Cognite - Senior Software Engineer - DataOps

What You'll Own And Build :Build Systems That Power Industrial DataOps :- Design and implement high-throughput data ingestion and processing services that integrate industrial data sources into a unified, contextualized data platform.- Own key components and services end-to-end, from technical design through deployment, monitoring, and production operations.- Contribute to architectural discussions and collaborate with Principal/Staff engineers on technical design and platform strategy.Solve Complex Industrial Data Challenges :- Build robust, fault-tolerant services and APIs that process industrial data at scale with high reliability.- Implement low-latency microservices that power real-time industrial AI applications, digital twins, and predictive maintenance systems.- Tackle complex technical problems across the stack, demonstrating technical depth and ability to work in multiple programming languages.Work on challenges like :- Real-time data processing, distributed system design, schema evolution, query optimization, and multi-tenant SaaS architecture.Own Operational Excellence for Your Services :- Build services with strong observability and monitoring, ensuring system health, uptime, and fast incident response.- Take ownership of your services: performance tuning, capacity planning, and continuous optimization.- Participate in on-call rotations, solve live production issues, and conduct thorough RCA (Root Cause Analysis) to prevent recurrence.- Evaluate and propose new technologies and approaches to improve your services and team productivity.Grow as a Technical Leader :- Write high-quality, well-tested, and maintainable code that sets the standard for engineering excellence.- Participate in architectural reviews and contribute your perspective on system design and technical decisions.- Mentor junior engineers through code reviews, pair programming, and technical guidance- Work hands-on to deliver features, fix critical bugs, and support high-priority initiatives.What You Bring To The Table :Strong Technical Foundation :- 8-10 years of hands-on software engineering experience building backend systems and distributed services in production.- Strong proficiency in one or more backend languages (C#, Rust, Scala, Kotlin, Java) with ability to write clean, performant, and maintainable code.- True polyglot engineer: while you have strong proficiency in one language, you're programming language agnostic and can seamlessly pick up and work in any codebase based on product needs (Note: C# proficiency is required for this role).- Solid understanding of distributed systems concepts: microservices, event-driven architectures, stream processing, message queues, and data consistency.- Hands-on experience building and operating RESTful APIs, microservices, and backend systems at scale.Backend & Data Engineering Skills :- Experience with Kubernetes, Docker and containerized deployments.- Working knowledge of databases: PostgreSQL, Elasticsearch, NoSQL systems, or similar technologies.- Experience with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, or GCP) and understanding of cloud-native development patterns.- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure as code, and modern development practices.System Design & Problem-Solving :- Ability to design clean, scalable solutions for well-defined problems and contribute to larger system designs.- Strong debugging and problem-solving skills, especially in production environments with distributed systems.- Good instincts for balancing technical quality with delivery speed and business priorities.World-Class Engineering Culture :- Work with globally distributed teams of exceptional engineers across Norway, US, and India.- Continuous learning: exposure to cutting-edge industrial AI, distributed systems, and cloud infrastructure.- Modern tech stack, best-in-class tools, and an engineering culture that values craftsmanship, ownership, and impact.- Clear growth path: Opportunity to grow into Staff/Principal engineer roles with mentorship from senior technical leaders.Qualifications Required :- Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience.- 12-15years of full-time software engineering experience building backend systems.- Strong proficiency in at least one backend language (C#, Rust, Scala, Kotlin, Java) with C# proficiency required for this role.- Programming language agnostic mindset: proven ability to work seamlessly across multiple languages and codebases.- Experience building and operating distributed services in production environments.- Strong English communication skills (written and verbal).Preferred :- Experience in industrial software, IoT platforms, or time-series data systems.- Familiarity with industrial protocols (OPC UA, PI/PI AF, WITSML) or interest in learning.- Experience with multiple backend languages (Rust, C#, Scala, Kotlin, Python).- Experience mentoring junior developers or leading small technical initiatives.- Track record of owning services end-to-end including production support.What We Offer :- Competitive compensation aligned with top talent in the Indian market.- Opportunity to work on globally impactful products used by Fortune 500 companies.- Career growth: Clear path to Staff and Principal engineer levels with mentorship from senior technical leaders.- Modern work environment: Flexible hybrid work, top-tier tools and infrastructure.- Learning & development: Conference budgets, certifications, and continuous upskilling.- Work directly with VP of Engineering and senior technical leaders in a high-trust, high-autonomy environment. 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