Database Performance Engineer - Remote US at Seamless.AI

United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

  • 5+ years of experience as a Database Engineer, Database Administrator (DBA), or Performance Engineer working on PostgreSQL in production
  • Deep understanding of query planning, indexing strategies, and PostgreSQL internals
  • Experience with OpenSearch, Elasticsearch, or other document-based databases (preferred)
  • Strong knowledge of SQL optimization, database partitioning, replication, and caching strategies
  • Hands-on experience with performance profiling, benchmarking tools, and observability stacks
  • Proficiency in scripting or automation tools (Python, Bash, Ansible, Terraform)
  • Familiarity with cloud-based database services (AWS RDS, Aurora, or GCP Cloud SQL)
  • Solid understanding of data security, compliance, and access control principles
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work in fast-paced, cross-functional environments
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience)
  • Proven experience managing and optimizing large-scale production databases
  • Strong collaboration skills with Engineering, DevOps, and Security teams
  • U.S. work authorization required (Visa Sponsorship not included)

Responsibilities

  • Design, implement, and optimize SQL queries, stored procedures, and indexes to achieve low-latency performance
  • Fine-tune PostgreSQL configurations for maximum throughput and minimal resource utilization
  • Collaborate with backend and infrastructure engineers to diagnose and resolve performance issues
  • Manage and optimize large-scale database clusters, including replication, sharding, and partitioning
  • Ensure database uptime, backup, recovery, and disaster recovery objectives (RTO/RPO) are consistently met
  • Set up and monitor performance metrics, alerts, and dashboards (e.g., using pg_stat_statements, Prometheus, Grafana)
  • Conduct capacity planning and load testing to prepare for traffic spikes and data growth
  • Partner with Security and Compliance teams to ensure database access, data encryption, and retention policies meet regulatory standards
  • Develop and maintain documentation for database configurations, maintenance routines, and operational procedures
  • Support query performance reviews and educate developers on best practices for writing efficient SQL
  • Optimize integrations between relational (PostgreSQL) and document-based (OpenSearch, Elasticsearch, MongoDB) systems
  • Participate in incident response and postmortem analysis to continuously improve reliability

Skills

PostgreSQL
OpenSearch
Elasticsearch
MongoDB
SQL
query optimization
indexing
stored procedures
replication
sharding
partitioning
Prometheus
Grafana
pg_stat_statements
disaster recovery
capacity planning
load testing

Seamless.AI

Real-time B2B sales lead generation platform

About Seamless.AI

Seamless.AI provides a real-time search engine that helps businesses generate B2B sales leads. The platform allows users to find and connect with their ideal customers, which aids in building a sales pipeline and shortening the sales cycle. By integrating with popular CRM and engagement tools like Salesforce and Hubspot, Seamless.AI eliminates manual data entry, enhancing productivity for sales professionals. Unlike many competitors, Seamless.AI focuses on delivering high-quality sales intelligence, which has earned it recognition as a top sales platform. The company's goal is to help businesses improve their lead generation and significantly increase their profits through effective use of its platform.

Worthington, MinnesotaHeadquarters
2018Year Founded
$73.2MTotal Funding
SERIES_ACompany Stage
Data & Analytics, Enterprise SoftwareIndustries
201-500Employees

Benefits

Remote work
PTO
Health benefits
401k
Sales commission
Professional development

Risks

Emerging AI-driven sales platforms could threaten Seamless.AI's market share.
Integration of AI in CRMs may reduce the need for third-party solutions like Seamless.AI.
Data privacy regulations like GDPR and CCPA could impact Seamless.AI's data collection.

Differentiation

Seamless.AI offers real-time B2B sales lead generation, enhancing sales pipeline efficiency.
The platform integrates with major CRMs like Salesforce and Hubspot, boosting productivity.
Seamless.AI's Buyer Intent feature leverages data from 5,000+ websites for better lead scoring.

Upsides

Increased demand for AI-driven sales tools optimizes remote sales processes.
Adoption of AI in sales is expected to grow by 30% annually, boosting Seamless.AI's market.
Expansion of SaaS platforms in emerging markets offers new opportunities for Seamless.AI.

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