Starburst Engineer

Sprezzatura Management Consulting

14d•Remote

About The Position

Starburst Engineers build scalable, high-performance data infrastructure and user-facing features that power Starburst Galaxy and the Starburst Enterprise Platform (SEP). Engineers work closely with the creators to deliver cutting-edge solutions for data access, governance, and analytics across hybrid and multi-cloud environments. This role involves collaborating with various stakeholders to understand data requirements and develop solutions.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field.
8+ Years of experience working in a cloud-based platform like Snowflake, Denodo, Trino, or Databrick with direct Starburst experience the preferred
Familiarity with Azure Cloud Services and DevOps Practices
Prior experience building distributed systems or working with cloud-native architectures
Familiarity with authentication and authorization frameworks
Experience with CI/CD tools, containerization, and infrastructure automation
Understanding of data platforms
Excellent time management and organizational skills
Commitment to professional growth and learning
Adaptability and openness to new ideas
Authorized to work in the United States and ability to obtain Public-Trust Clearance

Nice To Haves

Master's degree preferred
direct Starburst experience the preferred

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain backend services and APIs for Starburst's data platform.
Build features related to identify and access management. (IAM), data governance, and query optimization.
Collaborate with UX, product, and security teams to deliver intuitive and secure user experiences.
Contribute to CI/CD pipelines, observability tools, and platform reliability.
Participate in code reviews, architecture discussions, and cross-functional planning.
Support product systems and troubleshoot performance issues in distributed environments.