Software Engineer - Storage & Compute - Nominal
DODGERTOWN, CA 90090
About the Job
New York, NY / Los Angeles, CA / Austin, TXEngineering /Full-time /On-siteAbout NominalNominal is a venture-backed company with offices in Los Angeles, Austin, and New York City.
We’re focused on building software and data solutions for organizations that test and validate complex systems—think drones, rocket engines, satellites, and nuclear reactors.
Supported by leading investors like General Catalyst, Founders Fund, Lux Capital, and more, we’re gaining strong traction in the commercial and government aerospace and defense industrial base, including working directly with the Department of Defense.Our team includes engineers and operators from SpaceX, Palantir, Anduril, Lockheed Martin, and NASA, all working toward a common goal: making it faster and easier for hardware engineers to push the boundaries of advanced technology safely and efficiently.
Our platform helps engineering teams accelerate test data review and analysis, scaling testing campaigns to save time and cut costs.As a Backend Software Engineer, you will develop and maintain high-performance distributed systems for processing and storing telemetry data.
You will also help design scalable storage solutions, optimize system performance, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver effective data solutions.ð About the role Build and maintain distributed systems that process and store telemetry and sensor data.Design scalable storage solutions to manage large, real-time datasets.Improve system performance and reliability, making sure everything runs smoothly at scale.Work with engineers from other parts of the company to support specific customer needs.Help set the technical direction of the backend, sharing your experience to guide early career engineers.Stay on top of new developments in data engineering and apply what’s useful to improve our platform.
Skills that accelerate us5+ years building and maintaining distributed systems with a focus on performance and reliability.Strong with languages like Java, Go, or Rust, and comfortable writing clean, maintainable code.Practical experience with cloud services (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and tools like Docker, Kubernetes, and Terraform.Understanding of storage solutions—Parquet, Druid, InfluxDB, ClickHouse, TimescaleDB, or similar— and experience with real-time data and telemetry systems.Familiarity with technologies like Apache Arrow, Kafka, Spark, or Flink, plus experience with distributed databases.Ability to explain your ideas clearly to others, whether they’re technical or non-technical.
Benefits/PerksMedical, dental, and vision insurance with 100% of premiums coveredUnlimited PTO /sick leaveFree lunch, snacks, and coffeeLearning stipendQuarterly company retreats$120,000 - $180,000 a yearCompensation at Nominal for eligible roles consists of a base salary, equity, and benefits.
The base salary is just one part of the overall compensation package, which may also include equity in the form of stock options.
In addition, we offer comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance, life coverage, a 401(k) retirement plan, learning stipend, and unlimited PTO.
Please note that benefits may vary based on your location and are subject to change.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.
We’re focused on building software and data solutions for organizations that test and validate complex systems—think drones, rocket engines, satellites, and nuclear reactors.
Supported by leading investors like General Catalyst, Founders Fund, Lux Capital, and more, we’re gaining strong traction in the commercial and government aerospace and defense industrial base, including working directly with the Department of Defense.Our team includes engineers and operators from SpaceX, Palantir, Anduril, Lockheed Martin, and NASA, all working toward a common goal: making it faster and easier for hardware engineers to push the boundaries of advanced technology safely and efficiently.
Our platform helps engineering teams accelerate test data review and analysis, scaling testing campaigns to save time and cut costs.As a Backend Software Engineer, you will develop and maintain high-performance distributed systems for processing and storing telemetry data.
You will also help design scalable storage solutions, optimize system performance, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver effective data solutions.ð About the role Build and maintain distributed systems that process and store telemetry and sensor data.Design scalable storage solutions to manage large, real-time datasets.Improve system performance and reliability, making sure everything runs smoothly at scale.Work with engineers from other parts of the company to support specific customer needs.Help set the technical direction of the backend, sharing your experience to guide early career engineers.Stay on top of new developments in data engineering and apply what’s useful to improve our platform.
Skills that accelerate us5+ years building and maintaining distributed systems with a focus on performance and reliability.Strong with languages like Java, Go, or Rust, and comfortable writing clean, maintainable code.Practical experience with cloud services (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and tools like Docker, Kubernetes, and Terraform.Understanding of storage solutions—Parquet, Druid, InfluxDB, ClickHouse, TimescaleDB, or similar— and experience with real-time data and telemetry systems.Familiarity with technologies like Apache Arrow, Kafka, Spark, or Flink, plus experience with distributed databases.Ability to explain your ideas clearly to others, whether they’re technical or non-technical.
Benefits/PerksMedical, dental, and vision insurance with 100% of premiums coveredUnlimited PTO /sick leaveFree lunch, snacks, and coffeeLearning stipendQuarterly company retreats$120,000 - $180,000 a yearCompensation at Nominal for eligible roles consists of a base salary, equity, and benefits.
The base salary is just one part of the overall compensation package, which may also include equity in the form of stock options.
In addition, we offer comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance, life coverage, a 401(k) retirement plan, learning stipend, and unlimited PTO.
Please note that benefits may vary based on your location and are subject to change.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.
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