Staff Software Engineer

Location: Remote
Compensation: To Be Discussed
Reviewed: Fri, May 22, 2026
This job expires in: 30 days

Job Summary

Seeking an innovative Staff Software Engineer specializing in Flink SQL, this full-time remote position will focus on developing core components for an efficient cloud-native Apache Flink experience while contributing to open-source projects and mentoring junior engineers.

Key responsibilities
  • Develop and enhance Flink SQL components, including logical query planner, parser, optimizer, and SQL runtime
  • Ensure code quality, test coverage, documentation, and maintainability of team projects
  • Contribute to open-source Apache Flink by participating in discussions, reviewing PRs, and writing technical content for the community
Required qualifications
  • 10+ years of relevant software development experience
  • Deep knowledge of database internals, particularly in query planning and optimization
  • Extensive experience in designing and developing complex distributed systems
  • Active involvement in stream processing communities and industry conferences
  • Strong problem-solving skills with effective communication abilities

COMPLETE JOB DESCRIPTION

The job description is available to subscribers. Subscribe today to get the full benefits of a premium membership with Virtual Vocations. We offer the largest remote database online...