About the Role
Northbeam’s team is growing, and they’re hiring a Software Engineer, Data Systems (Python) in a remote capacity. More jobs at Northbeam and this is a mid-level opportunity for someone past the fundamentals and ready to own larger pieces of the work. If growth and real ownership matter to you, this role is worth exploring further.
This Software Engineer, Data Systems role at Northbeam puts you alongside experienced peers tackling problems that matter to the business, with real ownership built in. This is a full-time position with the stability and benefits that come with a permanent role.
Role Overview
With room to work independently, you’ll be a key part of the team’s day-to-day engineering work. Typical responsibilities for a Software Engineer, Data Systems at the mid level include:
- improve tooling and automation to make other engineers more productive
- ensure the reliability, scalability, and observability of core platform and data services
- partner with internal stakeholders to understand data and platform needs and prioritize accordingly
- architect build, and maintain the platforms and data pipelines other engineering teams rely on
Beyond the day-to-day, you’ll be expected to communicate clearly with teammates and stakeholders, document your work so others can build on it, and continuously look for ways to improve how the team ships software.
Requirements & Qualifications
Candidates should bring solid, practical experience and the ability to run with their own work, such as:
- experience building and operating scalable platform or data infrastructure
- a service mindset toward the internal teams your platform supports
- hands-on experience with Python
- comfort working with cloud infrastructure and infrastructure-as-code
- strong understanding of distributed systems, pipelines, and reliability practices
Don’t check every box? Apply anyway — Northbeam weighs demonstrated ability and growth potential alongside how closely your resume matches the list.
Location & Work Setup
You’d be based in United States for this role. It’s structured as a remote position, with the team distributed and collaborating primarily online. Any specifics around work arrangements or relocation get confirmed during the interview process. Like most remote roles, it involves a mix of synchronous meetings and asynchronous updates, so clear communication matters alongside technical skill.
How to Apply
Ready to apply? Head to Northbeam’s careers page with a current resume that speaks to this Software Engineer, Data Systems role. A short note explaining your interest in the team and role can help you stand out from the pool. View all Platform & Data Engineer openings if you’d like to compare this opportunity with similar openings.
