Senior Software Engineer, Platform Fullstack - Hiring Sprint
WFA Digital Insight
As the demand for skilled software engineers continues to grow, with a 25% increase in job postings in 2025, Airbyte stands out for its innovative approach to data integration. With its open-source foundation and focus on AI agents, the company offers a unique environment for engineers who want to work on complex technical problems. The current job market favors candidates with expertise in Java, Python, and full-stack development, making this role an attractive opportunity for those looking to advance their careers. Before applying, candidates should be prepared to showcase their problem-solving skills, experience with cloud infrastructure, and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Job Description
About the Role
The Senior Software Engineer, Platform Fullstack, plays a crucial role in building the systems that power Airbyte's products, including Airbyte Cloud, Airbyte Flex, and Airbyte Agents. This involves designing and developing internal platform products, such as applications and dashboards, to accelerate engineering and improve customer experiences. The successful candidate will work closely with cross-functional teams, including product, design, and engineering, to ship high-quality software.As a key member of the Platform team, the Senior Software Engineer will focus on creating the infrastructure, internal tooling, and user-facing product surfaces that enable engineers to build quickly, deploy safely, and operate reliably at scale. This role requires a deep understanding of software development principles, cloud infrastructure, and the ability to move fluidly between building internal tools and shipping product features.
Airbyte's mission is to make data available and actionable to everyone, everywhere, and the Platform team is at the heart of this effort. By building a great platform, the company can empower its customers and engineers to achieve their goals more efficiently.
What You Will Do
- Design and build applications that power Airbyte's engineering platform and product surfaces
- Develop internal dashboards for deployments, infrastructure health, connector operations, and platform performance
- Build and improve user-facing features in Airbyte Cloud and Flex, working closely with product and design
- Create self-service tools that enable engineers to provision infrastructure, manage services, and troubleshoot production systems
- Build modern React and TypeScript applications backed by scalable backend services
- Design APIs and services that support both internal engineering workflows and customer-facing product features
- Collaborate with Platform Engineers, SREs, Product Engineering, Product Managers, and Designers to ship high-quality software
- Improve the usability and reliability of the systems that power Airbyte's products, for both internal and external users
- Participate in the engineering hiring sprint, contributing to the growth of the engineering team
What We Are Looking For
- 5+ years of experience in software engineering, with a focus on full-stack development
- Expertise in Java or Python, with experience in building scalable backend services
- Strong understanding of cloud infrastructure, including deployment automation and observability
- Experience with modern front-end frameworks, such as React
- Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Strong communication and collaboration skills, with experience working in cross-functional teams
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field
Nice to Have
- Experience with AI agents and machine learning
- Knowledge of data integration and data management
- Familiarity with agile development methodologies
Benefits and Perks
- Competitive salary and equity package
- Comprehensive health insurance and benefits
- Flexible PTO and remote work arrangements
- Professional development opportunities, including conference sponsorships and training
- Access to the latest tools and technologies, including cloud infrastructure and AI platforms
How to Stand Out
- Be prepared to showcase your problem-solving skills and experience with cloud infrastructure during the interview process.
- Highlight your ability to work in a fast-paced environment and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
- Make sure to research Airbyte's mission and values, and be ready to discuss how your skills and experience align with the company's goals.
- Don't be afraid to ask questions during the interview, such as what the typical career path is for a Senior Software Engineer or what the biggest challenges are in this role.
- Be prepared to provide examples of your experience with Java, Python, or other relevant programming languages.
- Consider showcasing your personal projects or contributions to open-source projects to demonstrate your skills and passion for software engineering.
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