Software Engineer – Platform

Dagster Labs

Software Engineer on Platform team at Dagster Labs, developing scalable data systems using Python. Focused on backend system optimization and collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Posted 4/27/2026full-timeRemote • California, Minnesota, New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $190,000 - $230,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Distributed SystemsPython

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and optimize core backend systems and infrastructure components.
Enhance efficiency, scalability, and stability of critical system resources through analysis and refinement.
Partner with cross-functional teams to align on product development needs and deliver impactful solutions.
Review designs and code to maintain high standards of quality and performance across the team.

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of relevant software development experience
Expertise in the full software development lifecycle, from scoping and planning to delivery and iteration
Strong command of software system design, including scalability, third party integrations, and API design
Fluent in Python
Strong written and oral communication skills
Experience in a high-functioning engineering organization working on large-scale distributed systems or B2B SaaS applications
Proven effectiveness at contributing to and executing as part of a team

Benefits

Comp & perks

equity
benefits
flexible remote work options

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Hard Skills & Tools

Pythonsoftware development lifecyclesoftware system designAPI designscalabilitythird party integrationsbackend systemsinfrastructure componentscode reviewperformance optimization

Soft Skills

communication skillsteam collaborationproblem-solvinganalytical skillscross-functional teamworkquality assuranceefficiency enhancementimpactful solutionsadaptabilityexecution effectiveness