Senior Engineer - Computational Knowledge Graph

We are seeking an experienced CKG Engineer to help design, develop, and scale our Neon platform. In this role, you will work on the full-stack development of our knowledge graph platform, from ontology design and schema modeling to query optimization and Python integration. You will collaborate with data scientists, product managers, and customers to build solutions that leverage Neon's unique computational capabilities. This is a mid-senior level position (4-7 years experience) that combines technical leadership with hands-on development.

Design and implement knowledge graph schemas, ontologies, and data models for complex domains (supply chain, manufacturing BOM, logistics)

Develop and optimize IQL (Intermediate Query Language) queries for multi-hop graph traversals, joins, and aggregations

Build data ingestion pipelines to populate and maintain knowledge graphs from diverse data sources

Implement computational functions and analytics on top of the knowledge graph

Integrate Neon with Python/NumPy for advanced analytics and ML model integration

Design and build APIs to expose knowledge graph capabilities to downstream applications

Optimize query performance for large-scale datasets (1M+ records)

Collaborate with product and data science teams to translate business requirements into graph solutions

Mentor team members on IQL, graph modeling, and Neon best practices

Contribute to platform roadmap and architectural decisions

4-7 years of software engineering experience, with at least 2 years working with graph technologies or knowledge graphs

Strong proficiency in Python programming

Experience with graph databases or knowledge graph platforms (Neo4j, Amazon Neptune, TigerGraph, or similar)

Understanding of ontology design, schema modeling, and graph data structures

Experience with SQL and query optimization

Familiarity with REST APIs and web services architecture

Experience with cloud platforms (GCP preferred, AWS or Azure acceptable)

Strong problem-solving skills and ability to translate complex business requirements into technical solutions

Excellent communication skills and ability to work with cross-functional teams

BS or MS in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

As part of the interview process, you will be asked to complete a technical case study assessment. Expect atleast two-three rounds of Technical interviewing rounds and one onsite round.

Avathon is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Avathon is committed to providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruiting process. If you need a reasonable accommodation, please contact us to discuss how we can assist you.