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Warsaw, Poland
About the role
As a Staff Engineer on the Spark Job Manager and Starburst Enterprise team, you will own critical backend and platform components that orchestrate distributed compute (Spark, Trino) for enterprise customers. You will lead the design and implementation of JVM-based services and the surrounding infrastructure: Kubernetes deployments, Docker image strategy, CI/CD automation, AWS integrations, and secure enterprise authentication flows. This is a staff-level role requiring architectural leadership, cross-team influence, and long-term platform ownership.
As a Staff Software Engineer at Starburst, you will:
Own critical backend and platform components that orchestrate distributed compute (Spark, Trino) for enterprise customers.
Lead the design and implementation of JVM-based services and the surrounding infrastructure, including Kubernetes deployments, Docker image strategy, CI/CD automation, AWS integrations, and secure enterprise authentication flows.
Provide architectural leadership, cross-team influence, and long-term platform ownership.
Some of the things we look for:
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Deep Backend Engineering & Distributed Systems:
8+ years of professional backend experience, with strong expertise in Java (primary and required) and production experience building JVM-based services.
Experience designing and operating distributed systems in production. Working with Spark, Trino/Presto, or comparable distributed compute engines is a strong plus.
Extensive experience designing and evolving RESTful APIs, including validation, error modeling, pagination, filtering, backward-compatible versioning, and OpenAPI documentation.
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Infrastructure & Operations:
Hands-on production experience with Kubernetes (authoring manifests/Helm charts) and strong Docker experience (multi-stage builds, image optimization, security best practices).
Experience owning CI/CD for complex Java codebases, using GitHub Actions (preferred) or Jenkins.
Practical AWS experience with S3 (or S3-compatible object storage), IAM roles/policies, and AWS SSO.
Familiarity with secure authentication mechanisms: OAuth2 / OIDC, token-based auth, and session management.
Experience implementing Metrics (Prometheus preferred), Distributed tracing (OpenTelemetry), and structured logging for JVM services is a plus.
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Staff-Level Impact:
Proven experience leading architecture across multiple services or systems.
Demonstrated ability to drive cross-team RFCs, break down ambiguous problems, influence engineering standards, and raise the technical bar through code reviews and mentorship.
Own long-term platform health, not just feature delivery.
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Highly Preferred Experience:
Experience building job orchestration platforms.
Experience working in enterprise / B2B environments.
Strong Python skills for automation and tooling.
Experience running systems in hybrid or on-prem environments.
Collaboration on open-source projects is a strong plus.
Ability to Travel: This role will require 25% in-person travel for purposes including but not limited to new hire onboarding, team and department offsites, customer engagements, and other company events. Actual travel expectations may vary by role and business needs.
Where could this role be based?
This role is based in our Warsaw office and follows a hybrid model, with an expectation of being onsite 2-3 days per week.
Build your career at Starburst
All-Stars have the opportunity and freedom to realize their true potential. By building alongside top talent, we’re empowered to take ownership of our careers and drive meaningful change. Anchored in industry-proven technology and unprecedented success, All-Stars are taking on the challenge everyday to disrupt our industry – and the future.
Our global workforce is supported by a competitive Total Rewards program that reflects our commitment to a rewarding and supportive work environment. This includes a variety of benefits like competitive pay, attractive stock grants, flexible paid time off, and more.
We are committed to fostering an intentional, inclusive, and diverse culture that drives deep engagement, authentic belonging, and an exceptional All-Star experience. We believe that diversity of thought, perspective, background and experience will enable us to own what we do, drive our success and empower our All-Stars to show up authentically.
