Data Platform Tech Lead (Architect)
Instrumental Inc.Palo Alto, California, United States
Posted February 5, 2026
205000 - 257000 USD
Full Time
About the Company
Instrumental is a growing team that works collaboratively, supports each other, and is energized by having impact.
Job Description
Instrumental is building a new product and technology to reduce waste in manufacturing. We're looking for a Data Platform Tech Lead / Architect to build a cloud native, highly performing, scalable, and reliable data platform.
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience in building large scale distributed cloud data platforms
- BS/MS/PhD degree in Computer Science or related majors
- Strong proficiency in at least one of the following programming languages: Go (preferred), Java, Rust, or Scala
- Deep understanding of message queuing, batch and stream processing
- Extensive experience in data modeling, data lake, and various database technologies (Postgres, MongoDB, Iceberg, ClickHouse) + indexing/caching (ElasticSearch, Redis)
- Cloud-native architecture expertise (AWS preferred)
- Experience leading architectural efforts for performance-sensitive systems (latency-critical services, multi-tenancy, large-scale indexing pipelines)
- Track record of driving projects from conception to completion by collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders, mentoring and leading engineering teams
Benefits
- Health
- Vision
- Dental
- Commuter plans
- Parental leave