Acceldata
Acceldata

Software Engineer - Open Data Platform (ODP)

TLDR

Build and scale an open-source data platform across cloud, hybrid, and on-premises environments, tackling distributed systems and observability.

About the Role: We’re hiring a software engineer to build and scale the Acceldata Open Data Platform (ODP) - an enterprise-grade, open-source, aligned platform that powers cloud, hybrid, and on-premises environments. You’ll work on deep technology challenges, from distributed systems to observability, helping global customers modernise their platforms without lock-in.

This role offers the opportunity to build cutting-edge data solutions, influence the open-source ecosystem, and collaborate with industry experts. Your contributions will have a lasting impact on both the data platform and the broader open-source community.

What You’ll Do

4+ years of experience in software engineering, with at least 2-3 years actively contributing to open-source projects, ideally within the Apache ecosystem.

  • Proficiency in programming languages such as Java, Python, Scala, or Go is preferred. Experience with distributed computing and high-performance applications is also highly desired.
  • Work across diverse environments: Hadoop, Kubernetes, Snowflake, Databricks, and multi-cloud platforms.
  • What We’re Looking For

  • Ability to work in fast-moving, customer-facing environments where impact is direct and visible.
  • Strong coding, debugging, and troubleshooting skills to resolve issues, enhance software applications, and ensure smooth deployment.
  • Communicate effectively with senior leadership, presenting technical accomplishments and strategic insights.
  • Strong ability to collaborate with internal teams, external contributors, and the broader open-source community.
  • Why Join Us

    Impact at scale: Work on critical systems for Fortune 500 companies.

    Open & modern stack: No vendor lock-in, Apache-aligned innovation.

    Learning & growth: Solve problems across performance, reliability, cost, and cloud adoption.

    Flexibility: Cloud, hybrid, and on-prem - ODP is designed for today’s enterprise reality.

    Ownership: You’ll have end-to-end responsibility, not ticket-taking.

    Benefits

    Learning Budget

    Learning & growth: Solve problems across performance, reliability, cost, and cloud adoption.

    Remote-Friendly

    Flexibility: Cloud, hybrid, and on-prem - ODP is designed for today’s enterprise reality.

    Acceldata builds a cutting-edge platform for Enterprise Data Observability, designed to empower data teams to monitor and manage their data systems effectively. Our solutions cater to global businesses that rely on mission-critical data capabilities, ensuring they can confidently operate and optimize their data products in any environment.

    Founded
    Founded 2018
    Employees
    201-500 employees
    Industry
    computer software
    Funding stage
    Series C+
    Total raised
    $110M raised
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