Principal Apache Impala Engineer - Remote Work

BairesDev; Comunidad de Madrid; A distancia; EUR 102.986 - 128.733; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Excellent compensation in USD

Paid parental leave

Vacation and national holidays

Innovative and multicultural environment

Mentorship and skill development

Diverse growth opportunities

Descripción de la vacante

A leading technology firm is seeking a Principal Apache Impala Engineer to work on cutting-edge solutions. This remote role requires over 10 years of experience in software development, strong expertise in columnar storage optimization, and proficiency in systems programming. The ideal candidate will lead projects, contribute to open-source technologies, and mentor teams in a multicultural environment offering excellent compensation and benefits.

Formación

• 10+ years of experience in software development.
• Strong expertise in columnar storage formats and optimization techniques.
• Deep understanding of distributed systems and query processing.
• Proficiency in systems programming languages (C++, Java, or similar).
• Proven experience in performance tuning of large scale data systems.
• Core contributions to Apache open-source projects (Impala, Spark, Hive, or similar).
• Advanced level of English.

Responsabilidades

• Contribute actively to Apache Impala and related open-source projects.
• Design and optimize SQL query engines for analytical workloads.
• Architect columnar storage solutions to maximize query performance.
• Drive performance-tuning initiatives for complex analytical operations.
• Mentor engineering teams and provide technical leadership.

Conocimientos

Software development

Columnar storage optimization

Distributed systems

Query processing

Performance tuning

Systems programming (C++, Java)

Contributions to open-source projects

English (advanced)

Descripción del empleo

Principal Apache Impala Engineer — Remote Work

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Principal Apache Impala Engineer at BairesDev

We are seeking a Principal Apache Impala Engineer with deep expertise in SQL query engines, columnar storage optimization, and distributed query processing for analytical workloads. The technology stack includes popular open‑source query engines – Apache Hive, Impala, Trino – and table formats like Apache Iceberg. There is ample scope for collaboration and contribution to open source. The ideal candidate will lead the design and optimization of high‑performance analytical systems, drive architectural decisions, and mentor engineering teams while delivering cutting‑edge solutions for complex data‑processing challenges.

What You'll Do

• Contribute actively to Apache Impala and related open‑source projects as a core contributor.
• Design and optimize SQL query engines for high‑performance analytical workloads.
• Architect columnar storage solutions to maximize query performance and data efficiency.
• Drive performance‑tuning initiatives for complex analytical operations.
• Mentor engineering teams and provide technical leadership across projects.

What We Are Looking For

• 10+ years of experience in software development.
• Strong expertise in columnar storage formats and optimization techniques.
• Deep understanding of distributed systems and query processing.
• Proficiency in systems programming languages (C++, Java, or similar).
• Proven experience in performance‑tuning of large‑scale data systems.
• Core contributions to Apache open‑source projects (Impala, Spark, Hive, or similar).
• Advanced level of English.

How We Make Your Work (and Your Life) Easier

• Excellent compensation in USD or your local currency if preferred.
• Paid parental leave, vacation, and national holidays.
• Innovative and multicultural work environment.
• Collaborate and learn from the global Top 1% of talent in each area.
• Supportive environment with mentorship, promotions, skill development, and diverse growth opportunities.

Seniority Level

• Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

• Full‑time

Job Function

• Information Technology

Industries

• Technology, Information and Media and Software Development

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