Senior Software Engineer, Database Engine

Company: SingleStore
Location: Seattle
Posted on: January 16, 2022

Job Description:

Position OverviewThe SingleStore database engine team is responsible for building the core database engine behind SingleStore. This includes developing in-memory and on-disk data structures and algorithms, row and columnar stores, networking, query optimization, and execution. As a senior software engineer on the database engine team, you will have the unique benefit of building systems software in a rapid production environment with a small and collaborative team. This includes overseeing the direction, design and development of key features that can be attributed to just a handful of engineers. In this position, you will be empowered to leverage your technical, leadership, and business acumen while mentoring other engineers who are eager to learn from you.Role and Responsibilities Lead innovation for major software components, systems, and features.Design and develop new systems to enhance database performance with good throughput and low latency.Ensure data consistency and durability with breakthrough performance and scalability.Automate and test your own code to improve overall software quality.Manage individual project priorities, deadlines and deliverables.Mentor and train other team members on design techniques, and coding standards.Actively participate in customer POCs to optimize customer experience and adoption.Work collaboratively with multiple departments such as Sales, Marketing, and G&A.Required Skills and ExperienceAt least four years of experience developing and debugging in system level C/C++, particularly on LinuxAt least two year of experience with file systems, concurrency, multithreading, and server architecturesExperience working on database internals or multi-threaded server internalsPassionate about building highly reliable system softwareB.S. degree or equivalent experience in Computer Science or a similar fieldSingleStore is one platform for all data, built so you can engage with insight in every moment. Trusted by industry leaders, SingleStore enables enterprises to adapt to change as it happens, embrace diverse data with ease, and accelerate the pace of innovation. SingleStore is venture-backed and headquartered in San Francisco with offices in Portland, Seattle, Boston, Bangalore, London, Lisbon, and Kyiv. Defining the future starts with The Database of Now.Consistent with our commitment to diversity & inclusion, we value individuals with the ability to work on diverse teams and with a diverse range of people.To all recruitment agencies: SingleStore does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to SingleStore employees. SingleStore is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes and will not pay fees to any third-party agency or company that does not have a signed agreement with the Company.

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