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Acceldata
Acceldata

Kitchener

Staff Software Engineer - Open Source Data Platform (ODP)

8-12 YearFull-timeOn-sitePosted Mar 16, 2026

Job Description

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are seeking a Staff Engineer with at least 9 years of experience in distributed systems or data platform development. In this role, you will be a technical leader responsible for architecting and driving the technical direction of critical components within the Acceldata Open Data Platform (ODP). You will work on solving the most challenging distributed systems problems, contribute to open-source communities, and mentor senior engineers while shaping the future of large-scale data infrastructure.
  You'll lead high-impact initiatives that directly influence how petabyte-scale data is managed, observed, and optimized across hybrid and cloud ecosystems. You'll collaborate with industry experts, Apache committers, and seasoned engineers who share your passion for distributed systems and open-source innovation.


WHY JOIN US

At Acceldata, you won't just be writing code; you'll be defining the architecture and technical vision for modern data platforms used by some of the world's largest enterprises.    Your technical decisions will shape mission-critical systems, and your contributions will be visible across the global data ecosystem. If you're ready to take ownership of complex technical challenges and drive innovation at scale, Acceldata is where you belong.

What this role uses daily

The skills this role uses day to day.

Distributed SystemsData Platform ArchitectureOpen Source ContributionSoftware ArchitectureTechnical LeadershipMentoringCloud Computing

About the Company

Acceldata

Acceldata

Acceldata's platform runs data workloads & AI agents where data lives — observability, governance, & runtime control built in across hybrid clouds.

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