Backend Infrastructure Engineer

Dagster Labs is an early-stage, well-funded startup revolutionizing data orchestration through their open-source platform, Dagster. The company is dedicated to empowering organizations in creating scalable, productive data platforms, with a culture that values respectful communication, creativity, and user-centric development.

As a Backend Infrastructure Engineer, you'll be at the forefront of improving Dagster's core architecture and infrastructure, ensuring high performance at scale. You'll work on Dagster Cloud, aimed to become the leading hosted solution for data systems orchestration. The role involves designing and implementing new systems, solving complex technical challenges, and collaborating with cross-functional teams.

The company offers a flexible, remote-first culture with offices in San Francisco, New York, and Minneapolis. They provide competitive compensation, including equity and comprehensive benefits. The work environment emphasizes collaborative development, with all open-source work done publicly on GitHub.

The tech stack includes Python and TypeScript, with frontend development utilizing GraphQL, Apollo, and React. The platform integrates with various databases, data warehouses, orchestration engines, and cloud services. This position offers an opportunity to work with modern infrastructure tools and technologies, including AWS, Kubernetes, and Postgres.

Dagster Labs is committed to building an inclusive team and open-source community, believing that diverse perspectives lead to better software development. They seek candidates who want to contribute to a high-performing software development environment while maintaining a welcoming atmosphere for people of all backgrounds.

This role is perfect for experienced engineers who appreciate clean APIs, thoughtful error messages, and user-centered system design. You'll be joining a team that values technical excellence, clear communication, and meaningful impact in the data orchestration space.