Senior Software Engineer - Database Internals
LocalStackWarsaw, Masovian Voivodeship, Poland • Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland • Vienna, Austria • United States • United Kingdom • Canada • Australia • Belgium
Posted September 26, 2025
Full Time
About the Company
LocalStack is a fast-growing Series A startup building cutting-edge technology to revolutionize cloud development processes and support highly efficient dev&test feedback loops.
Job Description
LocalStack is a rapidly growing Series A startup revolutionizing cloud development and providing local development platforms within a lightweight cloud sandbox. They are seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join their team, focusing on developing features and ensuring high-fidelity cloud emulation. They are rapidly expanding and are currently a fully remote position.
Requirements
- 5+ years of professional experience in backend or systems engineering, ideally within the database domain.
- Strong understanding of modern databases and data warehouses, including SQL engines, query planning, storage layers, indexing, and SQL parsing/ASTs.
- Hands-on experience with cloud data platforms such as Snowflake, Redshift, Athena, or BigQuery.
- Practical knowledge of distributed and analytical engines like Apache Spark and Trino.
- Experience building developer tooling and CI/CD pipelines.
- Proficiency in Python or TypeScript.
- Familiarity with Docker and container networking.
Benefits
- Fully remote
- Competitive salary
- Performance bonus
- Competitive share options
- Annual company retreat
- Learning budget