Full-Stack Engineer - Acryl Data

About Acryl Data is the company behind DataHub, the leading open-source metadata platform. Originally developed at LinkedIn, DataHub has grown into the largest open-source metadata community with over 12,000 data practitioners and deployments across 3,000+ organizations worldwide.Through our flagship product DataHub Cloud, we provide enterprise-grade data catalog and observability solutions that enable seamless data discovery, robust data observability, and federated governance across organizations' entire data ecosystem. Our customers range from innovative startups to Fortune 10 companies, all benefiting from our expertise in bringing clarity and control to complex data environments.Founded by the original creators of LinkedIn DataHub and Airbnb Dataportal, and backed by top-tier venture capital firms, Acryl Data combines deep technical expertise with a proven track record in building industry-leading data platforms.Role OverviewWe're seeking a seasoned Full Stack Engineering Lead to architect and drive the development of our high-performance, consumer-grade data platform. In this role, you'll lead the technical direction of our user-facing products, focusing on building scalable, responsive applications that handle complex data visualizations and interactions for data discovery, data quality, and data governance. You'll work at the intersection of technical excellence and user experience, ensuring our platform maintains sub-second response times while processing large datasets.Key ResponsibilitiesArchitect and lead the development of high-performance web applications with a focus on scalability and user experienceMentor and guide a team of engineers, fostering best practices in code quality, testing, and performance optimizationDrive technical decisions and architecture choices that enable rapid product iteration while maintaining system reliabilityCollaborate with product, design, and backend teams to deliver seamless user experiencesEstablish performance metrics and optimization strategies for complex data visualizations and interactionsLead code reviews and technical discussions to ensure high-quality implementationRequired Qualifications8+ years of full-stack engineering experience, with at least 3 years in a technical leadership roleProven track record of building and scaling consumer-facing web applications that handle significant user trafficDeep expertise in React, TypeScript, a JS testing framework (cypress, enzyme, react-testing), and modern frontend architecture patternsStrong experience with performance optimization, including code splitting, lazy loading, and state managementExpertise in GraphQL and frameworks like Apollo, with experience optimizing query performance and caching strategiesExperience with real-time data visualization and complex UI interactionsStrong background in building and maintaining microservices architectureTrack record of leading architectural decisions and technical initiativesExperience mentoring engineers and driving technical excellence within teamsFamiliarity with tools in the modern data and ML ecosystemPreferred QualificationsExperience working with DataHub is a huge plus!Previous experience at an early stage startupKnowledge of data governance and security best practicesTrack record of implementing data quality frameworksContributing to open-source projectsIf you're passionate about technology, enjoy working with customers, and want to be part of a fast-growing company changing the industry, we want to hear from you!How we workRemote first. We're a fully-distributed company, and our interaction culture is deliberately mixed between meeting culture and written. We're writing heavily because it forces clarity of thought; we have plenty of synchronous time to give space for collaborative ideation.At Acryl Data, representation matters – for us to build the best, most inclusive, accessible product for our community members, our work and team must reflect the lived experiences, unique perspectives, and communities around us. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.BenefitsCompetitive salaryEquity99% coverage of medical, dental and vision insurance for US EmployeesCarrot Fertility and Family Planning Remote friendlyMonthly co-working salaryOne-time home office budget

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