Senior PostgreSQL Database Engineer (Remote)
PerconaSalary not specified
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
TechnologyIndustries
Requirements
- 6-10 years experience with compiled languages, e.g. C/C++
- BS/MS/PhD in CS (or related field) or equivalent experience
- Experience with compiled languages, e.g. C/C++ (preferred), Java, Go, Rust
- Knowledge of database internals, compilers, query planning/optimization is a plus
- Systems engineering fundamentals (e.g.: distributed systems, operating systems, databases) is a plus
Responsibilities
- Research, design, implement, test and release new database features and enhancements
- Write high quality C/C++ code and comprehensive test cases. Participate in the code review process
- Troubleshoot correctness, stability or performance issues related to statement planning and execution in a complex distributed system
- Identify and implement performance improvements such as enhancing plan selection, batching or parallelizing work, or pushing down plan subtrees to the data nodes
- Improve database scalability as we expand cluster sizes and transaction throughput
- Contribute to the growth of our open source database product, YugabyteDB
Skills
PostgreSQL
SQL
Query Optimization
Query Planning
Distributed Systems
Schema Changes
Stored Procedures
Triggers
GIN Indexes
Cloud Native
YugaByte
Distributed SQL database for cloud applications
About YugaByte
Yugabyte offers a distributed SQL database called YugabyteDB, designed for large-scale applications that require high availability and resilience. The database allows businesses to manage vast amounts of data across multiple locations, ensuring accessibility and security. Unlike competitors, Yugabyte combines an open-source version with commercial offerings, providing flexibility and enterprise-grade support. The company's goal is to deliver reliable database solutions for data-intensive industries such as finance, e-commerce, and healthcare.
Sunnyvale, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2016Year Founded
$282.1MTotal Funding
SERIES_CCompany Stage
Data & Analytics, Enterprise SoftwareIndustries
201-500Employees
Benefits
Comprehensive health benefits
Competitive compensation
Flexible hours and time off
Have fun together
Work from home
Opportunities to try, learn, and grow
Risks
Competition from CockroachDB and Google Spanner could impact Yugabyte's market share.
Maintaining open-source community engagement may become challenging as commercial offerings expand.
New data privacy regulations may require significant adjustments to Yugabyte's compliance strategies.
Differentiation
YugabyteDB offers native disaster recovery orchestration, a first in distributed SQL databases.
YugabyteDB's PostgreSQL compatibility attracts enterprises migrating from traditional databases like AWS Aurora.
Yugabyte's open-source model fosters a large community, enhancing innovation and collaboration.
Upsides
Yugabyte's PCI DSS Level 1 compliance boosts adoption in the financial sector.
Scout24's transition to YugabyteDB highlights its multi-region resilience and high availability.
The rise of cloud-native applications increases demand for YugabyteDB's scalable solutions.
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