Data Software Engineer

Job Description

Company: Alaris Security
Location: San Francisco, CA
Workplace Type: On-site
Employment Type: Full-time

About the Role

Alaris Security is building the core technology stack for intelligent cyber security, unifying security data through a proprietary graph database and automated agent frameworks. In this role, you will design, architect, and refine the data infrastructure powering petabyte-scale workloads, cloud environments, on-premise deployments, and edge systems. You will build high-performance systems ensuring databases are secure, scalable, fault-tolerant, and optimized for real-time security operations.

What You’ll Do / Key Responsibilities

• Architect and scale core database systems to handle massive enterprise data volumes and real-time operational workflows.
• Design fault-tolerant data infrastructure operating seamlessly across cloud, on-premise, and edge environments.
• Develop performance testing frameworks and stress-testing methodologies to identify and eliminate system bottlenecks.
• Collaborate on data modeling and access patterns alongside product and engineering teams.
• Ensure data security and compliance with enterprise regulations such as SOC 2, GDPR, and HIPAA.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to build a world-class data team and shape long-term architectural roadmaps.

Requirements & Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in data engineering or database systems.
• 4+ years of experience working in enterprise environments with large-scale data systems.
• 3+ years of hands-on experience with PostgreSQL covering schema design, performance optimization, and scaling.
• Proficiency with TypeScript and modern backend engineering best practices.
• Deep understanding of data security, compliance standards, and governance frameworks.
• Strong leadership and communication skills paired with comfort in a fast-paced startup environment.

Preferred / Bonus Qualifications

• Experience with graph databases or distributed data systems.