Senior Software Engineer ll

About Us

dbt Labs is the pioneer of analytics engineering, helping data teams transform raw data into reliable, actionable insights. Since 2016, we’ve grown from an open source project into the leading analytics engineering platform, now used by over 90,000 teams every week, driving data transformations and AI use cases.

As of February 2025, we’ve surpassed $100 million in annual recurring revenue (ARR) and serve more than 5,400 dbt Platform customers, including AstraZeneca, Sky, Nasdaq, Volvo, JetBlue, and SafetyCulture.

We’re backed by top-tier investors including Andreessen Horowitz, Sequoia Capital, and Altimeter. At our core, we believe in empowering data practitioners:

Reliable, high-quality data is the fuel that propels AI-powered data engineering.

AI is changing data work, fast. dbt’s data control plane keeps data engineers ahead of that curve.

We empower engineers to deliver reliable, governed data faster, cheaper, and at scale.

dbt Labs is now synonymous with analytics engineering, defining the modern data stack and serving as the data control plane for enterprise teams around the world. And we’re just getting started.. We’re growing fast and building a team of passionate, curious people across the globe. Learn more about what makes us special by checking out our values.

dbt Platform, our rapidly growing SaaS offering, has ambitious goals to enhance its capabilities in the year ahead. We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer ll to join our Romania-based engineering team, who are focused on building essential platform features like telemetry ingestion, authorization, and infrastructure-as-code integrations.

The team needs strong engineers to establish our platform evolution strategy. As dbt Platform grows, this person will help design and implement new capabilities from the ground up, ensuring we provide robust integration points for our customers. This co-located team will work closely with the broader engineering organization to deliver scalable solutions.

In this role, you can expect to

Evolve dbt’s architecture to keep up with our fast growing customer base and scaling needs

Be a key contributor to the development of dbt Platform and its telemetry ingestion platform

Be an advocate for software engineering best practices

Develop a robust software framework for seamlessly developing application platform features into dbt Platform.

Collaborate closely with product teams, and other stakeholders.

Mentor and support junior team members, fostering a collaborative and innovative environment.

Qualifications

Have a minimum of 8 years experience as a software engineer

Experience with at least one of the following technologies: Python, Rust, and/or Go

Experience with shipping vertical features both individually and as part of a larger team.

Previous experience with SaaS products (SOA preferred)

Minimum requirement of Bachelors degree in related field (computer science, computer engineering, etc.)

Have an excellent level of English, both written and spoken

You are a good fit if you

• Have strong fundamentals in a variety of software development paradigms (e.g. object oriented, functional)
• Understand trade-offs and are able to articulate the pros and cons of each option
• Have used or want to use AI driven development tactics
• Have worked on distributed systems at scale
• Are comfortable managing ambiguity and driving clarity and innovation
• Understand how to make tradeoffs to ship useful features today without sacrificing long-term quality
• Are highly motivated and able to build alignment across stakeholders
• Can operate independently and unblock yourself when needed

You'll have an edge if

• Have extensive knowledge in AI development tactics with successful implementation examples
• Are a Rust subject matter expert
• Have previous experience with Kafka at scale
• Have previous experience with automated testing
• Have experience working on a distributed team
• Compensation & Benefits
• This is an FTE role only (CIM)
• Salary: Competitive, based on experience

Equity Stake

Benefits: medical insurance, life insurance, vision& dental coverage, office refresh stipend e.g.

Equity or comparable benefits may be offered depending on the legal limitations

What to expect in the hiring process (all video interviews unless accommodations are needed)

Interview with Talent Acquisition Partner

Interview with Hiring Manager

Team Interviews

dbt Labs is an equal opportunity employer, committed to building an inclusive team that welcomes diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences. Even if your experience doesn’t perfectly align with the job description, we encourage you to apply—we value potential just as much as a perfect resume.

Want to learn more about our focus on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at dbt Labs? Check out our DEI page.

dbt Labs reserves the right to amend or withdraw the posting at any time. For employees outside the United States, dbt Labs offers a competitive benefits package. RSUs or comparable benefits may be offered depending on the legal or country limitations.