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ClickHouse · 1 month ago

Senior Software Engineer - Data Integration & JVM Ecosystem

positionUnited States
timeFull-time
remoteRemote
senioritySenior Level
money$126K/yr - $186K/yr
date6+ years exp

ClickHouse is one of the most innovative and fast-growing private cloud companies, recognized on the 2025 Forbes Cloud 100 list. As a Senior Software Engineer specializing in JVM-based frameworks, you will own and maintain critical parts of ClickHouse's Data engineering ecosystem, crafting tools that enable Data Engineers to harness ClickHouse's incredible speed and scale.

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Responsibilities

Own the full lifecycle of data framework integrations - from the core database driver that handles billions of records per second, to SDKs and connectors that make ClickHouse feel native in JVM-based applications
Build and maintain the connectors that make ClickHouse accessible to millions of developers and data practitioners worldwide
Collaborate closely with the open-source community, internal teams, and enterprise users to ensure our JVM integrations set the standard for performance, reliability, and developer experience

Qualification

JavaJVM ecosystemApache SparkKafka ConnectSQLData modelingQuery optimizationConcurrent programmingData integration systemsOpen-source developmentNetwork protocolsPythonCommunication skills

Required

6+ years of software development experience focusing on building and delivering high-quality, data-intensive solutions
Proven experience with the internals of at least one of the following technologies: Apache Spark, Apache Flink, Kafka Connect, or Apache Beam
Experience developing or extending connectors, sinks, or sources for at least one big data processing framework such as Apache Spark, Flink, Beam, or Kafka Connect
Strong understanding of database fundamentals: SQL, data modeling, query optimization, and familiarity with OLAP/analytical databases
A track record of building scalable data integration systems (beyond simple ETL jobs)
Strong proficiency in Java and the JVM ecosystem, including deep knowledge of memory management, garbage collection tuning, and performance profiling
Solid experience with concurrent programming in Java, including threads, executors, and reactive or asynchronous patterns
Outstanding written and verbal communication skills to collaborate effectively within the team and across engineering functions
Understanding of JDBC, network protocols (TCP/IP, HTTP), and techniques for optimizing data throughput over the wire
Passion for open-source development

Preferred

Prior contributions to open-source projects: actively engaging with the OSS community, advocating for users, and influencing the evolution of the core system through your contributions
Familiarity with ClickHouse or similar high-performance data platforms
Working knowledge of Python, especially in data engineering contexts (e.g., Pandas, PySpark, Airflow), and ability to contribute to Python tooling when needed

Benefits

Flexible work environment - ClickHouse is a globally distributed company and remote-friendly. We currently operate in 20 countries.
Healthcare - Employer contributions towards your healthcare.
Equity in the company - Every new team member who joins our company receives stock options.
Time off - Flexible time off in the US, generous entitlement in other countries.
A $500 Home office setup if you’re a remote employee.
Global Gatherings – We believe in the power of in-person connection and offer opportunities to engage with colleagues at company-wide offsites.

Company

ClickHouse

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ClickHouse provides an open-source database system for real-time analytical reporting.
dateFounded in 2021
location
Palo Alto, California, USA
people-size201-500 employees
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https://clickhouse.com

H1B Sponsorship

ClickHouse has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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2025 (10)
2024 (1)
2023 (2)
2022 (3)

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage
Total Funding
$750M
Key Investors
Khosla VenturesThrive Capital
2025-10-07Series C
2025-05-29Series C· $350M
2025-05-29Debt Financing· $100M

Leadership Team

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Yury Izrailevsky
co-founder, president product & technology
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Kevin Egan
Chief Revenue Officer (CRO)
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