Software Engineer - Ecosystems

MotherDuck is revolutionizing the data analyst experience by building a sophisticated cloud architecture powered by DuckDB. As a Software Engineer on the Ecosystems team, you'll play a crucial role in ensuring seamless integration of the MotherDuck platform with customers' preferred data stacks. This hybrid position, based in New York City, offers an exciting opportunity to work at the intersection of product, infrastructure, and partner enablement.

The role involves crafting performant integration libraries and collaborating with external teams on notebooks, pipelines, and orchestration systems. You'll be at the forefront of exploring how new tools and technologies fit into real-world data workflows, directly influencing how MotherDuck is utilized in practical applications.

The company culture is built on collaboration and empathy, bringing together industry veterans from prestigious tech companies like Google, Amazon, Meta, Snowflake, and Databricks. MotherDuck offers an attractive compensation package including competitive salary ($140K-$240K), equity options, comprehensive healthcare benefits, flexible PTO, and a 401k plan.

The ideal candidate should have strong experience in software development, particularly with data analytics tooling and relational databases. Proficiency in multiple programming languages (Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, Go, Rust, C++, or Java) is required, along with excellent problem-solving and communication skills. The role demands both independent work capability and effective collaboration in a fast-paced startup environment.

MotherDuck is committed to diversity and inclusion, encouraging applications from candidates who might not meet all requirements but bring valuable alternative experiences. The company provides a supportive work environment with regular team gatherings and company summits, fostering strong bonds among team members while maintaining a flexible hybrid work arrangement.