Staff Software Engineer, Database Systems at Zilliz

Redwood City, California, United States

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$160,000 – $230,000Compensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

AI, TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

4+ years of experience in developing database systems
Active contributor to one or more infrastructure software such as Snowflake, CockroachDB, Oracle RDBMS, Google BigQuery, Spanner, Redshift, Aurora, Cosmos DB, MySQL, PostgreSQL, Hudi, Delta Lake, Iceberg, Ray, Spark, Flink, Kafka, Redis, ElasticSearch, etc
Bachelor’s degree or above in computer science, software engineering, or other relevant disciplines
Willing to adapt to a fast-changing environment (i.e. the different stages of a startup company)

Responsibilities

Develop distributed database systems using Zilliz’s innovative data science platforms
Create request plans, develop new systems, and perform prototype verification and testing
Design and write core architecture code
Provide creative solutions to technical issues that arise during the product development process
Take ownership of product performance and stability
Research emerging technology to optimize the performance of underlying distributed platforms
Manage the Milvus open-source community and broaden Zilliz’s reach worldwide

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

MySQLPostgreSQLKafkaRedisElasticsearchSparkFlinkSnowflakeCockroachDBSpannerRedshiftAuroraHudiDelta LakeIceberg

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the salary range for the Staff Software Engineer position?

The salary range is $160,000 - $230,000 USD.

Is this position remote?

Yes, this is a remote position.

What technical skills and experience are required for this role?

Candidates need 4+ years of experience in developing database systems and must be an active contributor to infrastructure software such as Snowflake, CockroachDB, Oracle RDBMS, Google BigQuery, Spanner, Redshift, Aurora, Cosmos DB, MySQL, PostgreSQL, Hudi, Delta Lake, Iceberg, Ray, Spark, Flink, Kafka, Redis, or ElasticSearch. A Bachelor’s degree or above in computer science, software engineering, or related fields is also required.

What benefits does Zilliz offer?

Benefits include competitive compensation with cash and equity, regular bonuses and equity refresh opportunities, medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off including vacation, sick leave, and global reset/wellbeing days, plus generous 401(k) and regional retirement plans.

What makes a strong candidate for this position?

Strong candidates have 4+ years developing database systems, active contributions to major infrastructure software like Snowflake or CockroachDB, a relevant Bachelor’s degree, and adaptability to a fast-changing startup environment.

Zilliz

Cloud-based vector database service provider

About Zilliz

Zilliz provides a cloud-based vector database service that specializes in vector search applications, catering to over 5000 enterprises globally. Its main product, Zilliz Cloud, is a fully-managed service that simplifies the deployment and scaling of vector search applications, allowing businesses to avoid the complexities of infrastructure management. The platform is designed for high performance and reliability, capable of handling large-scale vector data and scaling up to 500 compute units to serve tens of billions of items. Zilliz differentiates itself from competitors by offering a versatile platform that integrates well with various tech stacks and prioritizes customer experience and data security, boasting a 99.9% uptime and compliance with SOC 2 standards. The company's goal is to provide an easy-to-use, secure, and efficient solution for enterprises looking to leverage vector similarity search services.

Shanghai, ChinaHeadquarters

2017Year Founded

$109.9MTotal Funding

SERIES_BCompany Stage

Data & Analytics, Enterprise SoftwareIndustries

51-200Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

Unlimited Paid Time Off

401(k) Company Match

Company Equity

Risks

Increased competition from Microsoft and Snowflake threatens Zilliz's market share.

Rapid vector database adoption may lead to market saturation.

Zilliz's reliance on cloud infrastructure poses data sovereignty and compliance risks.

Differentiation

Zilliz offers a cloud-based vector database service trusted by over 5000 enterprises.

Milvus, Zilliz's open-source vector database, is widely adopted in the industry.

Zilliz Cloud BYOC enhances data sovereignty and compliance for organizations.

Upsides

Zilliz Cloud's Cardinal engine boosts vector search performance tenfold.

Zilliz's expansion into Tokyo AWS region enhances global service reach.

Growing vector database adoption presents significant market opportunities for Zilliz.

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