Staff Software Developer, Databases
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Full Time
Junior (1 to 2 years)
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Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
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Database, Open-Source Software, Information TechnologyIndustries
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Questions & Answers
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Is this position remote?
Yes, this is a fully remote role allowing you to work from your home office while collaborating with a globally distributed team, with occasional travel typically once per year for team meetups or company events.
What is the salary for this Principal Software Engineer role?
This information is not specified in the job description.
What experience and skills are required for this role?
Candidates need 10+ years of hands-on C/C++ development experience with at least 5 years on database internals, deep understanding of MySQL internals specializing in Query Optimizer, InnoDB Storage Engine, or Group Replication, and a demonstrated history of shipping complex new features under tight deadlines.
What is the company culture like at Percona?
Percona fosters a fast-paced, high-quality engineering environment with a globally distributed team, flexible working hours, collaboration among seasoned engineers, a culture of technical excellence, and a focus on open-source innovation.
What makes a strong candidate for this Principal Software Engineer position?
A strong candidate has 10+ years of C/C++ experience including 5+ years in database internals with specialization in MySQL areas like the optimizer, InnoDB, or Group Replication, a track record of shipping complex features under tight deadlines, and passion for open-source innovation and technical ownership.
Percona
Open-source database software and services
About Percona
Percona specializes in open-source database software and services, focusing on systems like MySQL, PostgreSQL, and MongoDB. The company enhances these databases to improve their speed and reliability, catering to over 3,000 clients globally, from small startups to large enterprises in various sectors such as technology, finance, and e-commerce. Percona's business model combines free open-source software with paid services, including consulting to optimize database performance and managed services for complete database management. They also offer Percona Monitoring and Management (PMM), a free tool for monitoring database performance. Percona stands out in the database management market due to its dual offering of free and paid solutions, making it a valuable partner for organizations that depend on effective data management.
Pleasanton, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2006Year Founded
$972.7KTotal Funding
GRANTCompany Stage
Data & Analytics, Consulting, Enterprise SoftwareIndustries
201-500Employees