Job Title: Senior Software Engineer Company Name: Imply Job Url: https://simplify.jobs/jobs?query=Software+engineer&state=North+America&points=83%3B-170%3B7%3B-52&experience=Mid+Level%3BSenior&category=AI%2FML%2FGenAI+Engineering%3BBackend+Engineering%3BFrontend+Engineering%3BFull-Stack+Engineering%3BSoftware+Engineering&jobId=b4198121-92fb-46d6-8d75-697a5a96545b&workArrangement=Remote Job Description: Senior Software Engineer Confirmed live in the last 24 hours Unlock job analytics with Simplify+ Imply 51-200 employees Real-time analytics platform using Apache Druid Compensation Overview $155k - $215k/yr + Equity Plan Senior Burlingame, CA, USA Remote Category Software Engineering (1) Backend Engineering Required Skills Skills that you prefer have been highlighted Java Get referrals → You have ways to get a Imply referral from your network. Applications through a referral are 3x more likely to get an interview! History 2 events CLOSED Similar job posting Senior Software Engineer at Imply Nov 12, 2025 · 06:14 AM OPENED Similar job posting Senior Software Engineer at Imply Oct 31, 2025 · 05:47 AM Summary Full Job Posting You match the following Imply's candidate preferences Employers are more likely to interview you if you match these preferences: Degree Experience You have ways to get a Imply referral from your network. Get referrals → Requirements Experience developing high concurrency, performance-oriented Java systems At least 5 years of experience working as an Individual contributor Solid grasp on good software engineering practices such as code reviews and deep focus on testability and quality Strong communication skills: ability to explain complex technical concepts to designers, support staff, and other engineers Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience) Responsibilities Extend the druid query engine and storage system to support a wider class of query functions Build complex query capabilities with the best query performance Work with the field engineering team so they can offer the best support to our customers Help in the growth of Apache Druid community through code and design reviews Desired Qualifications Experience working on internals of large-scale distributed systems and databases such as Hadoop, Spark, Presto, ElasticSearch A history of open-source contributions is a plus; being a contributor on data-related projects is a big plus Keyword Match Needs Work - 4 out of 12 found Imply Website View Company Profile Imply analyzes large streams of events in real time using Apache Druid, a fast database for interactive analysis of big, event-driven data. Its offerings include Imply Cloud (a managed real-time analytics service) and on-premises deployments that let clients store, query, and visualize data as it arrives. The product suite combines Imply Pivot for interactive data exploration, Imply Clarity for performance analytics, Imply Manager for cluster deployment, and Imply Security for data protection. Its goal is to help tech firms, financial institutions, and other enterprises make fast, data-driven decisions by turning raw event data into actionable insights as it streams in. Company Size 51-200 Company Stage Series D Total Funding $215.3M Headquarters Burlingame, California Founded 2015 Simplify's Take What believers are saying Parallel query engine generally available accelerates massive real-time analytics. Developer Center launched October 31, 2023, boosts application innovation. Integrates with Claude, ChatGPT, Tableau, and Power BI for AI-ready analytics. What critics are saying ClickHouse outperforms Druid with 10x faster ingestion, causing customer defections.