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Software Engineer jobs at Fivetran sit at the core of its data integration platform, spanning backend systems, pipeline infrastructure, and connector development. The company has a consistent record of sponsoring work visas for engineering talent, making it a realistic target for international candidates in the Technology & Software space.
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From Fivetran's founding until now, our mission has remained the same: to make access to data as simple and reliable as electricity. With Fivetran, customer data arrives in their warehouses, canonical and ready to query, with no engineering or maintenance required. We're proud that more organizations continue to leverage our technology every day to become truly data-driven.
About us
Fivetran and dbt Labs are bringing together two industry-leading companies with a shared mission: helping organizations unlock the full value of their data. Together, we're delivering the data infrastructure layer that helps organizations move, transform, and trust their data — from the moment data moves, through every transformation, to the context teams and AI systems rely on. Fivetran helps organizations automate data movement across the systems, clouds, engines, and tools they rely on. dbt Labs pioneered analytics engineering, helping teams transform data into reliable, governed insights. Together, we support thousands of organizations as they build a trusted foundation for analytics, AI, and better business decisions. As we bring our teams and technology together, we're building on the strengths of both companies while continuing to deliver the products and experiences our customers know and trust. It's an exciting time to join us: we're creating a company with the scale, talent, and technology to help more organizations put their data to work with greater speed, confidence, and impact. During this transition period, you may see references to both Fivetran and dbt Labs throughout our recruiting process as we integrate our teams, systems, and career sites.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Fivetran and dbt are building the open data infrastructure that powers AI agents you can trust.
Fivetran is looking for a Senior R&D Software Engineer to join our fast-growing Fivetran AI team. Your data stack was built for humans — but agents are the new primary data consumers, and they have fundamentally different requirements. Agents can't intuit context; it must be explicitly codified, governed, and traceable. We're building the governed context layer that solves this problem: Agents Schema, an open standard for storing agent-ready context directly in the customer's own data warehouse, and Context Builder, the managed service that keeps it filled and fresh.
This role goes well beyond standard engineering. You'll research emerging techniques in the fast-moving AI landscape and bring real product and market understanding to decide which ideas are worth pursuing — and then you'll take what you've learned and ship it as production software. We're looking for a true generalist who is willing and able to wear whatever hat the moment calls for: prototyping a new retrieval technique one week, hardening a backend service the next, then doing SRE or QA work when the team needs it. Fivetran AI operates like a startup within Fivetran, and we need engineers who thrive on that range rather than staying in one lane.
Fivetran is the epitome of data-driven development — our engineering team is focused on building a world class product that:
- Builds Infrastructure Agents Can Trust — join our mission to deliver the governed context layer that AI agents depend on: accurate semantic definitions, traceable lineage, data contracts, and auditable history baked in from the start.
- Embraces Open Standards — help build portable, interoperable data infrastructure: Agents Schema, open formats (Iceberg, Delta Lake), MCP-native interfaces, and connector skills that work with any model and any compute.
- Scales Without Breaking — work to make Fivetran AI efficient at agent scale, where unit costs deflate as volume grows and context retrieval is fast, accurate, and cost-controlled.
We emphasize using no-nonsense tools and take great pride in the simplicity and effectiveness of the systems we build. Our back-end is built on Java, Python, Postgres, and Kubernetes, and our front-end is built on React and TypeScript.
This is a full-time hybrid position based out of our New York, NY office. Our hybrid work model offers a blend of remote flexibility and in-person collaboration, including two days in the office each week to connect and build as a team.
