Sigma Computing
Software Engineer - Compiler
$170K–$235K
San Francisco, CA +1 · Full-time · Posted Jun 10, 2026
- Location
- San Francisco, CA
San Francisco, California, United States - Experience
- 5+ years experience engineering high-quality software systems
About the job
Build compiler infrastructure that converts spreadsheet interactions into optimized SQL for interactive analytics on cloud data warehouses.
What you'll do
- Design and maintain compiler infrastructure and intermediate representations that translate spreadsheet operations into optimized query plans.
- Improve query performance and accuracy, contributing to backend Rust and frontend TypeScript foundations.
- Debug complex issues and collaborate on design reviews, code reviews, and architectural decisions.
What they ask for
- Demonstrated success building and maintaining complex infrastructure or core platform services.
- Deep understanding of computer science fundamentals, particularly compilers, algorithms, and SQL optimization.
- Experience working in an iterative, high-cadence environment.
- Passion for teamwork, technical ownership, and continually raising the engineering bar.
Nice to have
- Exposure to distributed systems, query optimization, or database internals.
- Experience with API or data model design for high-performance cloud services, or familiarity with cloud infrastructure (GCP, AWS, or Azure).
Pay
$170k - $235k annually (base salary)
Tools
Rust, TypeScript, GCP, AWS, Azure, Go, Node, K8s, GraphQL
AI focus
The hiring process uses AI tools to assist with candidate screening and assessment; this job description does not state that the role involves AI development.
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