Software Engineer II, Data Platform

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Design and enhance the systems that support Fetch’s data products, encompassing data pipelines, regulated data access, delivery infrastructure, and integrations with partners.

• Recognize ambiguous and high-impact technical challenges and lead the efforts to find solutions.

• Take ownership of technical issues and establish projects aimed at addressing systemic challenges.

• Improve technical quality, reliability, and efficiency through code reviews, refactoring, controlled rollouts, and proactive stability enhancements.

• Drive multi-system projects, migrations, and phased implementations across various teams and departments.

• Discover tools, processes, and platform functionalities that enhance team productivity and lessen operational burdens.

• Assist in defining the team’s direction and objectives while conveying technical strategies and trade-offs effectively.

• Work in partnership with Product teams, Technical Project Managers, and partner engineering teams.

• Mentor peers and junior engineers, offering constructive feedback to foster growth.

⛳️ Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of professional software engineering experience, showcasing a history of expanding technical scope and accountability.

• Strong foundation in platform or backend engineering, with demonstrated experience in building reliable, scalable systems.

• Experience in data pipelines, integrations, or delivery infrastructure is advantageous.

• Proven capability to independently identify and define ambiguous technical challenges, followed by executing the necessary work to resolve them.

• Previous ownership of systems or components utilized by multiple teams or consumers, emphasizing reliability and consistent operation.

• History of enhancing code quality, system health, or engineering practices within a team, often initiated independently.

• Experience in contributing to or leading cross-team technical projects, including migrations or phased rollouts.

• Strong understanding of data infrastructure essentials — pipelines, governed data access, and large-scale delivery.

• Excellent instincts for code reviews and sound judgment regarding rollout safety, monitoring, and operational risks.

• Experience in mentoring peers or junior engineers.

• Proficiency in modern software ecosystems such as Kubernetes, event streaming, CI/CD, observability tools, and AI-assisted development workflows.

• Ability to clearly communicate technical trade-offs and build consensus among stakeholders without relying on formal authority.

• Comfortable working in uncertain, dynamic environments with a focus on measurable outcomes.

🏝️ Benefits

• Equity: We provide full-time employees with equity in Fetch, allowing everyone to benefit from the company's growth.

• 401(k): Fetch matches your contributions dollar for dollar, up to 4% of your eligible salary.

• Benefits for humans and pets: We offer comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans for all, including coverage for your pets.

• Continuing Education: Fetch provides up to $10,000 annually for education reimbursement.

• Employee Resource Groups: Participate in employee-led groups focused on promoting a diverse and inclusive workplace through events, discussions, and advocacy. These groups contribute to our Inclusion Council with members of executive leadership.

• Paid Time Off: In addition to our flexible PTO policy, Fetch observes 9 paid holidays, along with a week-long break at the end of the year.

• Robust Leave Policies: Enjoy 14 weeks of fully paid parental leave for all employees, plus an additional 6 weeks of paid recovery leave for birthing parents, along with a flexible return-to-work schedule.

• Calvin Care Cash: Employees welcoming new family members will receive a one-time $2,000 incentive to assist with expenses related to childcare, clothing, diapers, and more!

• Flexible Work Environment: Collaborate with your team in one of our beautiful offices, or work fully remotely from anywhere in the US for US-based roles.

• Hardware and software provided for remote work.