Technologies You'll Use
Python, Java, SQL, dbt, LLMs (Claude, ChatGPT, Gemini), vector databases, BigQuery / Snowflake / Databricks, MCP protocol, React, TypeScript, Kubernetes
- Research emerging techniques in retrieval, reasoning, and agentic AI, and evaluate what's actually relevant to Fivetran AI's roadmap
- Prototype new ideas quickly, then take the ones that prove out and turn them into shipped, production-grade features
- Build and maintain both back-end and front-end systems for the Fivetran AI product — from Agents Schema pipelines to the Context Catalog UI
- Contribute to the AISQL capability: natural language to SQL grounded in dbt metric definitions, executed natively against the warehouse
- Take ownership of production reliability: on-call rotation, incident response, and SRE work to keep the platform trustworthy at scale
- Write and maintain tests, and do hands-on QA to catch issues before customers do
- Use coding agents to automate the repetitive parts of the job, freeing up time for the research and design work that needs a human
- Partner with product and design, bringing your own understanding of the AI tooling market to shape what gets built next
- Develop software designs and contribute to the technical roadmap for the Fivetran AI platform
- Contribute to hiring by participating in the interview process
SKILLS WE'RE LOOKING FOR
- 5+ years of programming experience across Python and/or Java, with the ability to move fluidly between back-end and front-end work
- Considered a trusted expert in your subject area, capable of executing complex, ambiguous tasks with minimal hand-holding
- Comfortable reading AI/ML research and turning promising findings into working prototypes
- Strong product and market awareness — able to judge which emerging techniques are worth building versus which are hype
- Experience with SQL and data warehouses (BigQuery, Snowflake, Databricks, or similar)
- Genuine willingness to work across the full stack: research, backend, frontend, SRE, and QA, as the team's needs demand
- Writes well-structured, performant code and can dive into unfamiliar codebases to suggest improvements
- Experience using coding agents or similar AI tooling to speed up day-to-day engineering work
- Analytical mindset to identify gaps in existing systems and design practical, pragmatic improvements
- Thrives in a startup-like environment with shifting priorities and a high degree of ownership
BONUS SKILLS
- Experience with LLM-powered applications — RAG pipelines, embeddings, evaluation frameworks, or agent frameworks
- Familiarity with semantic layers — dbt, LookML, Sigma, or similar
- Experience with the MCP (Model Context Protocol) ecosystem or building AI agent integrations
- Background in site reliability engineering — monitoring, alerting, incident response
- Experience in data processing (ETL, ELT) and/or building data connectors
- Experienced working in a cloud environment utilizing AWS, GCP, Kubernetes, or Docker
- Contributions to open source AI or data projects
PERKS AND BENEFITS
- 100% employer-paid medical insurance
- Generous paid time-off policy (PTO), plus paid sick time, inclusive parental leave policy, holidays, and volunteer days off
- RSU stock grants
- Professional development and training opportunities
- Company virtual happy hours, free food, and fun team-building activities
- Monthly cell phone stipend
- Access to an innovative mental health support platform that offers personalized care and resources in areas such as: therapy, coaching, and self-guided mindfulness exercises for all covered employees and their covered dependents.
We're honored to be valued at over $5.6 billion, but more importantly, we're proud of our core values of Get Stuck In, Do the Right Thing, and One Team, One Dream.
Fivetran brings together high-quality talent across the globe to make data access as easy and reliable as electricity for our customers. We value and recognize that our customers benefit from having innovative teams made of people from many backgrounds, experiences, and identities. Fivetran promotes diversity, equity, inclusion & belonging through attracting, recruiting, developing, and retaining a diverse workforce, not only because it is the right thing to do, but because it helps us build a world-class company to better serve our customers, our people and our communities.
To learn more about Fivetran's culture and what it's like to be part of the team, click here and enjoy our video.
To learn more about our candidate privacy policy, you can read our statement here.
We are committed to ensuring that all candidates have an equal opportunity to participate in our interview process. If you require accommodations at any stage of the process due to a disability, medical condition, or any other circumstance, please don't hesitate to submit your request by filling out this form. We will work with you to provide reasonable accommodations to facilitate your participation and ensure a fair and accessible interview experience. Your request and any information provided will be kept confidential and will not impact your candidacy. We look forward to hearing from you and accommodating your needs to the best of our ability.
INTRODUCTION
From Fivetran's founding until now, our mission has remained the same: to make access to data as simple and reliable as electricity. With Fivetran, customer data arrives in their warehouses, canonical and ready to query, with no engineering or maintenance required. We're proud that more organizations continue to leverage our technology every day to become truly data-driven.
About us
Fivetran and dbt Labs are bringing together two industry-leading companies with a shared mission: helping organizations unlock the full value of their data. Together, we're delivering the data infrastructure layer that helps organizations move, transform, and trust their data — from the moment data moves, through every transformation, to the context teams and AI systems rely on. Fivetran helps organizations automate data movement across the systems, clouds, engines, and tools they rely on. dbt Labs pioneered analytics engineering, helping teams transform data into reliable, governed insights. Together, we support thousands of organizations as they build a trusted foundation for analytics, AI, and better business decisions. As we bring our teams and technology together, we're building on the strengths of both companies while continuing to deliver the products and experiences our customers know and trust. It's an exciting time to join us: we're creating a company with the scale, talent, and technology to help more organizations put their data to work with greater speed, confidence, and impact. During this transition period, you may see references to both Fivetran and dbt Labs throughout our recruiting process as we integrate our teams, systems, and career sites.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Fivetran and dbt are building the open data infrastructure that powers AI agents you can trust.
Fivetran is looking for a Senior R&D Software Engineer to join our fast-growing Fivetran AI team. Your data stack was built for humans — but agents are the new primary data consumers, and they have fundamentally different requirements. Agents can't intuit context; it must be explicitly codified, governed, and traceable. We're building the governed context layer that solves this problem: Agents Schema, an open standard for storing agent-ready context directly in the customer's own data warehouse, and Context Builder, the managed service that keeps it filled and fresh.
