Principal Software Engineer - Postgres

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2 days ago
Type
Full time
Salary
Salary not provided

Related skills

rust postgresql go storage performance

πŸ“‹ Description

  • Lead design/implementation of advanced system features (storage, replication, query, performance).
  • Contribute to Postgres internals, improving reliability, scalability, and efficiency.
  • Prototype/build Postgres extensions to expand core capabilities and cloud integration.
  • Collaborate with product, infra, and cloud teams to deliver robust experiences.
  • Profile/optimize DB performance using low-level instrumentation and benchmarking.
  • Provide technical leadership, set standards, and mentor senior engineers.

🎯 Requirements

  • 10+ years building systems software in C/C++ or Rust (Go a plus).
  • Deep knowledge of PostgreSQL or DB internals (storage, execution, replication).
  • Strong understanding of concurrency, OS, and performance engineering.
  • Proven ability to ship large-scale systems end-to-end.
  • Experience contributing to open-source databases or similar systems is desirable.
  • Pragmatic problem solver with bias for simplicity and impact.

🎁 Benefits

  • Flexible, remote-friendly work across 20+ countries.
  • Healthcare coverage with employer contributions.
  • Equity in the company; stock options.
  • Flexible time off in the US; generous elsewhere.
  • $500 home office setup for remote staff.
  • Global company-wide gatherings and offsites.
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