Cloud Software Engineer

Position Overview

• Location Type: Remote
• Job Type: Full-time
• Salary: Not specified

ClickHouse is seeking an experienced engineer to join our Observability team. This team is responsible for building and operating the telemetry platform that supports both internal monitoring and customer-facing observability features. The systems ingest trillions of events daily with sustained throughput in the tens of millions per second. Engineers on this team are expected to be hybrid software, systems, and infrastructure engineers who ensure the platform's reliability, scalability, and efficiency. The role involves close collaboration with product and infrastructure teams and participation in major engineering initiatives. The ideal candidate thrives in fast-paced environments, is hands-on during incidents, and excels at automation. While experience in roles like Software Engineer, SRE, Systems Engineer, or DevOps is valued, the primary focus is on problem-solving skills and mindset.

Requirements

• 5+ years building and running production systems at scale
• Proficiency in at least one systems-level language (e.g., Go, C++, Rust, Python)
• Experience with Kubernetes, Helm, ArgoCD, and Terraform or similar IaC tools
• Comfort working with at least one major cloud provider (AWS, GCP, Azure)
• Familiarity with OpenTelemetry, Prometheus, Grafana, or similar tools
• Experience with ClickHouse

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and operate distributed systems that power observability across ClickHouse Cloud
• Own the reliability, performance, and cost-efficiency of our telemetry pipeline and storage systems
• Participate in the on-call rotation and drive root-cause resolution and long-term fixes
• Build tooling and automation to eliminate repetitive operational work
• Help shape the roadmap for observability by identifying bottlenecks and scaling challenges
• Collaborate with other engineering teams to improve their observability posture
• Contribute to design discussions, architecture reviews, and mentor teammates

About ClickHouse

Established in 2009, ClickHouse is a leader in open-source column-oriented database systems, aiming to be the fastest OLAP database globally. The company enables users to generate real-time analytical reports via SQL queries, focusing on speed for escalating data volumes. ClickHouse Cloud is utilized by global enterprises including Lyft, Sony, IBM, GitLab, Twilio, and HubSpot. It is available as open-source or on AWS, GCP, Azure, and Alibaba.

Compensation

For roles based in the United States, the provided salary ranges are typical starting points, varying by specific location. The final offer positioning within a range depends on factors such as candidate experience, qualifications, skills, business requirements, and geographical location. For compensation inquiries, contact paytransparency@clickhouse.com.

Perks

• Flexible work environment: ClickHouse is a globally distributed and remote-friendly company, operating in 20 countries.
• Healthcare: Employer contributions towards healthcare.
• Equity: Stock options are granted to every new team member.
• Time off: Flexible time off in the US and generous entitlement in other countries.
• Home office setup: A $500 allowance for home office setup.