This role goes well beyond standard engineering. You'll research emerging techniques in the fast-moving AI landscape and bring real product and market understanding to decide which ideas are worth pursuing — and then you'll take what you've learned and ship it as production software. We're looking for a true generalist who is willing and able to wear whatever hat the moment calls for: prototyping a new retrieval technique one week, hardening a backend service the next, then doing SRE or QA work when the team needs it. Fivetran AI operates like a startup within Fivetran, and we need engineers who thrive on that range rather than staying in one lane.
Fivetran is the epitome of data-driven development — our engineering team is focused on building a world class product that:
- Builds Infrastructure Agents Can Trust — join our mission to deliver the governed context layer that AI agents depend on: accurate semantic definitions, traceable lineage, data contracts, and auditable history baked in from the start.
- Embraces Open Standards — help build portable, interoperable data infrastructure: Agents Schema, open formats (Iceberg, Delta Lake), MCP-native interfaces, and connector skills that work with any model and any compute.
- Scales Without Breaking — work to make Fivetran AI efficient at agent scale, where unit costs deflate as volume grows and context retrieval is fast, accurate, and cost-controlled.
We emphasize using no-nonsense tools and take great pride in the simplicity and effectiveness of the systems we build. Our back-end is built on Java, Python, Postgres, and Kubernetes, and our front-end is built on React and TypeScript.
This is a full-time hybrid position based out of our New York, NY office. Our hybrid work model offers a blend of remote flexibility and in-person collaboration, including two days in the office each week to connect and build as a team.
Technologies You'll Use
Python, Java, SQL, dbt, LLMs (Claude, ChatGPT, Gemini), vector databases, BigQuery / Snowflake / Databricks, MCP protocol, React, TypeScript, Kubernetes
- Research emerging techniques in retrieval, reasoning, and agentic AI, and evaluate what's actually relevant to Fivetran AI's roadmap
- Prototype new ideas quickly, then take the ones that prove out and turn them into shipped, production-grade features
- Build and maintain both back-end and front-end systems for the Fivetran AI product — from Agents Schema pipelines to the Context Catalog UI
- Contribute to the AISQL capability: natural language to SQL grounded in dbt metric definitions, executed natively against the warehouse
- Take ownership of production reliability: on-call rotation, incident response, and SRE work to keep the platform trustworthy at scale
- Write and maintain tests, and do hands-on QA to catch issues before customers do
- Use coding agents to automate the repetitive parts of the job, freeing up time for the research and design work that needs a human
- Partner with product and design, bringing your own understanding of the AI tooling market to shape what gets built next
- Develop software designs and contribute to the technical roadmap for the Fivetran AI platform
- Contribute to hiring by participating in the interview process
SKILLS WE'RE LOOKING FOR
- 5+ years of programming experience across Python and/or Java, with the ability to move fluidly between back-end and front-end work
- Considered a trusted expert in your subject area, capable of executing complex, ambiguous tasks with minimal hand-holding
- Comfortable reading AI/ML research and turning promising findings into working prototypes
- Strong product and market awareness — able to judge which emerging techniques are worth building versus which are hype
- Experience with SQL and data warehouses (BigQuery, Snowflake, Databricks, or similar)
- Genuine willingness to work across the full stack: research, backend, frontend, SRE, and QA, as the team's needs demand
- Writes well-structured, performant code and can dive into unfamiliar codebases to suggest improvements
- Experience using coding agents or similar AI tooling to speed up day-to-day engineering work
- Analytical mindset to identify gaps in existing systems and design practical, pragmatic improvements
- Thrives in a startup-like environment with shifting priorities and a high degree of ownership
BONUS SKILLS
- Experience with LLM-powered applications — RAG pipelines, embeddings, evaluation frameworks, or agent frameworks
- Familiarity with semantic layers — dbt, LookML, Sigma, or similar
- Experience with the MCP (Model Context Protocol) ecosystem or building AI agent integrations
- Background in site reliability engineering — monitoring, alerting, incident response
- Experience in data processing (ETL, ELT) and/or building data connectors
- Experienced working in a cloud environment utilizing AWS, GCP, Kubernetes, or Docker
- Contributions to open source AI or data projects
PERKS AND BENEFITS
- 100% employer-paid medical insurance
- Generous paid time-off policy (PTO), plus paid sick time, inclusive parental leave policy, holidays, and volunteer days off
- RSU stock grants
- Professional development and training opportunities
- Company virtual happy hours, free food, and fun team-building activities
- Monthly cell phone stipend
- Access to an innovative mental health support platform that offers personalized care and resources in areas such as: therapy, coaching, and self-guided mindfulness exercises for all covered employees and their covered dependents.
