6+ years of software development experience in data-intensive solutions.
Proven expertise with technologies like Apache Spark, Flink, Kafka Connect, or Apache Beam.
Experience in developing/maintaining connectors for big data frameworks.
Strong database fundamentals including SQL and data modeling.
Ability to build scalable data integration systems beyond simple ETL jobs.
Proficiency in Java with a deep understanding of performance optimization.
Solid experience in concurrent programming and network protocols.
Responsibilities
Own and maintain critical components of ClickHouse's data engineering ecosystem.
Develop integration solutions for JVM-based applications and data frameworks.
Collaborate with the open-source community and internal teams to ensure integration standards.
Directly impact real-time analytics and observability systems by enhancing data processing capabilities.
Create tools that enhance developer experience and data engineer productivity.
Manage the full lifecycle of data framework integrations.
Ensure performance and reliability of JVM integrations with ClickHouse.
Benefits
Flexible remote work environment with global distribution.
Employer contributions towards healthcare costs.
Stock options for all new team members.
Flexible time-off policy tailored to various locations.
$500 budget for home office setup for remote employees.
Opportunities for in-person engagements at company-wide offsites.
Full Job Description
The Connectors team is the bridge between ClickHouse and the entire data ecosystem. We build and maintain the connectors that make ClickHouse accessible to millions of developers and data practitioners worldwide. Our work spans from low-level database integrations to high-level data visualization plugins, ensuring that ClickHouse seamlessly integrates with the tools our users already know and love.
We're responsible for the official data connectors (Kafka, dbt, Spark, Flink, Beam, Fivetran), and integrations with leading visualization platforms (Grafana, Tableau, Power BI, Metabase). What will you do?
As a Senior Software Engineer specializing in JVM-based frameworks, you'll serve as a core contributor, owning and maintaining critical parts of ClickHouse's Data engineering ecosystem. This role sits at the intersection of high-performance database engineering and developer experience, where you'll craft tools that enable Data Engineers to harness ClickHouse's incredible speed and scale.
You'll own the full lifecycle of data framework integrations - from the core database driver that handles billions of records per second, to SDKs and connectors that make ClickHouse feel native in JVM-based applications. This isn't just about writing code; you're building the foundation that thousands of Data engineers rely on for their most critical data workloads.
Your work will directly impact how companies process massive datasets, from real-time analytics platforms ingesting millions of events per second to observability systems monitoring global infrastructure. You'll collaborate closely with the open-source community, internal teams, and enterprise users to ensure our JVM integrations set the standard for performance, reliability, and developer experience. About you:
6+ years of software development experience focusing on building and delivering high-quality, data-intensive solutions.
Proven experience with the internals of at least one of the following technologies: Apache Spark, Apache Flink, Kafka Connect, or Apache Beam.
Experience developing or extending connectors, sinks, or sources for at least one big data processing framework such as Apache Spark, Flink, Beam, or Kafka Connect.
Strong understanding of database fundamentals: SQL, data modeling, query optimization, and familiarity with OLAP/analytical databases.
A track record of building scalable data integration systems (beyond simple ETL jobs)
Strong proficiency in Java and the JVM ecosystem, including deep knowledge of memory management, garbage collection tuning, and performance profiling.
Solid experience with concurrent programming in Java, including threads, executors, and reactive or asynchronous patterns.
Outstanding written and verbal communication skills to collaborate effectively within the team and across engineering functions.
Understanding of JDBC, network protocols (TCP/IP, HTTP), and techniques for optimizing data throughput over the wire.
Passion for open-source development.
Bonus points for:
Prior contributions to open-source projects: actively engaging with the OSS community, advocating for users, and influencing the evolution of the core system through your contributions.
Familiarity with ClickHouse or similar high-performance data platforms.
Working knowledge of Python, especially in data engineering contexts (e.g., Pandas, PySpark, Airflow), and ability to contribute to Python tooling when needed.
Compensation
For roles based in the United States, the typical starting salary range for this position is listed above. In certain locations, such as the San Francisco Bay Area and the New York City Metro Area, a premium market range may apply, as listed.
These salary ranges reflect what we reasonably and in good faith believe to be the minimum and maximum pay for this role at the time of posting. The actual compensation may be higher or lower than the amounts listed, and the ranges may be subject to future adjustments.
An individual's placement within the range will depend on various factors, including (but not limited to) education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, location, performance, and the needs of the business or organization.
If you have any questions or comments about compensation as a candidate, please get in touch with us at [redacted]. Perks
Flexible work environment - ClickHouse is a globally distributed company and remote-friendly. We currently operate in over 20 countries.
Healthcare - Employer contributions towards your healthcare.
Equity in the company - Every new team member who joins our company receives stock options.
Time off - Flexible time off in the US, generous entitlement in other countries.
A $500 Home office setup if you're a remote employee.
Global Gatherings - We believe in the power of in-person connection and offer opportunities to engage with colleagues at company-wide offsites.
