Staff Software Engineer, PostgreSQL
Core
Design and scale backend data infrastructure systems, including PostgreSQL data models, Kafka-driven event pipelines, and GraphQL APIs for clinical brain data.
Role type
Staff Software Engineer (Data Infrastructure)
Builds
Centralized data repository, event pipelines, and APIs serving scientists, clinicians, and partners.
Domain
Life Sciences / Clinical Data / Data Engineering
Required skills
PostgreSQL (schema design, query tuning, RLS), SQL, Kafka, GraphQL, TypeScript/JavaScript, Kubernetes, Terraform, Julia, Python
Preferred skills
LLM-assisted coding, mentoring engineers, distributed systems design
Technologies
PostgreSQL, Kafka, GraphQL, TypeScript, Node.js, Julia, Python, Kubernetes, Terraform, Helm
Responsibilities
Lead design of complex data systems and event pipelines; optimize PostgreSQL performance and schema evolution; mentor engineers and draft RFCs; collaborate with scientific and clinical stakeholders.
Seniority
Staff, hands-on IC with mentorship