We're honored to be valued at over $5.6 billion, but more importantly, we're proud of our core values of Get Stuck In, Do the Right Thing, and One Team, One Dream.
Fivetran brings together high-quality talent across the globe to make data access as easy and reliable as electricity for our customers. We value and recognize that our customers benefit from having innovative teams made of people from many backgrounds, experiences, and identities. Fivetran promotes diversity, equity, inclusion & belonging through attracting, recruiting, developing, and retaining a diverse workforce, not only because it is the right thing to do, but because it helps us build a world-class company to better serve our customers, our people and our communities.
To learn more about Fivetran's culture and what it's like to be part of the team, click here and enjoy our video.
To learn more about our candidate privacy policy, you can read our statement here.
We are committed to ensuring that all candidates have an equal opportunity to participate in our interview process. If you require accommodations at any stage of the process due to a disability, medical condition, or any other circumstance, please don't hesitate to submit your request by filling out this form. We will work with you to provide reasonable accommodations to facilitate your participation and ensure a fair and accessible interview experience. Your request and any information provided will be kept confidential and will not impact your candidacy. We look forward to hearing from you and accommodating your needs to the best of our ability.
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Align your resume to Fivetran's stack
Fivetran engineering roles consistently require experience with distributed systems, Java or Python, and cloud infrastructure. Tailor your resume to reflect these specifically before applying, not after a recruiter screens you out.
Clarify your visa status early
When you reach the recruiter screen, state your current status and authorization timeline upfront. For F-1 OPT holders, specify your remaining OPT days and whether you have STEM OPT eligibility, so Fivetran can plan around your H-1B cap-gap window.
Target roles with active LCA filings
Before applying, check DOL's FLAG system for Fivetran's Labor Condition Application filings by job title. Active LCAs signal roles where the company is actively processing sponsorship, not just open to it in theory.
Use Migrate Mate to surface sponsored openings
Not every Fivetran job posting states sponsorship availability directly. Use Migrate Mate to filter Software Engineer roles at Fivetran that have a confirmed sponsorship track record, so you're not guessing from the job description alone.
Negotiate offer timing around H-1B cap dates
If you need a new H-1B, your employer must file in April for an October 1 start. Structure your offer conversations to account for this window, and confirm Fivetran's internal deadline for gathering petition materials before the USCIS registration period opens.
Prepare for a technical loop built around systems depth
Fivetran's engineering interviews emphasize distributed systems design and scalability, not just algorithmic puzzles. Candidates who demonstrate hands-on experience with fault-tolerant pipelines or high-throughput data systems tend to move further through the process.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Fivetran sponsor H-1B visas for Software Engineers?
Yes, Fivetran sponsors H-1B visas for Software Engineer roles. The company has an established pattern of filing H-1B petitions for engineering positions, which means the internal process for sponsorship is not new ground for their HR and legal teams. If you're in the H-1B lottery cycle, confirm timing with your recruiter early in the offer stage so petition prep can begin before the USCIS registration window opens in March.
How do I apply for Software Engineer jobs at Fivetran?
Applications go through Fivetran's careers page, where Software Engineer roles are listed by team and location. You can also find and filter Fivetran's sponsored engineering openings through Migrate Mate, which surfaces roles with a confirmed visa sponsorship history. Before applying, review the job description carefully for stack alignment, since Fivetran's engineering teams hire for specific systems and infrastructure experience rather than general software skills.
Which visa types does Fivetran sponsor for Software Engineer roles?
Fivetran sponsors H-1B visas as the primary work authorization path for Software Engineers, and also supports F-1 OPT and CPT for early-career candidates. For longer-term permanent residence, the company has a track record of supporting EB-2 and EB-3 Green Card sponsorship through the PERM labor certification process. The right visa pathway depends on your current status, timeline, and career stage.
What qualifications does Fivetran expect for Software Engineer candidates?
Fivetran's Software Engineer roles typically require a bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a closely related field, which also satisfies the specialty occupation requirement for H-1B sponsorship. Beyond credentials, the company looks for hands-on experience with backend systems, cloud platforms such as AWS or GCP, and ideally some exposure to data pipelines or distributed systems. Senior roles add expectations around system design and cross-functional ownership.
How do I handle the H-1B timeline if I receive a Fivetran offer on F-1 OPT?
If you're on F-1 OPT when Fivetran extends an offer, your work authorization window determines the filing urgency. USCIS requires H-1B petitions to be filed for an October 1 start, with lottery registration in March. If your OPT expires before October 1, STEM OPT extension gives you up to 24 additional months of work authorization, provided Fivetran is E-Verify enrolled, which most enterprise tech employers are. Coordinate the timeline with your employer contact as soon as an offer is in play.