Factor House
About
Engineering Insight Empowering Engineers
We are an independent, engineering-led software house from Melbourne, Australia. We build essential tools for modern engineers.
At Factor House, we believe insight has the power to shape the future. Over 20+ years of experience fuels our engineers with the insight to design specialised products for developers, empowering them to imagine and create new solutions.
Kpow for Apache Kafka is our flagship product and is used by thousands of expert engineers globally. Start a free trial today at kpow.io.
- Location
- Melbourne
- Website
- Visit website
- Founded
- 2019
- Employees
- 1-10
- Industry
- Data Analytics
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Snapshot of Factor House
Empowering Engineers in Real-Time Data Processing
Founded in late 2019 by Derek and Kylie Troy-West, Factor House was born out of a passion for building reliable, scalable tools for managing massive streams of real-time data.
With just 5 employees, the startup has surpassed US$1M in revenue, growing 90% year-over-year, and serves high-profile clients like Hewlett Packard, Block, Binance, Nord LB, Airwallex, and several Fortune 500 companies.
Why Factor House Is a Great Place to Work Built by Engineers, for Engineers: Work on cutting-edge tools based on Apache Kafka and Apache Flink that truly understand the needs of developers. Our products are a labor of love, driven by a deep appreciation for the craft.
High-Impact & Innovative Environment: Join a small, agile team where every contribution matters. You’ll tackle challenging real-time data problems and have the opportunity to shape products that make a tangible impact on global enterprises.
Learning & Mentorship: Benefit from the extensive experience of our founders, Derek, a lifetime engineer recognised for his resilience under pressure in global financial institutions, and Kylie, a seasoned operations expert. Their expertise and our active engagement in engineering communities create an unparalleled learning environment.
Collaborative Culture: Be part of a philosophy that values open collaboration, continuous improvement, and community involvement, whether it’s through meetups like Melbourne Distributed or speaking at conferences like Clojure 2019.
If you’re passionate about distributed systems, real-time data, and working in a highly innovative, engineer-first environment, Factor House offers an exciting opportunity to grow and make a global impact.