Starburst provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
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Hybrid
Krakow, Poland
🏢 Summary: Staff Software Engineer (Backend) role focused on building advanced detection capabilities and scalable backend services across hybrid on‑prem and SaaS environments. The position involves architectural design, platform integrations, and leveraging AI/ML to enhance detection accuracy while mentoring engineers. It combines deep technical ownership with cross‑functional collaboration to drive product and platform improvements. 🗂️ Requirements: Degree in Computer Science or equivalent practical experience, 6+ years of experience building enterprise‑grade software with .NET, Experience designing and delivering scalable on‑prem and cloud‑based systems, Understanding of DevOps, CI/CD, and observability tooling, Strong knowledge of distributed systems and modular architectures, Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and Infrastructure as Code, Ability to design REST APIs and asynchronous communication patterns, Proficiency in modern object‑oriented backend languages, Experience with high‑performance databases, Experience with Azure 📃 Skills: .NET, Azure, Docker, Kubernetes, IaC, CI/CD, DevOps, REST, PostgreSQL, EF, SQL, AI, ML, OOP 🏢 Description: We are looking for a Staff Software Engineer (backend oriented) , who will work on advanced detection capabilities, scalable backend services, and architectural improvements across hybrid environments. This role combines deep technical ownership with the opportunity to influence product direction and mentor other engineers. Responsibilities: Build and enhance detection features across services in hybrid environments Design scalable backend components for both on‑prem and SaaS deployments Contribute to platform‑wide integrations across multiple products Use AI/ML tools to improve detection accuracy, anomaly identification, and engineering productivity Collaborate with product, platform, and engineering leaders to align technical decisions with business goals Mentor engineers and support a culture focused on innovation, security, and technical excellence. Requirements: Degree in Computer Science or equivalent practical experience 6 - 10+ years of experience building enterprise‑grade software, including experience with .NET Background in designing and delivering scalable on‑prem and cloud‑based systems (ideally experience with Azure ) Understanding of DevOps, CI/CD, and observability tooling Strong understanding of distributed systems and modular architectures Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and IaC Ability to design robust REST APIs and asynchronous communication patterns Proficiency in modern object‑oriented backend languages Experience with high‑performance databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, EF Core) Nice to have a solid knowledge of identity‑related technologies. Benefits: Attractive salary and benefits package, including Multisport card, insurance, and medical care Hybrid work from the Krakow office International work environment in a product company Training and development opportunities within the organization.
Technology

Built Technologies
Staff Software Engineer, Data Platform
Senior
On-site
New York, NY
170,004 - 240,000 USD/yr
🏢 Summary: Staff Software Engineer role on the Data Platform team focused on building and leading the next generation of customer-facing data product experiences. The position involves full-stack development across frontend, backend, APIs, and data-driven workflows to turn data capabilities into intuitive product solutions. You will shape architecture, drive engineering best practices, and deliver production-grade data applications. 🗂️ Requirements: Staff-level software engineering experience, Proven experience leading customer-facing product initiatives from concept to production, Strong full-stack web application development experience, Strong proficiency in TypeScript, Node.js, and React, Experience working with Python-based systems, Experience designing APIs and production backend services, Ability to write maintainable, testable, high-quality code, Strong technical design and architecture communication skills 📃 Skills: TypeScript, React, Node.js, Python, APIs, Architecture, Testing, Observability, Snowflake, dbt, Kafka, Flink, Materialize 🏢 Description: Built is looking for a Staff Software Engineer to join the Data Platform team and lead the next generation of customer-facing data product experiences. In this role, you will build the application layer where data products are discovered, accessed, and used by customers. You will work across frontend, backend, APIs, services, and data-backed application workflows to turn platform capabilities into intuitive product experiences. WHAT YOU'LL DO - Lead the design and delivery of the application-facing data products platform, including product surfaces, backend services, APIs, frontend flows, and reusable patterns. - Build full-stack customer experiences using TypeScript, React, Node.js, Python, and related technologies. - Partner with Product to shape ambiguous ideas into useful customer workflows and offer practical alternatives. - Turn data science prototypes, analytics concepts, and platform capabilities into production-grade product experiences. - Bring strong software engineering practices through technical design, code review, mentoring, testing, and delivery patterns. - Help data engineers expand into software engineering work across frontend, backend, APIs, and production readiness. - Collaborate where data products integrate with application surfaces, platform capabilities, agents, or customer workflows. - Use