Remote Senior Software Engineer (Remote - US)

Description:

• This position is for a Senior Software Engineer – Distributed Storage at PingCAP, located in the United States.
• The role involves contributing to the evolution of TiKV, an open-source distributed key-value store.
• Responsibilities include designing and implementing key kernel features to enhance performance, reliability, and scalability.
• The engineer will optimize low-level data structures, algorithms, and concurrency controls to improve system throughput and latency.
• The position requires leading enhancements to TiKV’s backup and restore functionalities, including snapshotting and point-in-time recovery (PITR).
• The engineer will diagnose and resolve critical customer issues related to performance and stability in cloud deployments.
• Collaboration with the open-source community is essential, including conducting code reviews and ensuring best development practices.
• Documentation of technical decisions and implementation strategies is required.
• Staying informed on advancements in distributed systems and contributing to the technical roadmap is expected.
• Mentoring junior engineers and supporting the team's technical expertise development is part of the role.

Requirements:

• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related discipline is required.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in storage systems, databases, or distributed system development is necessary.
• Proficiency with distributed key-value store technologies like TiKV, RocksDB, or similar is highly preferred.
• Experience in cloud-native ecosystems, including AWS, GCP, or Azure, and Kubernetes-based environments is required.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to independently tackle performance and scalability challenges are essential.
• Clear communication and collaboration skills are necessary, with experience working across cross-functional teams.
• An eagerness to stay current with industry trends and apply new knowledge to practical engineering challenges is expected.

Benefits:

• The position offers a competitive salary range of $180,000 – $260,000 USD, based on experience, role complexity, and location.
• Employees are eligible for equity participation and annual performance bonuses.
• Comprehensive healthcare coverage is provided.
• Flexible paid vacation and holidays are included.
• Paid parental leave is offered.
• The opportunity to work remotely and contribute to open-source innovation on a global scale is available.
• The company promotes a diverse, inclusive culture with strong support for professional growth and technical leadership.