# Senior Software Engineer, Data Sync

**Company:** [Ditto](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/ditto)
**Location:** Remote
**Role:** Engineering Management
**Salary:** $223k – $259k/yr
**Skills:** Crdt, Dql, SQL, Replication Algorithms, Embedded Database, Query Engine, Data Sync, Peer-To-Peer Sync, Database Performance
**Posted:** 2026-03-30

> Leads engineering team building data sync engine, query engine (DQL), and embedded database for resilient real-time apps. Manages Staff+ engineers, prioritizes roadmap, ensures performance and quality in async-first culture. Requires database product delivery experience.

## Job Description

## Responsibilities
- Own delivery across data sync engine (replication algorithms, CRDT libraries), query engine (DQL—SQL-like language for CRDT-based documents), and embedded database performance.
- Work closely with senior engineers (domain experts) and product managers to translate customer needs into focused roadmap.
- Drive execution through async-first culture: clear written communication, ruthless prioritization, relentless focus on shipping.
- People management role: make Staff+ engineers fast, focused, well-supported; guide team with domain background.
- Apply experience in database products to performance, quality gates, rollout strategies for critical infrastructure.

## Requirements
- Background delivering database or adjacent products.
- Experience thinking about performance, quality gates, rollout strategies for critical infrastructure.

## Benefits (US)
- Competitive salaries and meaningful equity.
- Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
- 401(k) and flexible spending accounts.
- Flexible time off.

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