Senior Software Engineer - Database Engine Internals
Design and build next-generation database query and storage systems, contributing to query optimization, distributed execution, vectorized processing, and efficient storage. The role requires 5+ years of related systems experience and values expertise in databases, distributed systems, language design, or performance optimization.
About the job
Responsibilities
- Drive requirements clarity and design decisions for ambiguous problems.
- Produce technical design documents and project plans.
- Develop new features.
- Mentor more junior engineers.
- Test and roll out changes to production, including monitoring.
Requirements
- Passion for database systems, storage systems, distributed systems, language design, or performance optimization.
- Comfort working toward a multi-year vision with incremental deliverables.
- Customer-oriented mindset and focus on impact.
- 5+ years of experience working in a related system.
Nice-to-have
- PhD in databases or distributed systems.
Compensation and Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits and perks are offered, with specific details varying by region.
Skills
Database Systems, Storage Systems, Distributed Systems, Language Design, Performance Optimization, Query Compilation, Query Optimization, Distributed Query Execution, Vectorized Execution, Resource Management, Transaction Coordination, Data Indexing, Spark, Lakehouse Architecture, Data Security
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