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Staff Data Platform Software Engineer

ServiceNow, Kirkland, Washington, United States, 98034

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About the Role – Staff Data Platform Software Engineer, Graph API Team

As part of the Persistence organization, you’ll be building the backbone of the ServiceNow AI Platform — the system that powers reliability, scale, and intelligent transformation. You will help: Innovate to bring better (quality, performant, scalable, secure) access to our data platform that internal and external customers build upon Enable Cypher-like query capabilities on relational domains (like CMDB), supporting deep analytics and insight Push IO, transaction, and concurrency limits across relational, time-series, and columnar stores Innovate to bring more capability to developers and automation to end customers The Graph API team is part of the Data Access team, responsible for translating customers’ data requests from the ServiceNow platform and accurately querying the database using our home-grown SQL generation engine. This team is responsible for SQL generation into PostgreSQL, MariaDB, and Oracle databases, as well as table management and database metadata. What you’ll do: You’ll work on top of core data architecture that touches every part of our product, ensuring our systems maintain quality, reliability, security and performance. Be a master at managing and enhancing a complex codebase with quality and speed Delivering projects on time and with quality, with others engineers in tow. Having aptitude for learning new technologies quickly. Developing platform technologies at scale. Relational Database Experience: Developing on, troubleshooting, and optimizing performance. You’ll mentor junior engineers to help them thrive in a complex codebase To be successful: Having aptitude for learning new technologies quickly. Demonstrated success completing complex projects, on time. Experience with troubleshooting difficult production issues e.g., memory leaks, concurrency issues, locking issues, network problems, intermittent failures etc. across the stack. Required: Experience in leveraging or critically thinking about how to integrate AI into work processes, decision-making, or problem-solving. This may include using AI-powered tools, automating workflows, analyzing AI-driven insights, or exploring AI's potential impact on the function or industry. Experience In using AI Productivity tools such as Windsurf, Cursor, etc is a plus or nice to have. Typically requires a minimum of 8 years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree; or 6 years and a Master's degree; or a PhD with 3 years experience; or equivalent experience 6+ years of hands-on backend development with experience in Java. Good understanding of cloud-based and distributed systems. Deep knowledge of databases, data modelling, and data storage technologies. Proficiency in Java programming and strong expertise in data structures and algorithms. Knowledge and/or experience with relational databases: Oracle, MySQL, MariaDB, MS SQL Server Nice to have: Familiarity with ServiceNow platform is a plus. Familiarity with RDBMS internals. Passionate about database technologies Experience with Unix shell. Experience working in a DevOps environment. Experience working in a customer focused environment. Experience with Knowledge Graph technologies like Cypher and Neo4J For positions in this location, we offer a base pay of $173,100 - $303,000, plus equity (when applicable), variable/incentive compensation and benefits. Sales positions generally offer a competitive On Target Earnings (OTE) incentive compensation structure. Please note that the base pay shown is a guideline, and individual total compensation will vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, competencies, and work location. We also offer health plans, including flexible spending accounts, a 401(k) Plan with company match, ESPP, matching donations, a flexible time away plan and family leave programs. Compensation is based on the geographic location in which the role is located and is subject to change based on work location. Work Personas We approach our distributed world of work with flexibility and trust. Work personas (flexible, remote, or required in office) are categories that are assigned to ServiceNow employees depending on the nature of their work and their assigned work location. Learn more here. To determine eligibility for a work persona, ServiceNow may confirm the distance between your primary residence and the closest ServiceNow office using a third-party service. Equal Opportunity Employer ServiceNow is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin or nationality, ancestry, age, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, veteran status, or any other category protected by law. In addition, all qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with legal requirements. Accommodations We strive to create an accessible and inclusive experience for all candidates. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or are unable to use this online application and need an alternative method to apply, please contact globaltalentss@servicenow.com for assistance. Export Control Regulations For positions requiring access to controlled technology subject to export control regulations, including the U.S. Export Administration Regulations (EAR), ServiceNow may be required to obtain export control approval from government authorities for certain individuals. All employment is contingent upon ServiceNow obtaining any export license or other approval that may be required by relevant export control authorities.

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