Senior Backend Engineer

Job Description:

DataRobot delivers AI that maximizes impact and minimizes business risk. Our platform and applications integrate into core business processes so teams can develop, deliver, and govern AI at scale. DataRobot empowers practitioners to deliver predictive and generative AI, and enables leaders to secure their AI assets. Organizations worldwide rely on DataRobot for AI that makes sense for their business — today and in the future. 

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Backend Engineer to join our Access Management team. This role is ideal for someone with a strong background in software engineering who is eager to lead, mentor, and tackle complex challenges in platform engineering supporting the rapidly evolving field of AI. Curiosity, a passion for innovation, and a commitment to delivering high-quality, secure software are qualities we highly value. Consistent with trends in the industry, you will need to continuously develop your ability to be effective with AI-enhanced software development.

As a Senior Backend Engineer, you will design, build, and maintain scalable, robust backend systems in user and tenant management, authentication and authorization, secret management, access and controls, and other key systems that power DataRobot's Predictive and Generative AI initiatives. You will also provide technical leadership and guidance to junior engineers.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced engineer to lead impactful projects, enhance their skills, and collaborate with a team of experienced professionals in one of the most innovative and dynamic industries.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• 5+ years of proven experience writing high-quality software code in a collaborative environment using Python or Go

• Demonstrated experience in effective use of AI-enhanced software development

• Expert knowledge of Computer Science fundamentals in object-oriented design, data structures, algorithm design, problem-solving, and complexity analysis

• Deep understanding of identity and access management (IAM) concepts and best practices

• Familiarity with common security protocols (e.g., OAuth2, OpenID Connect, SAML, etc.) and security best practices

• Extensive experience working with cloud platforms: designing, deploying, and maintaining highly available and scalable cloud-based solutions

• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices, and experience in optimizing deployment processes

• Strong understanding of design for scalability, performance, reliability, and security

• Effective communication behavior: can connect with both technical and non-technical audiences effectively in English, and capable of mentoring others

• A continuous learning mindset with the ability to challenge yourself and apply new knowledge, and to lead by example

• Personal drive and a proactive approach to getting things done, including identifying and solving complex problems independently

• Adapt to and contribute to the fun, fast-paced environment of our engineering team

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the design, development, and support of new access-related functionality of our Platform

• Manage individual projects and milestones with abundant communication of progress, and provide technical leadership to the team

• Participate in and lead code reviews, ensuring high code quality and adherence to best practices

• Design and architect infrastructure for new features with the input of peers and stakeholders

• Create and maintain automated tests, and contribute to test strategy and frameworks

• Engage in engineering on-call escalated support of services owned by the team, and provide mentorship to junior engineers on support

• Mentor and guide junior engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement

Nice to have:

• Strong knowledge of software architecture for large distributed systems and microservices

• Understanding of Kubernetes and Helm. Experience in building, deploying, and running software systems on Kubernetes clusters in production at scale.

• Extensive working knowledge of automated testing and test-driven development, and experience with various testing methodologies

• Keen interest in working in a fast-paced, flexible startup environment with a geographically distributed team, and experience with remote collaboration

The talent and dedication of our employees are at the core of DataRobot’s journey to be an iconic company. We strive to attract and retain the best talent by providing competitive pay and benefits with our employees’ well-being at the core. Here’s what your benefits package may include depending on your location and local legal requirements: Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance, Flexible Time Off Program, Paid Holidays, Paid Parental Leave, Global Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and more!

DataRobot Operating Principles:

• Wow Our Customers
• Set High Standards
• Be Better Than Yesterday
• Be Rigorous
• Assume Positive Intent
• Have the Tough Conversations
• Be Better Together
• Debate, Decide, Commit
• Deliver Results
• Overcommunicate

Research shows that many women only apply to jobs when they meet 100% of the qualifications while many men apply to jobs when they meet 60%. At DataRobot we encourage ALL candidates, especially women, people of color, LGBTQ+ identifying people, differently abled, and other people from marginalized groups to apply to our jobs, even if you do not check every box. We’d love to have a conversation with you and see if you might be a great fit. 

DataRobot is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. DataRobot is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and mental disabilities. Please see the United States Department of Labor’s EEO poster and EEO poster supplement for additional information.

Use of Artificial Intelligence in Our Hiring Process

DataRobot uses approved AI-powered tools to support the hiring process in selected regions. These tools may assist in writing job descriptions, reviewing applications, assessing qualifications, and evaluating candidate materials. All decisions regarding applications are made by members of the DataRobot team.

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