JOB TITLE: Software Engineer IV - Python, SQL, Linux
LOCATION: Remote, but hybrid work in Menlo Park, CA is preferred (3 days in the office/week).
DURATION: 6 Months (Potential Extension)
PAY RANGE: $88 - $95/hr.
TOP 3 SKILLS:
Advanced Python; SQL query building & optimization
Linux + shell scripting
Web scraping / large-scale data processing; Cloud platforms (AWS/GCP/Azure); DevOps / CI/CD tooling
Company:
Our client is a Fortune 500 multinational technology company headquartered in Menlo Park, CA.
Position Overview:
We are seeking a Software Engineer to support data processing and application development initiatives. The ideal candidate will be responsible for building reliable web-scraping scripts, optimizing data workflows with SQL, and delivering high-quality, maintainable code in a collaborative engineering environment.
Key Responsibilities:
Design and deploy efficient Python scripts to parse and download large-scale web datasets.
Construct and optimize complex SQL queries for downstream data processing and analytics.
Author clean, performant, and well-maintained code adhering to established software engineering standards.
Participate actively in peer code reviews and drive continuous improvement in development best practices.
Diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve software defects to ensure high system reliability and performance.
Maintain comprehensive technical documentation to support application sustainability.
Communicate technical updates and collaborate effectively with cross-functional stakeholders and team members.
Key projects:
Scalable web-scraping/download scripts
Complex SQL for analytics pipelines
Defect resolution and reliability improvements
Technical documentation
Day-to-Day Responsibilities:
Write/deploy Python scripts
Optimize SQL
Review peers' code
Debug issues
Document systems
Sync with cross-functional stakeholders
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
6+ years of professional experience in software engineering.
Advanced proficiency in Python development.
Strong practical experience operating within Linux environments and writing shell scripts.
Solid proficiency in constructing and optimizing SQL queries.
Proven problem-solving capabilities, analytical acumen, and rigorous attention to detail.
Demonstrated ability to deliver results both independently and within collaborative project teams.
Experience contributing to large-scale software development initiatives.
Preferred Qualifications:
Master’s degree in Computer Science or a related technical field.
Demonstrated experience in web scraping and processing large-scale datasets.
Hands-on experience with cloud infrastructure platforms (e.g., AWS, GCP, Azure).
Familiarity with DevOps methodologies, CI/CD, and infrastructure tools.
Foundational understanding of data analytics and machine learning concepts.
Must-Have Skills:
Advanced Python
SQL query building & optimization
Linux + shell scripting
Nice-to-Have Skills:
Web scraping / large-scale data processing
Cloud platforms (AWS/GCP/Azure)
DevOps / CI/CD tooling
Experience/Degrees:
6+ Minimum Years of Experience
Required — Bachelor's in CS, Software Engineering, or related technical field.
Preferred — Master's in CS or related technical field.
Pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, qualified applicants will be considered for assignment with arrest and conviction records. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness, meet client expectations, standards, and accompanying requirements, and safeguard business operations and company reputation.
BENEFITS SUMMARY: Individual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base hourly rate or annual salary only, unless otherwise stated. In addition to base compensation, full-time roles are eligible for Medical, Dental, Vision, Commuter and 401K benefits with company matching.
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Numbers & Facts
Location
Menlo Park, CA (Remote)
Salary
$88–$98.06 Per Hour
Skills
Amazon Web Services (AWS)unmatched
Analysis Skillsunmatched
Best Practicesunmatched
Bug Tracking Softwareunmatched
Business Operationsunmatched
Cloud Computingunmatched
Code Reviewsunmatched
CompTIA Linux+unmatched
Compensation Managementunmatched
Computer Scienceunmatched
Continuous Deployment/Deliveryunmatched
Continuous Improvementunmatched
Continuous Integrationunmatched
Cross-Functionalunmatched
Data Analysisunmatched
Data Processingunmatched
Data Setsunmatched
Debugging Skillsunmatched
Detail Orientedunmatched
DevOpsunmatched
Fortune 500 Customersunmatched
GCP (Good Clinical Practices)unmatched
High Reliabilityunmatched
Identify Issuesunmatched
Linux Operating Systemunmatched
Machine Learningunmatched
Machine Toolunmatched
Microsoft Windows Azureunmatched
Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
Process Improvementunmatched
Python Programming/Scripting Languageunmatched
Query Optimizationunmatched
Reliability Engineeringunmatched
SQL (Structured Query Language)unmatched
Scalable System Developmentunmatched
Scripting (Scripting Languages)unmatched
Software Administrationunmatched
Software Developmentunmatched
Software Engineeringunmatched
Sustainabilityunmatched
Systems Reliabilityunmatched
Team Playerunmatched
Technical Writingunmatched
Unix Shell Programmingunmatched
Writing Skillsunmatched
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