How much experience is required?

At least 9 years of relevant experience for this Staff Software Engineer - Open Source Data Platform (ODP) role.

Where is the role based?

Acceldata is hiring for this position in Kitchener.

What's the tech stack?

Joblaze extracted these technologies from the posting: Data Platform, Open Source, distributed systems.

What seniority level is this role?

Acceldata targets staff-level candidates for this position.

Staff Software Engineer - Open Source Data Platform (ODP) at Acceldata

Joblaze summary

In this role, the Staff Software Engineer will lead the architectural design and technical direction of key components within Acceldata's Open Data Platform, tackling complex challenges in distributed systems. The position requires extensive experience in data platform development and a strong foundation in open-source contributions, making it ideal for seasoned professionals with a passion for innovation. This role suits individuals who thrive in collaborative environments and are eager to mentor others while influencing large-scale data management strategies.

Joblaze insights

Listed 9 days ago on Joblaze — tracked directly from Acceldata's career page.
Acceldata has 45 other open roles including Staff Engineer ( Backend ), Lead SDET - Hadoop Observability (Pulse), Technical Account Manager - Acceldata Data Observability Cloud (ADOC).
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Typical distributed systems salary we track runs $133,395–$217,000 (median $181,000, across 229 roles). See distributed systems salary trends

Quick facts

Is the Staff Software Engineer - Open Source Data Platform (ODP) role remote?: It's hybrid — Acceldata expects some on-site time in Kitchener.
How much experience is required?: At least 9 years of relevant experience for this Staff Software Engineer - Open Source Data Platform (ODP) role.
Where is the role based?: Acceldata is hiring for this position in Kitchener.
What's the tech stack?: Joblaze extracted these technologies from the posting: Data Platform, Open Source, distributed systems.
What seniority level is this role?: Acceldata targets staff-level candidates for this position.
Is this full-time or contract?: Full-time for this Staff Software Engineer - Open Source Data Platform (ODP) role at Acceldata.

From the original posting

ABOUT THE ROLE We are seeking a Staff Engineer with at least 9 years of experience in distributed systems or data platform development. In this role, you will be a technical leader responsible for architecting and driving the technical direction of critical components within the Acceldata Open Data Platform (ODP). You will work on solving the most challenging distributed systems problems, contribute to open-source communities, and mentor senior engineers while shaping the future of large-scale data infrastructure. You'll lead high-impact initiatives that directly influence how petabyte-scale data is managed, observed, and optimized across hybrid and cloud ecosystems. You'll collaborate with industry experts, Apache committers, and seasoned engineers who share your passion for distributed systems and open-source innovation. WHY JOIN US At Acceldata, you won't just be writing code; you'll be defining the architecture and technical vision for modern data platforms used by some of the world's largest enterprises. Your technical decisions will shape mission-critical systems, and your contributions will be visible across the global data ecosystem. If you're ready to take ownership of complex technical challenges and drive innovation at scale, Acceldata is where you belong.

Staff Software Engineer - Open Source Data Platform (ODP)

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