customer signals, usage data, product feedback, and support insights to guide engineering decisions. SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED - Staff-level software engineering experience leading ambiguous, customer-facing product initiatives from idea through production. - Strong product judgment and ability to assess customer value in workflows and requirements. - Full-stack web application experience with backend-leaning depth. - Strong experience with TypeScript, Node.js, React, and modern web application architecture. - Experience with Python or ability to work effectively in Python-based systems. - Experience designing APIs, service boundaries, reusable application patterns, and production backend systems. - Ability to write high-quality, maintainable code with strong testing, readability, observability, and operational ownership practices. - Strong technical communication skills including design documentation and architecture discussions. - Collaborative leadership and mentoring ability. PREFERRED - Experience building data-heavy product experiences such as analytics products, reporting workflows, benchmarking tools, dashboards, or decision-support products. - Experience working with data engineers, analytics engineers, or data scientists to productionize prototypes. - Experience with AI or agentic product experiences. - Familiarity with Snowflake, dbt, Kafka, Flink, Materialize, or similar data platform technologies. - Experience in fintech, lending, banking, construction, real estate, compliance-heavy SaaS, or similar domains. - Experience with product instrumentation, activation metrics, experimentation, and usage-based iteration. - Experience mentoring engineers from adjacent disciplines into stronger software engineering practices. Benefits - Salary range: $170,000 - $240,000 USD per year. - Equity as part of total compensation. - Medical, dental, and vision coverage. - Unlimited PTO policy. - 401k with match and expedited vesting. - Learning grant program for professional development.
Technology
dotLinkers
Staff Engineer
Senior
Remote
Krakow, Poland
120,000 - 150,000 USD/yr
🏢 Summary: High-impact Staff Engineer (P5) role focused on re-architecting and scaling a core SaaS platform from 100M to 10B+ rows. The position centers on designing distributed systems, leading a shift to microservices, and setting architectural standards for a multi-product ecosystem. This is a highly autonomous role driving platform evolution, scalability, performance, and security. 🗂️ Requirements: Expert-level Python and Django knowledge, Proven experience building platforms or infrastructure, Experience with massive datasets (1B+ rows), Strong background in distributed systems design, Experience designing and implementing microservices architectures, Demonstrated performance optimization expertise, Ability to independently design and deliver complex technical solutions 📃 Skills: Python, Django, Microservices, DistributedSystems, Architecture, Scalability, PerformanceOptimization, AWS, InfrastructureAsCode 🏢 Description: Position: Staff Engineer (P5) Working model: Remore Employment form: B2B We are partnering with a fast-growing, venture-backed SaaS company that is revolutionizing the Sales Performance Management space. As we scale from mid-market to enterprise, we are looking for a Staff Engineer (P5) to join the Platform Pillar. This is a high-impact role for a true “Platform Builder” who thrives on architecture and solving complex scalability challenges. The Role & Opportunity You will be a key architect of the core platform. We are not looking for a product-focused developer, but a systems thinker who will build the foundation upon which all our products sit. The current platform handles 100M rows, and they are gearing up for a 10x scale to 10B rows. Re-architecturing has just begun and you will be a primary driver of this transformation. This role requires high autonomy—you will be expected to identify problems, design technical solutions, and execute without “hand-holding.” Key Responsibilities Platform Evolution: Build and scale the core platform infrastructure to support high-volume data (10B+ rows). Architecture & Principles: Set the technical standards and architectural direction for the platform pillar. Focus on high-level design and robust principles. Microservices Shift: Lead the transition from a single-product architecture into a robust microservices and multi-product ecosystem. Autonomy: Take full ownership of complex technical problems, from discovery to implementation. Mentorship & Impact: Influence engineering standards across the entire organization, ensuring high performance and security. Requirements Deep Backend Expertise: Expert-level Python and Django knowledge. (FE matters very little in this role). Platform Builder Mindset: Proven track record of building platforms, internal tools, or infrastructure. Scale Experience: Experience working with massive data sets (dealing with 1B+ rows) and performance optimization. Architecture Heavy: Ability to design distributed systems and microservices at scale. Ownership: A history of being autonomous and delivering solutions to complex problems without supervision. Nice to have Experience from a single-product company that successfully shifted into microservices and a multi-product environment. Experience with AWS architecture and infrastructure-as-code. The Offer Base Compensation: Up to 150,000 USD annually (B2B) Equities: Significant stock option package. Unlimited PTO: We value results over hours. Hardware: Latest Apple hardware (MacBook Pro). Well-being: Quarterly mental health days and work anniversary stipends. Remote-first: Fully remote culture with a multicultural team.
