Clickhouse

Senior Software Engineer - Core Database CI Infrastructure

United Kingdom

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Database, Cloud Computing, Software DevelopmentIndustries

Requirements

Candidates should possess a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical discipline, or equivalent practical experience. A minimum of 5 years of relevant software development experience in building and operating scalable, fault-tolerant systems is required, along with strong software development skills in Python for automation, tooling, and orchestration. Familiarity with project management and version control platforms like GitHub or GitLab, an understanding of CI/CD pipelines and workflows, and solid Git proficiency are necessary. Hands-on experience with cloud technologies (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and Docker is essential. Basic database systems knowledge, proficiency in SQL queries, and experience with AI tools and LLM agents are also required. Occasional reading of C++ code for understanding internals, familiarity with C/C++/Rust and their build systems, a proven track record in developing large-scale technical projects, strong problem-solving and debugging skills, and excellent communication and collaboration abilities for working with a globally distributed team are expected.

Responsibilities

The Senior Software Engineer will architect and build scalable infrastructure on public cloud services to support continuous delivery for the open-source ClickHouse database and ClickHouse Cloud. They will develop platforms and tooling for continuous quality assurance, artifact delivery, and large-scale automated testing. Responsibilities include streamlining CI/CD workflows, enhancing the developer experience through automation and visibility, and collaborating with core database and security teams to integrate CI processes. The role also involves monitoring, debugging, and optimizing CI infrastructure for performance, reliability, and cost-efficiency.

Skills

CI/CD
Infrastructure as Code
Public Cloud Services
Automation
Scalability
Reliability
Performance Optimization
Database CI
SQL
Developer Experience
Tooling
Monitoring
Debugging

Clickhouse

High-speed column-oriented database management system

About Clickhouse

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.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2021Year Founded
$291.8MTotal Funding
SERIES_BCompany Stage
Data & Analytics, Enterprise SoftwareIndustries
201-500Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance
Unlimited Paid Time Off
Flexible Work Hours
Remote Work Options
Stock Options
Home Office Stipend

Risks

Redpanda Serverless poses a competitive threat in real-time data processing.
Integration challenges with PeerDB may delay expected benefits.
Dependency on Supabase could pose operational risks.

Differentiation

ClickHouse's column-oriented design offers superior speed for analytical queries.
The open-source model allows flexible deployment across various environments.
Integration with Grafana enhances data visualization capabilities.

Upsides

Partnership with Alibaba Cloud boosts presence in the Chinese market.
Acquisition of PeerDB enhances real-time analytics capabilities.
Launch of ClickPipes improves data processing efficiency for real-time updates.

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