Software Engineer II (Evergreen)

Overview

Demandbase is the only pipeline AI platform that empowers GTM teams to automate growth at scale. With a unified view of data, insights, actions, and outcomes, B2B enterprises can seamlessly align and execute their account-based GTM strategies with confidence. Thousands of businesses trust Demandbase to maximize revenue, minimize waste, and consolidate their data and tech stacks – all in one platform.

As a company, we’re as committed to growing careers as we are to building world-class technology. We invest heavily in people, our culture, and the community around us. We have also continuously been recognized as One of The Best Places To Work in the San Francisco Bay Area by Fortune, and One of The 60 Best Companies To Sell For by Selling Power. Our offices are located in San Francisco, New York, Austin, Seattle, India, and the United Kingdom.

About This Pipeline Role

This is a pipeline posting for potential future openings on our Data Engineering team. While we are not actively hiring for this position at this time, we are always looking to connect with talented Senior Data Engineers who are passionate about building and optimizing large-scale data systems. By joining our talent pipeline, you’ll stay on our radar for future opportunities that align with your skills and interests as they become available.

In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to work with millions of complex, messy datasets and design innovative solutions to build high-quality data products. Over time, you’ll also get to explore areas like Machine Learning (ML) and Natural Language Processing (NLP), while leveraging AI tools to enhance coding, design, and documentation processes.If you’re an experienced engineer who’s passionate about data and eager to create meaningful impact, we’d love to stay connected.

Responsibilities (in a Future Role)

Core Engineering & System Design

• Design, build, and optimize scalable, distributed data processing systems.
• Develop and maintain robust data architectures supporting performance, growth, and reliability.
• Solve complex challenges in data ingestion, transformation, and processing pipelines using modern frameworks and tools.
• Write clean, efficient, and production-grade code in Java or Scala.
• Leverage multithreading, distributed computing, and performance optimization techniques to ensure system efficiency.
• Implement unit and integration testing frameworks to ensure code reliability and maintainability.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams—product, analytics, and infrastructure—to translate business needs into scalable data solutions.
  
  

• Lead design and implementation efforts within your problem space, ensuring timely and high-quality delivery.
• Follow and advocate for engineering best practices, including code reviews, CI/CD, and observability.
• Take initiative to identify and resolve system bottlenecks, performance issues, and architectural gaps.
• Contribute to product roadmap discussions, helping align technical solutions with broader business goals.
  
  

• Stay current with emerging technologies in data engineering and big data processing.
• Collaborate effectively within small, agile development teams.
• Embrace feedback and iterate quickly to improve both technical and team outcomes.
• Cultivate a growth-oriented mindset, exploring innovations in NLP and data scalability.
  
  

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or an equivalent technical discipline from a top engineering institution.
• 5-8 years of experience in software or data engineering, ideally in a product-focused environment.
• Strong fundamentals in computer science, including algorithms, data structures, and systems design.
• Proficiency in Java or Scala for production-grade development.
• Experience with multithreading, distributed systems, and performance tuning.
• Solid understanding of database concepts and proficiency in SQL.
• Exposure to Big Data technologies such as Apache Spark, Kafka, or Airflow is a plus.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Experience writing unit and integration tests as part of development best practices.
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Self-motivated, curious, and eager to learn new technologies in a fast-paced environment.
  
  

Our benefits include Group Medical, Personal Accident, and Term Life Insurance for comprehensive protection. Preventive healthcare covers dental, vision, and OPD needs, complemented by strong mental health support. We also provide a fitness benefit, car lease policy, and gratuity for long-term financial well-being.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Demandbase

At Demandbase, we believe in creating a workplace culture that values and celebrates diversity in all its forms. We recognize that everyone brings unique experiences, perspectives, and identities to the table, and we are committed to building a community where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported. Discrimination of any kind is not tolerated, and we strive to ensure that every individual has an equal opportunity to succeed and grow, regardless of their gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, race, ethnicity, background, marital status, genetic information, education level, veteran status, national origin, or any other protected status. We do not automatically disqualify applicants with criminal records and will consider each applicant on a case-by-case basis.

We recognize that not all candidates will have every skill or qualification listed in this job description. If you feel you have the level of experience to be successful in the role, we encourage you to apply!

We acknowledge that true diversity and inclusion requires ongoing effort, and we are committed to doing the work required to make our workplace a safe and equitable space for all. Join us in building a community where we can learn from each other, celebrate our differences, and work together.

Unsolicited Submissions

At Demandbase, we value thoughtful partnerships and direct connections with candidates. We’re not accepting unsolicited resumes or outreach from third-party recruiting agencies. Any unsolicited submissions will not be reviewed, and no fees will be paid.