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
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