform. Acceldata's solutions have been embraced by global enterprises such as Nestle, Dun & Bradstreet, Hershey, Pubmatic, HCSC, PhonePe (Walmart), TPG Telecom (Australia), Jenius Bank, Merkle, Pubmatic, and many more. Acceldata investors include Insight Partners, March Capital, Industry Ventures, Lightspeed, Sorenson Ventures, Sanabil, and Emergent Ventures.
- LinkedIn followers
- 80,192
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 289
- Reported office locations
- 2105 S Bascom Ave, Campbell, California 95008, US
- 18th Cross Road, HSR Layout, 3rd Sector, Vault No 1090/A, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560102, IN
- Business categories
- Infrastructure
- Artificial Intelligence
- Data Management
- Enterprise Software
- Artificial Intelligence (AI)
- Big Data
- Machine Learning
- Other recorded names
- Acceldata
- Specialties
- Data observability
- Data reliability
- Data discovery
- Data pipeline monitoring
- Data quality monitoring
- Compute performance monitoring
- Data pipeline observability
- Data quality management
- Agentic Data Management
- Agentic AI
- Data Quality
- Hybrid Cloud
- Snowflake
- Databricks
- AWS
- Azure
- and Google Cloud
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 105,560,000
Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.
Acceldata provides an Agentic Data Management platform that simplifies and speeds the ability for enterprises to deliver trusted data for AI and other initiatives. Founded in 2018, Campbell, CA-based Acceldata developed the world's first enterprise data observability platform to help enterprises build and operate great data products. Built on that foundation, Acceldata's xLake Reasoning Engine now powers the…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Software Development |
| Company size | 201-500 employees |
| Headquarters | Campbell, California |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Specialties | Data observabilityData reliabilityData discoveryData pipeline monitoringData quality monitoringCompute performance monitoringData pipeline observabilityData quality managementAgentic Data ManagementAgentic AI |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 10 |
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ABOUT US
Acceldata is the market leader in Enterprise Data Observability. Founded in 2018 and backed by top investors including Insight Partners, March Capital, Lightspeed, Sorenson Ventures, Industry Ventures, and Emergent Ventures, we are a Series-C funded company headquartered in Silicon Valley.
Our Enterprise Data Observability Platform—the first of its kind—helps enterprises build and operate world-class data products by ensuring data is reliable, trusted, and ready to power today’s most critical technologies, including AI, LLMs, Analytics, and DataOps.
Delivered as a SaaS solution, Acceldata is trusted by leading global organizations such as HPE, HSBC, Visa, Freddie Mac, Manulife, Workday, Oracle, PubMatic, PhonePe (Walmart), Hershey’s, Dun & Bradstreet, and many more.
ABOUT THE ROLE
We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer with at least 7 years of experience in distributed systems or data platform development. In this role, you will design, build, and scale components of the Acceldata Open Data Platform (ODP), contributing to open-source technologies and solving real-world challenges in large-scale data infrastructure.
The Acceldata Open Data Platform (ODP) brings together the best of the modern data ecosystem, including technologies such as Hadoop, Spark, Hive, Trino, Kafka, NiFi, MLFlow, Pinot, and more, to help organizations run complex analytical workloads at scale while maintaining flexibility and avoiding vendor lock-in.
Product Link: https://www.acceldata.io/open-data-platform
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lead the design, development, and implementation of complex features for the Open Source Data Platform.
- Architect scalable and robust solutions, ensuring high performance and reliability.
- Mentor and guide junior software engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and growth.
- Drive technical discussions and provide expertise in technology selection and best practices.
- Contribute to the strategic direction of the Open Source Data Platform project.
- Perform thorough code reviews, ensuring code quality, maintainability, and adherence to standards.
- Work across diverse environments: Bare Metals, VM, and Kubernetes.
REQUIREMENTS
- Mandatory Linux proficiency for automation and efficient use of Linux shortcuts for troubleshooting.
- Familiarity with Kubernetes, Docker, and cloud environments.
- Ability to manage threads and debug issues related to deadlocks or memory leaks.
- Strong comprehension of garbage collection tuning and management challenges.
- Extensive hands-on experience with advanced Java, Scala, or Python, developed and prepared project build models associated with Maven, Gradle, or SBT.
- Experienced in Github & Nexus management and its use cases.
- Profound understanding of software engineering, database concepts, virtualisation and architectural patterns.
- Comprehensive knowledge and a history of significant contributions to past projects.
- Past experience of mentoring junior engineers in handling critical issues or tasks.
- Proven capability in fixing bugs and developing new features within complex software systems.
- Experience working with Big data stack or its ecosystem components, utilizing appropriate frameworks for application development.
- Demonstrated fluency in English communication.
- Ability to communicate effectively with senior leadership, presenting technical accomplishments and strategic insights.
- Strong capacity for collaboration with internal teams, external contributors, and the broader open-source community.
- Demonstrated history of contributions or a committer role in Apache projects (e.g., bug fixes, feature development, documentation).
- Proficiency in identifying performance bottlenecks within big data applications and frameworks.
- Experience with the migration of applications, Hadoop-based distributions, or data streaming platforms.
- Familiarity with distributed systems and architectural patterns optimised for scalable data processing.
PREFERRED SKILLS
WHY JOIN US
At Acceldata, you won’t just be writing code; you’ll be shaping the foundation of modern data platforms used by some of the world’s largest enterprises. You’ll work alongside seasoned engineers and open-source contributors who are passionate about solving complex distributed systems challenges at scale. Every project you take on will directly impact how a data platform is managed, observed, and optimized across hybrid and cloud ecosystems.
This is your chance to build technology that truly matters, software that drives mission-critical pipelines, scales to petabytes, and influences the open-source community at large. We move fast, value creativity, and reward innovation. If you’re looking for a place where your ideas can become real systems and your work can be seen, used, and respected across the data ecosystem - Acceldata is where you belong.
At Acceldata, we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities regardless of job history, disability, gender identity, religion, race, color, caste, marital/parental status, veteran status, or any other special status. We stand against the discrimination of employees and individuals and are proud to be an equitable workplace that welcomes individuals from all walks of life if they fit the designated roles and responsibilities.
#LifeAtAcceldata is all about working with some of the best minds in the industry and experiencing a culture that values an ‘out-of-the-box’ mindset. If you want to push boundaries, learn continuously, and grow to be the best version of yourself, Acceldata is the place to be!
We also believe in providing our employees with the right tools and resources to help them excel at their jobs. We offer:
- PTO Plan with unlimited negative balance
- RRSP Plan
- Up to 100% employer-paid benefit options for health, dental, and vision coverage
- Supplemental Benefits
- Apple Air Mac Equipment
- Office gym access (includes workout equipment, basketball court, and showers)
- Becoming part of the team that coined the term “Data Observability”!
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