Sr. Fullstack Engineer I, Districts Platform (International) (24 month…
Khan AcademyFull Time
Senior (5 to 8 years)
Candidates should possess at least 7 years of software engineering experience, with a bonus for experience in building developer tools. Strong proficiency in TypeScript, including Next.js for the frontend and Express for the backend, is required. Applicants must also be proficient in at least one modern front-end framework like React, Vue.js, or Angular, and skilled in SQL for query generation on ClickHouse. Experience with Docker and container orchestration platforms such as Kubernetes is essential, along with a passion for open source and the developer community. Experience in creating developer tooling and a keen eye for designing for developers are also necessary. Bonus points are awarded for expertise in distributed systems, event ingestion pipelines, experience with columnar databases, strong opinions on observability tools, and familiarity with languages like Rust or PHP.
The Senior Full Stack Engineer will be responsible for shaping the product by owning and building key features, with a focus on both frontend and backend systems that enhance debugging and monitoring for developers. They will engage with the open-source community and customers, collaborate to solve challenges, and incorporate feedback into the product roadmap. A primary responsibility will be tackling technical challenges to supercharge HyperDX, enabling it to process petabytes of observability data efficiently and unlock groundbreaking analysis tools for engineers. This includes scaling the cloud-hosted platform to deliver seamless, next-level performance for a growing customer base.
High-speed column-oriented database management system
ClickHouse provides a high-speed, column-oriented database management system designed for developers and businesses that manage large-scale data. Its primary product processes analytical queries quickly by storing data from the same columns together, making it significantly faster than traditional row-oriented databases, especially in Online Analytical Processing (OLAP) scenarios. ClickHouse stands out from competitors by offering a free, open-source database that can be deployed on local machines or in the cloud, along with a fully managed service on platforms like AWS, GCP, and Microsoft Azure. The company's goal is to deliver a cost-effective solution that simplifies data management for its clients, as evidenced by user feedback highlighting substantial cost savings.