Fivetran · 11 hours ago
Senior Staff Software Engineer - Binary Log Data Replication
Oakland, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$226K/yr - $282K/yr
10+ years expFivetran is a company focused on making data access simple and reliable. They are looking for a Senior Staff Software Engineer to join their Database Team, where the role involves building features for their data pipeline service and improving software architecture related to binary log reading and data replication.
AnalyticsCloud Data ServicesData Integration
Responsibilities
SQL Server and/or Oracle Binary Log Reading: Develop and implement strategies for reading SQL Server or Oracle binary logs to enhance data replication accuracy and efficiency
Reverse Engineering Database Binary Logs: Utilize reverse engineering techniques to understand and improve upon the database binary log structure for better data integrity and replication performance
Dive Deep into Data Replication: Debugging and analyzing existing code that is in use by hundreds of customers today, including those operating the largest SQL Server clusters
Analyze New Features: Analyze new features introduced by SQL Server and/or Oracle in recent releases and determine how to develop supporting features
Contribute to Maintenance and Improvement: Participate in the maintenance and improvement of existing connectors; call for improvement in all areas of Fivetran's codebase and infrastructure
Cloud and Scale: Be a part of the process to move a high-performance client-side service to the cloud and operate at scale
Software Designs and Technical Roadmap: Develop software designs and a technical roadmap for the team. Also collaborate with Database Group leadership in helping craft the rolling 12 month technical roadmap for the organization
Assist Customer Success and GTM Teams: Work closely with the Customer Success and Go-To-Market (GTM) teams to assist in challenging customer situations. Provide technical expertise and solutions to ensure customer satisfaction and support Fivetran's growth objectives
Qualification
Required
10+ years programming in Java, C or C++ languages, with a strong background in SQL Server
Experience with SQL Server and/or Oracle binary log reading and the ability to reverse engineer database binary logs
Writes well-structured and performant code
Be able to solve critical problems for our largest customers to minimize impact
Be able to dive into code that has been previously written and suggest improvements
Understand and can explain how to build high performance systems and processes
Able to define project requirements and be proficient at designing software and infrastructure
Enjoy mentoring and growing junior developers
Have an analytical mindset that helps you identify design flaws in existing systems and come up with improvements
Experience understanding customer requirements and/or problems and breaking them down into engineering tasks
Preferred
Advanced knowledge in reverse engineering, particularly with database systems
Experience in working with open source projects with other collaborators
Experience in data processing (ETL, ELT) and/or cloud-based platforms
Experience in designing and developing file, event, application, or database connectors
Experienced working in a cloud environment utilizing AWS, GCP, Kubernetes, Docker, BuildKite, or similar technologies
Benefits
100% employer-paid medical insurance
Generous paid time-off policy (PTO), plus paid sick time, inclusive parental leave policy, holidays, and volunteer days off
RSU stock grants
Professional development and training opportunities
Company virtual happy hours, free food, and fun team-building activities
Monthly cell phone stipend
Access to an innovative mental health support platform that offers personalized care and resources in areas such as: therapy, coaching, and self-guided mindfulness exercises for all covered employees and their covered dependents.
Company
Fivetran
Fivetran is a technology company that automates replicating data into a cloud data platforms.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$853.11MKey Investors
Vista Credit PartnersAndreessen HorowitzMatrix
2023-05-18Debt Financing· $125M
2021-09-20Series D· $565M
2020-06-30Series C· $100M
Leadership Team
George Fraser
Chief Executive Officer
Taylor Brown
COO & Cofounder
Recent News
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2025-12-30
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