Technology
dotLinkers
Staff Engineer
Senior
Remote
Krakow, Poland
8,000 - 10,000 USD/mo
🏢 Summary: Senior Staff Engineer role focused on defining technical strategy and delivering scalable software solutions for an HR platform. The position combines hands-on Ruby development with architectural leadership across complex, cross-team initiatives. The engineer will drive high engineering standards and influence long-term technical direction. 🗂️ Requirements: Proven experience leading complex technical initiatives across multiple teams, Strong expertise in software architecture, Experience designing scalable systems, Solid hands-on software development experience, Commercial experience with Ruby 📃 Skills: Ruby, Architecture, Scalability, SystemDesign, HRMS, Leadership, Mentoring 🏢 Description: Position: Staff Engineer (L4) Location: Warsaw or Krakow Working form: B2B contract About our client Our client is a fast-growing technology company developing modern HR and people-management solutions used by organizations across multiple markets. Their platform helps businesses streamline HR processes, from employee lifecycle management to payroll and performance tracking. The company focuses on building scalable, reliable systems that support growing organizations and distributed teams. Engineering plays a central role in shaping the product and delivering high-quality software that has a real impact on customers. The environment encourages collaboration, technical ownership, and continuous improvement. Role overview: Our client is looking for an experienced Staff Engineer to play a key role in defining the technical direction and delivering scalable software solutions. This senior individual contributor will collaborate closely with engineering leadership to shape the technical strategy, lead complex cross-team initiatives, and ensure high engineering standards across projects. The role combines hands-on development with technical leadership and mentorship of other engineers. Key responsibilities: Define and execute the team’s technical strategy in collaboration with engineering leadership. Lead complex, cross-functional engineering initiatives and drive projects from concept to delivery. Maintain high standards of engineering excellence, architecture, and system reliability. Mentor and support the growth of engineers across different seniority levels. Align technical decisions with business goals and long-term product direction. Requirements: Proven experience leading complex technical initiatives across multiple teams. Strong expertise in software architecture and scalable system design. Solid hands-on development background. Ruby experience is required. Experience building or scaling HRMS platforms is a strong advantage. Excellent English communication skills (written and spoken). Ability to operate effectively in ambiguous environments and influence stakeholders without formal authority. Offer: Around 10,000 USD per month, B2B contract Opportunity to work on impactful, large-scale engineering challenges. Collaborative environment with strong engineering culture. Professional growth opportunities and influence on technical strategy.
Technology
esurance
Senior Full-Stack Engineer (ASP.NET / React)
Senior
Remote
Krakow, Poland
62,000 - 80,000 EUR
🏢 Summary: Senior Full-Stack Engineer role with a 50/50 backend and frontend focus, building scalable microservices-based applications using ASP.NET (C#) and React with TypeScript in a cloud-native environment. The position involves designing and maintaining REST APIs, developing responsive user interfaces, ensuring high test coverage, and contributing to architectural decisions with strong technical ownership. Poland-based employment (Umowa o Pracę) with remote flexibility and quarterly in-person collaboration. 🗂️ Requirements: MSc+ in Computer Science or equivalent, Minimum 5 years experience with ASP.NET and C#, Minimum 5 years experience building REST APIs, Minimum 5 years experience with React, Experience with TypeScript, Strong knowledge of microservices architecture, Knowledge of cloud design patterns, Experience with unit, integration, and end-to-end testing, High level of technical ownership, Fluent English (minimum B2), Poland residency 📃 Skills: ASP.NET, C#, REST, React, TypeScript, Microservices, AWS, Agile, DDD, UnitTesting, IntegrationTesting, E2ETesting, Cloud 🏢 Description: We’re looking for a Senior Full-Stack Engineer who brings deep technical expertise and a collaborative mindset to our product development team. You will work with a modern microservices architecture, building scalable backend services using the ASP.NET Web API with C#, and intuitive frontend interfaces using mainly React and TypeScript. This is a hands-on engineering role with a 50/50 front-/backend focus, ideal for someone