Staff Engineer - Backend

We are seeking a passionate and experienced Staff Engineer Backend at ThoughtSpot. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, building, and driving the backend systems with a focus on scalability and efficiency. Strong coding skills in modern languages, such as Java, are required, along with a deep understanding of distributed systems and problem-solving abilities. Collaborating with a cross-functional team, you will contribute to the development of high-performance data platforms. Join us at ThoughtSpot, where we value diversity and offer the opportunity to work with innovative minds in the industry.

Design and implement scalable backend systems that process and manage large volumes of customer data

Analyze and improve the efficiency, scalability, and reliability of our backend systems

Write robust code and write functional, performance, and system test suites

Work as a member of a team, helping the team respond quickly and effectively to business needs

• Strong coding skills with 8+ years of experience in modern languages such as Java
• Ability to write clean, effective code and drill deep on technical implementation
• Experience working with cross-functional teams in a dynamic environment
• Good understanding of distributed systems, scalability, and availability
• Strong problem-solving skills and algorithmic thinking
• Experience in designing and developing scale-out, high-performance data platforms is a plus

• Building a diverse and inclusive team
• Celebrating diverse communities
• Creating space for underrepresented groups to thrive
• Encouraging individuals to apply regardless of how they identify
• AI-Powered Analytics for every person in the organization
• Ability to ask and answer data questions
• Creating and interacting with data-driven insights
• Making informed decisions and taking action with insights
• Simple enough for any business person to use
• Handling large and complex data
• Transformation of data-driven decision-making cultures