Staff Software Engineer – Data Platform

Summary

Join Guidewires Data Platform and Analytics team a group dedicated to building and operating our enterprise-grade cloud-native data platform that powers mission-critical insights for the worlds leading P&C insurers. We thrive on collaboration innovation and a culture that values curiosity and continuous learning. Our team leverages the latest in big data and cloud technologies to deliver scalable reliable and secure solutions that drive measurable value for our customers.

As a Staff Software Engineer Data Platform you will play a pivotal role in designing and building next-generation internet-scale data and analytics SaaS services. We are seeking a hands-on technical leader with deep expertise in distributed systems big data and cloud-native architectures. This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of Guidewires data platform solve complex engineering challenges and mentor others while contributing to our mission of delivering transformative innovation and operational excellence.

Job Description

What youll do

• Architect design and implement high-performance cloud-native data platform and analytics SaaS services that process billions of real-time data points.

• Lead the development of large-scale distributed systems using modern big data technologies (Kafka Hadoop Spark Flink Hive) and Java/Scala.

• Drive the design and build of real-time stream processing systems and microservices ensuring scalability reliability and data security.

• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to multiple teams fostering a collaborative and innovative engineering culture.

• Own and resolve complex code defects and champion best practices in software development and system design.

• Collaborate cross-functionally to deliver solutions aligned with Guidewires focus on AI cloud and data platform adoption.

• Emphasize team wins strong communication and agile delivery in a fast-paced environment.

• At Guidewire we foster a culture of curiosity innovation and responsible use of AIempowering our teams to continuously leverage emerging technologies and data-driven insights to enhance productivity and outcomes.

• Demonstrated ability to embrace AI and apply it to your current role as well as data-driven insights to drive innovation productivity and continuous improvement.

• 12 years experience in software engineering roles focused on data platforms or data engineering.

• Deep expertise in Java with proficiency in designing and building large-scale distributed systems.

• Design and development of Machine Learning Platform.

• Strong understanding of distributed systems principles (consistency availability durability reliability fault-tolerance consensus algorithms).

• Advanced knowledge of algorithms data structures and performance optimization.

• Experience with Kubernetes AWS Docker and infrastructure-as-code tools (Terraform/CloudFormation).

• Proven ability to design and develop microservices and API-driven systems.

• Excellent technical communication and mentoring skills.

• Eagerness to learn new technologies and a passion for innovation.

Preferred

• BS or MS degree in Computer Science Mathematics or related field (or equivalent experience).

• Experience building data platforms using the modern Big Data stack (Kafka Hadoop Spark Flink Hive) on public cloud.

• Familiarity with ELK Debezium and building SaaS/PaaS on AWS/GCP/Azure.

• Experience with TeamCity-based CI/CD pipelines.

• Experience developing in multiple programming languages and frameworks.

Your Impact

We believe in clarity and setting you up for your first six months youll lead the hands-on design and implementation of core components for Guidewires next-generation data platform collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable secure and high-performing solutions. Your work will directly support Guidewires mission to deliver operational excellence and transformative innovation accelerating AI cloud and data platform adoption for our customers. As you grow in the role your technical leadership and mentorship will influence the direction of our platform and the success of teams across the organization.

Whats in it for you

The people we employ give their all and in return we offer flexibility wherever we can such as:

• Flexible work environment (hybrid in San Mateo)

• Health and wellness benefits

• Paid time off programs including volunteer time off

• Market-competitive pay and incentive programs

• Continual development and internal career growth opportunities

• All new hires participate in our in-person orientation process to ensure a strong start and connection to our unique culture.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $169000 - $253000 . Your base pay will depend on your experience skills education training and location among other factors. All full-time positions or part-time roles working 30 hours or more a week at Guidewire are eligible for benefits that support their health and well-being including health dental and vision insurance paid time off and a company sponsored retirement addition some roles may be eligible for the annual company bonus plan commissions and/or long term incentive awards which are contingent on a variety of factors including but not limited to company and employee performance.

Disability Accommodations and Guidewires Appeals Process. Guidewire provides accommodations to the hiring process to create a fair opportunity for candidates with disabilities to contend for open positions. Accommodation requests should be directed to If things do not go as hoped we invite you to use our appeals process. Guidewire promises to independently review any denied accommodation and any decision not to offer you the position. The appeals process is the same in either case. Within five business days of receiving a notice of denial of an accommodation or receiving a notice of your non-selection for a vacancy e-mail to make an appeal. Guidewire will assign a new decision-maker to review the request and/or hiring decision who will then notify you in writing of a decision within 10 business days.

About Guidewire

Guidewire is the platform P&C insurers trust to engage innovate and grow efficiently. We combine digital core analytics and AI to deliver our platform as a cloud service. More than 540 insurers in 40 countries from new ventures to the largest and most complex in the world run on Guidewire.

As a partner to our customers we continually evolve to enable their success. We are proud of our unparalleled implementation track record with 1600 successful projects supported by the largest R&D team and partner ecosystem in the industry. Our Marketplace provides hundreds of applications that accelerate integration localization and innovation.

For more information please visit and follow us on Twitter: @GuidewirePandC.

Guidewire Software Inc. is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We are committed to an inclusive workplace and believe that a diversity of perspectives abilities and cultures is a key to our success. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race color ancestry religion sex national origin citizenship marital status age sexual orientation gender identity gender expression veteran status or disability. All offers are contingent upon passing a criminal history and other background checks where its applicable to the position.