who likes to take ownership, thrives in a dynamic product team, and enjoys mentoring others. This role could easily become a Tech Lead role in a foreseeable future. If you're passionate about designing high-impact software in a cloud-native environment, we’d love to hear from you. This Poland-based role offers remote flexibility, but we value in-person collaboration. Our team meets in Poland for at least one week each quarter, so we request all applicants to be located in Poland. This is not a globally remote role. Poland residency is required. The contract form is Umowa o Pracę (only, no B2B). What you will be responsible for Collaborate proactively in refinement sessions with product and tech teams to ensure clarity and feasibility of features. Design, implement, and maintain scalable web APIs using ASP.NET and microservices architecture principles. Develop responsive user interfaces with React and TypeScript that enhance usability and performance. Work closely with Product Owners to clarify feature requirements and ensure business context is well-understood. Define, design and align feature architecture with the Head of Engineering to ensure consistency and scalability. Ensure features meet Definition of Done, with state-of-the-art unit, integration, and end-to-end test coverage. Support incident response and production issue resolution as per team standards. Actively contribute to team knowledge sharing and coach colleagues in technical best practices. What makes you a match Essential Qualifications: MSc+ in Computer Science or equivalent 5 years of proven experience in building secure REST APIs using ASP.NET , as well as developing solid front-end applications with React are non-negotiable must haves. Comprehensive knowledge of contemporary web application architectures, with a focus on microservices and cloud design patterns. Demonstrated ability of high technical Ownership and Tech Leadership are a requirement for this role. Bonus Skills: Hands-on experience with AWS infrastructure. Experience working in cross-functional product teams using Agile practices and following Domain-Driven Design (DDD). Collaboration and Interpersonal Skills: Clear and adaptive communication with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Strong sense of ownership, accountability, and proactive problem-solving. Languages: English: B2 - (No certificate required, but Fluency) German, Polish, Ukrainian: desired, not required What you can expect A dynamic, ambitious team where your voice is heard, and your contributions truly matter. You’ll have real ownership over your decisions in a trusted, cross-functional environment within a Swiss product company that puts people first. We offer fair compensation, flexible working hours, a hybrid work setup, and a culture that supports both personal and professional growth, fostering a healthy work-life balance. Employer of Record: For this role, we offer employment through our trusted Employer of Record provider Remote.com , ensuring full legal compliance and a seamless experience for our team members in Poland. ID Verification: To maintain a fair and secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to verify their identity their identity before speaking with our Recruiter. This step helps us prevent fraud and focus our resources on genuine applicants. About us Who we are esurance is a Swiss InsurTech offering a SaaS platform that connects SMEs, insurance providers, brokers, and business application providers. Founded in 2013, we're on a mission to make health insurance for small businesses truly hassle-free. What makes us unique You'll be part of a connected, forward-thinking team built on trust, openness, and mutual respect — working hybrid from Zürich or remotely across Europe. We invest in your growth through agile practices, real ownership, and a transparent Grading System that ensures fair pay and clear career paths. Our core values We are connected. We are ahead. We are clear. We are approachable. Do these resonate with you? → Come join us. Our Recruitment Process & Principles We keep our process transparent and respect your time: Application Review — You hear from us within 5 business days. Always. Recruiter Screen — A relaxed Get2Know call to explore mutual fit. Four Interviews — Two Role Knowledge interviews (peer + supervisor), one Culture Match, one Leadership conversation. Batched into two days wherever possible. Hiring Decision — Thoughtful, timely. You'll know within 1–2 weeks. Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) We use AI to increase productivity and you're welcome to use it to polish your CV or Coverletter. Interviews and assessments should reflect your genuine self, though. Recruiting Agencies: We don't work with unsolicited agency submissions. Thanks for respecting this.