Staff Software Engineer - Semantic Layer

About the Role: dbt Labs is the pioneer of analytics engineering, helping data teams transform raw data into reliable, actionable insights. We are looking for a Staff Software Engineer to join the Semantic Layer team in Bangalore (Remote). You will be a core contributor to MetricFlow, the open-source semantic engine that powers the dbt Semantic Layer.

What You'll Do

• Design, build, and maintain core features of MetricFlow, including metric definitions, query compilation, and SQL generation.
• Own MetricFlow as an open-source project, reviewing pull requests, managing releases, and engaging the community.
• Collaborate with engineers across dbt Cloud and dbt Core to ensure seamless integration.
• Improve performance, reliability, and observability of metric query execution at scale.
• Write clear technical documentation, RFCs, and design docs, and mentor other engineers.

What You Bring

• Strong professional software engineering experience with a track record of shipping production systems.
• Deep proficiency in Python, including modern typing, testing practices, and packaging.
• Strong SQL fundamentals and an understanding of analytical query engines and data warehouses.
• Experience designing systems involving parsing, compilation, or transformation (e.g., query planners, DSL compilers).
• Bonus: Prior experience maintaining open-source projects, familiarity with dbt or MetricFlow, and a background in data warehousing internals.

Benefits

• Market-leading salary, equity, and comprehensive health insurance.
• Generous time off, learning & wellness stipends, and home-office support.
• Opportunity to be a public, named maintainer of a foundational open-source project.
• Fully remote work flexibility within India.