Chalk is building the data platform that powers the future of machine learning applications. We tear down complexity, latency, and scale barriers that have traditionally constrained ML capabilities. Our platform combines Rust-speed performance with elegant tools that developers love to use. Leading companies depend on Chalk for everything from stopping fraudulent credit card swipes, verifying identities, and maximizing clean energy capture. Weāve recently raised a $50 million Series A, led by Felicis.
We are hiring Software Engineers to join our team. This is an opportunity to join us in-person as an early employee and make a large impact at a high growth start-up. You will tackle challenging engineering problems with a high degree of autonomy and ownership.
We are looking for a software engineer with a strong background in systems engineering. At Chalk we are solving problems drawn from the fields of DBMS query planning & optimization, compilers, and distributed analytical data processing systems.
Chalk uses dynamic and static analysis of Python programs in order to optimize arbitrary user Python code, infers and orchestrates infrastructure implied by the structure of that code, and tracks metadata about flow of data through these systems.
Weāre in the office 5 days a week. When unavoidable conflicts come up, weāre flexible. This is not a hybrid role.
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Work directly with Chalkās co-founders
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Design, implement, ship, and maintain significant components of our query planning and execution engine
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Iterate rapidly to improve Chalkās platform in response to customer needs
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4+ years experience of professional backend software engineering experience
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Strong working knowledge of computer science fundamentals. Weāre not looking for experience from drilling leet code ā we need folks who are comfortable building and maintaining real systems
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Comfort with leading development of new components of existing systems, and with taking ownership of existing software
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Track record of learning new concepts quickly
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Ability to work autonomously & to make pragmatic tradeoffs with an eye towards business outcomes
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Strong communication skills
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Bachelorās degree in Computer Science or equivalent
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Experience implementing data infrastructure
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Experience with distributed systems/compilers/query planners
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Experience with developing PaaS-like software
āļøComprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your family
š¦ Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Health Savings Account (HSA)
š Flex Commuter Benefits
š¦® Expert Healthcare Guidance
šļø15 days of PTO and 14 company holidays each year
š® Daily lunch and dinner on Chalk
š„¤Office is fully-stocked with drinks and snacks to fuel your work day.
š½ļø Staying late? Dinner is on us
š Staying even later? Grab an Uber / Lyft home on Chalk
šTeam building events & happy hours
Chalk offers early team members a generous salary + equity package based on experience and competitive benefits.
Actual compensation awarded to successful candidates will be based on several factors, including but not limited to: market, location, scope of the position and individual qualifications objectively assessed during the interview process.
Our comprehensive total package plays a major role in how we recognize individuals for the impact they will have on Chalkās growth and us achieving our goals.
Chalk is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and inclusion and provide reasonable accommodations to anyone in need of individualized support.