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Senior Software Engineer (Storage Infrastructure)

Global leader in ecommerce, using AI to unlock real-time relevance in transactions, connecting hundreds of millions of customers.
$300,000 - $325,000
Backend
Senior Software Engineer
Hybrid
501 - 1,000 Employees
5+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS · E-Commerce

Description For Senior Software Engineer (Storage Infrastructure)

Rokt is a leading ecommerce technology company that leverages AI to provide personalized and relevant experiences for customers globally. As a Senior Software Engineer (Storage Infrastructure), you'll be responsible for the company's data backbone, working with cutting-edge technologies like Kafka, Cassandra, and various OLAP solutions. The role offers a competitive compensation package ranging from $300,000 - $325,000, including equity and comprehensive benefits.

You'll be joining a hyper-growth company that processes millions of transactions daily and handles billions of data points. The position requires expertise in storage infrastructure, focusing on designing, deploying, and operating multi-region Kafka clusters, Cassandra NoSQL services, and Datalake/OLAP stack. You'll ensure data pipelines are secure and efficient, manage schema evolution, and scale the storage platform to meet both real-time and batch analytics demands.

The ideal candidate brings 5+ years of relevant experience, deep expertise in NoSQL databases and the Kafka ecosystem, and strong capabilities in Datalake/OLAP technologies. You'll work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment where innovation and problem-solving are highly valued. The company offers a hybrid work model with 4 days in the office, providing the perfect balance of collaboration and flexibility.

Rokt provides an inclusive culture with excellent benefits, including equity participation, comprehensive health coverage, 401(k) matching, and various perks such as catered lunches and global office locations. This role presents an exceptional opportunity to work with advanced technologies while contributing to a platform that powers billions of transactions for leading companies worldwide.

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Responsibilities For Senior Software Engineer (Storage Infrastructure)

  • Operate and tune self-hosted Cassandra clusters (including k8ssandra operator)
  • Architect, deploy, and maintain multi-region Kafka brokers, Schema Registry, MirrorMaker, and Kafka Connect clusters
  • Build and enhance Datalake ingestion pipelines
  • Manage the OLAP layer—design and operate Trino engine clusters, gateways, custom plugins, and Superset dashboards
  • Oversee artifact and backup services

Requirements For Senior Software Engineer (Storage Infrastructure)

Cassandra
Kafka
Python
  • 5+ years of experience as a Storage, Data Infrastructure, or DevOps Engineer
  • Deep expertise in NoSQL databases (Cassandra or similar) and Kafka ecosystem tools
  • Proven track record with Datalake/OLAP technologies
  • Strong scripting and automation skills (Python, Bash, Terraform) and hands-on Linux administration
  • Ability to work in fast-paced teams, collaborate cross-functionally
  • Familiarity with cloud storage services (AWS S3/GCS), encryption key management, and data governance principles

Benefits For Senior Software Engineer (Storage Infrastructure)

401k
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Education Budget
Equity
  • Annual training allowance
  • Company equity for all employees
  • Catered lunch and healthy snacks
  • 4% dollar-for-dollar 401K matching plan
  • Health benefits for employees and dependents
  • Dog-friendly office
  • Extra leave (bonus annual leave, sabbatical leave)
  • Global offices in New York, Seattle, Sydney, Tokyo and London
  • Flexible work arrangements

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