Principal Apache Iceberg Engineer

At BairesDev®, we've been leading the way in technology projects for over 15 years. We deliver cutting-edge solutions to giants like Google and the most innovative startups in Silicon Valley. Our diverse 4,000+ team, composed of the world's Top 1% of tech talent, works on roles that drive significant impact worldwide.When you apply for this position, you're taking the first step in a process that goes beyond the ordinary. We aim to align your passions and skills with our vacancies, setting you on a path to exceptional career development and success.Principal Apache Iceberg Engineer at BairesDevWe are seeking a Principal Apache Iceberg Engineer to drive the architecture and development of distributed table formats and metadata management systems. You'll contribute to Apache Iceberg and related ecosystem projects (Spark, Flink, Hive), focusing on high-scale table architecture, core metadata improvements, and integration strategies.What You'll Do:- Contribute actively to Apache Iceberg and related open source projects as a core contributor.- Lead the design and optimization of table formats, snapshots, partitioning, and metadata management.- Define performance tuning strategies for large-scale tables and incremental operations.- Drive integration strategies with Spark, Flink, and Hive for batch and streaming workloads.What we are looking for:- 10+ years of experience in software development.- Strong expertise in distributed computing and large-scale data systems.- Deep understanding of Apache Iceberg table architecture, schema evolution, snapshots, partitioning, and incremental reads.- Proficiency in Java (primary), and Scala or Python for ecosystem integrations.- Proven experience in performance tuning and optimization of metadata and table operations.- Core contributions to Apache open source projects (Iceberg, Spark, Hive, Flink, or similar).- Advanced level of English.How we make your work (and your life) easier:- Excellent compensation in USD or your local currency if preferred.- Paid parental leave, vacation, & national holidays.- Innovative and multicultural work environment.- Collaborate and learn from the global Top 1% of talent in each area.- Supportive environment with mentorship, promotions, skill development, and diverse growth opportunities.Join a global team where your unique talents can truly thrive and make a significant impact!Apply now!