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Software Engineer - Compiler

Sigma Computing

New York, NY · full time · Senior

$170,000 – $235,000

Listed on Sigma Computing’s own careers site. You apply with them directly — we never stand between you and the employer.

What this role is

This role builds the compiler infrastructure that translates spreadsheet interactions into optimized SQL queries for Sigma's analytics platform. It's suited to engineers with deep systems expertise who want to work on query optimization and compiler design problems at scale.

Our summary, not Sigma Computing’s wording. The full posting is on their site.

What they ask for

Required

  • 5+ years building high-quality software systems
  • Experience building and maintaining complex infrastructure or core platform services
  • Deep understanding of compilers, algorithms, and SQL optimization
  • Passion for teamwork and technical ownership
  • Experience in iterative, high-cadence environments

Nice to have

  • Exposure to distributed systems or database internals
  • API or data model design experience in high-performance cloud services
  • Familiarity with cloud infrastructure (GCP, AWS, Azure)
  • Experience with Rust, Go, Node.js, Kubernetes, or GraphQL

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