Technical Lead - Data Foundation Team

AI-powered enterprise knowledge management platform combining search and AI capabilities, founded by former Google and Facebook engineers.
$180,000 - $280,000
Backend
Staff Software Engineer
Hybrid
101 - 500 Employees
5+ years of experience
AI · Enterprise SaaS

Description For Technical Lead - Data Foundation Team

Glean is revolutionizing enterprise knowledge work through AI-powered solutions. Founded by former Google search and Facebook engineers, we're building a comprehensive system of intelligence that combines the power of Google-like search with ChatGPT capabilities for enterprise use. Our platform serves as the crucial bridge between AI and knowledge, integrating company-wide information for deep understanding and superior search relevance.

As a Technical Lead in our Data Foundation Team, you'll be at the forefront of building and scaling our enterprise data ingestion and management infrastructure. This role is critical as we enter a hyper-growth phase, requiring someone who can build world-class software systems while maintaining our fast-paced, customer-driven culture.

You'll lead initiatives in building scalable distributed systems handling billions of documents, drive product innovation, and work directly with customers to ensure our solutions meet real-world needs. The role combines technical leadership with hands-on engineering, requiring both system architecture expertise and practical implementation skills.

Backed by top-tier VCs including Sequoia, Kleiner Perkins, and General Catalyst, we offer a collaborative environment where you'll work alongside experienced leaders from companies like Google, Slack, Facebook, and Dropbox. This is an opportunity to shape the future of enterprise knowledge work while working with cutting-edge AI technology.

Last updated 10 days ago

Responsibilities For Technical Lead - Data Foundation Team

  • Lead new product initiatives for enterprise data ingestion and management
  • Scale distributed systems to handle billions of permissions-aware documents
  • Build new systems from the ground up
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams on business-critical projects
  • Work directly with customers

Requirements For Technical Lead - Data Foundation Team

Java
Python
  • 5+ years of software engineering experience with 2 years as a technical lead
  • Experience delivering high scale backend services
  • Track record of delivering vertical projects spanning multiple teams
  • Experience scaling systems for large numbers of customers
  • Strong leadership skills
  • Strategic thinking abilities
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to thrive in fast-paced environments

Benefits For Technical Lead - Data Foundation Team

Medical Insurance
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
401k
Education Budget
  • Competitive compensation
  • Medical, Vision and Dental coverage
  • Flexible work environment and time-off policy
  • 401k
  • Company events
  • Home office improvement stipend
  • Annual education stipend
  • Wellness stipend
  • Daily healthy lunches and dinners

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