Immuta · 15 hours ago
Sr. Software Engineer (Distributed Systems)
College Park, MD
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$155K/yr - $170K/yr
5+ years expImmuta is a company that enables organizations to unlock value from their cloud data by protecting it and providing secure access. As a Senior Software Engineer on the Distributed Systems team, you will design, build, and evolve backend systems that support Immuta’s data governance platform, collaborating with engineers and product managers to architect scalable solutions and mentor peers.
AnalyticsBig DataCloud Data ServicesCyber SecurityPrivacySecuritySoftware
Responsibilities
Architect and Build Scalable Systems: Design and develop new backend pipelines and workflows that deliver high reliability and performance
Improve Performance at Scale: Identify bottlenecks, tune Postgres queries, and optimize system performance as data volumes grow
Mentor and Guide: Provide technical leadership, mentoring junior engineers and fostering a culture of learning and excellence
Influence Technical Direction: Improve engineering processes through automation, testing, and continuous delivery
Design, build, and deliver backend services and distributed workflows that power Immuta’s core platform
Build and operate services that integrate with modern data platforms such as Snowflake, Databricks, Starburst, and Redshift
Implement and maintain TypeScript-based microservices, RESTful APIs, and Temporal workflows
Own Postgres performance and reliability, including query authoring, tuning (configuration of memory and buffers, WAL tuning, and table design), benchmarking, and schema design
Deploy and operate microservices in Kubernetes-based environments, using tools like Skaffold and Flux to support modern CI/CD workflows, with a focus on scalability and reliability
Participation in code reviews, design discussions, and system architecture planning
Qualification
Required
5–8 years of software engineering experience in SaaS, cloud, or data-intensive environments
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or a related field
Strong proficiency in TypeScript and Node.js
Experience building backend services and data-driven applications
Hands-on experience designing and operating microservice and distributed systems
Experience with asynchronous or long-running workflows (e.g., Temporal or similar systems)
Experience with API design
Experience working with Postgres, including writing and tuning SQL for performance
Experience deploying services using Docker and Kubernetes in cloud environments (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
Excellent communicator who is curious, self-directed, and passionate about building high-quality software that drives measurable customer value
Benefits
100% employer paid Healthcare (Medical, Dental, Vision) premiums for you and your dependents (including Domestic Partners)
Stock Options
Paid parental leave (Both Maternity and Paternity)
Unlimited Paid time off (U.S. based positions)
Learning and Development Resources
Company
Immuta
The Immuta Data Security Platform provides sensitive data discovery, security and access control, and data activity monitoring.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$258.2MKey Investors
Databricks VenturesServiceNowNightDragon
2023-05-04Series E
2023-02-27Series E
2022-06-08Series E· $100M
Leadership Team
Matthew Carroll
CEO
Steven Touw
Co-Founder & Chief Technology Officer
Recent News
2025-10-22
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