Hiring: Software Engineer Company: Chalk Location: New York, NY Job Posted Time: 2026-09-15 13:19:14 Employment Type: Hybrid Target Skills & Keywords : C++, Machine Learning, PaaS, Python, Rust, Systems Engineering About the job Experience: •4+ years experience of professional backend software engineering experience Required Skills: •Chalk uses dynamic and static analysis of Python programs in order to optimize arbitrary user Python code, infers and orchestrates infrastructure implied by the structure of that code, and tracks metadata about flow of data through these systems. •We're in the office 5 days a week. When unavoidable conflicts come up, we’re flexible. This is not a hybrid role. •Work directly with Chalk’s co-founders •Write C++, Python and Rust •Design, implement, ship, and maintain significant components of our query planning and execution engine •Iterate rapidly to improve Chalk’s platform in response to customer needs •Strong working knowledge of computer science fundamentals. We’re not looking for experience from drilling leet code – we need folks who are comfortable building and maintaining real systems •Comfort with leading development of new components of existing systems, and with taking ownership of existing software Qualifications: •Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent Compensation: •$170,000 - $280,000 / year Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!