Sr. Software Engineer, Hive

Cloudera; Northwestern Ontario; Remote; CAD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading data platform organization in Northwestern Ontario is seeking a Software Engineer to design and develop features for their data platform. You will focus on innovations in query engines, enhance performance and scalability, and contribute to open-source projects. Candidates should have at least 6 years of experience in software engineering, with strong programming skills, particularly in Java, and proficiency in query optimization.

Benefits

Flexibility to work from home

Comprehensive benefits and competitive compensation

Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in software engineering.
• Strong understanding of data structures and algorithms.
• Experience with query optimization using tools like Apache Calcite.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop features for query engines in the Cloudera Data Platform.
• Work on large-scale systems to innovate in Apache Hive.
• Optimize performance and scalability of SQL queries.

Skills

Query optimization

Java programming

Data structures and algorithms

Oral communication

Written communication

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science

Tools

Apache Calcite

Hadoop ecosystem

Cloud platforms

Job description

Employer Industry: Data Engineering and Analytics

Why consider this job opportunity

• Opportunity for career advancement and growth within a leading data platform organization
• Flexible work-from-home policy to support work-life balance
• Comprehensive benefits and competitive compensation packages
• Access to continued career development opportunities
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and Unplugged Days for mental wellness
• Engaging work environment that promotes collaboration in open source projects

What to Expect (Job Responsibilities)

• Design and develop features for parallel and distributed query engines to enhance the Cloudera Data Platform (CDP)
• Work on large-scale, distributed systems to drive innovation in Apache Hive and its ecosystem
• Focus on query optimization, performance, and scalability of SQL queries
• Write design documentation for key features and capabilities
• Improve code quality through tests, automation, and code reviews

What is Required (Qualifications)

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in software engineering
• Experience with query optimization using tools like Apache Calcite
• Strong programming skills with a good understanding of data structures and algorithms; Java experience is desired
• Strong oral and written communication skills

How to Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications)

• Experience contributing to open-source Apache projects like Hive, Impala, or Calcite
• Familiarity with the Hadoop ecosystem and file formats such as Parquet and ORC
• Experience with public cloud infrastructures like Microsoft Azure, Amazon Web Services, and Google Cloud Platform
• Recognized contributions to open-source projects

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