Description:

We are looking for a driven and innovative Senior Software Engineer, experienced in distributed databases to help shape the future of our open-source database, SpiceDB.
SpiceDB is built to manage security-critical application permissions.
In this role, you will leverage your deep expertise in database engineering to push the boundaries of performance, scalability, and efficiency for both SpiceDB OSS and Enterprise.
You will focus on low-latency query optimization, refining database architecture, and ensuring the system is robust and reliable for large-scale, mission-critical applications.
Responsibilities include research, design, implementation, testing, and release for new database features and enhancements.
You will troubleshoot correctness, stability, and performance issues related to statement planning and execution within a complex distributed system.
You will drive optimization efforts by gathering statistics, refining query planning, and implementing materialized views and incremental view maintenance (IVM).
You will work on indexing, partitioning, and caching strategies to improve query efficiency and overall database performance.
Contributions will be made to both our open source and enterprise database product, SpiceDB.
You will collaborate closely with product, engineering, and support teams.

Requirements:

A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field or equivalent experience is required.
You must have 5+ years of experience working in system-level languages like Golang, C/C++, Rust, or Zig.
In-depth knowledge of database concepts and their implementation, including compilers, indices, query planning, optimization, and materialized views, is essential.
A strong systems engineering background (e.g., distributed systems, operating systems, databases) is required.
You should have a proven ability to diagnose performance bottlenecks and propose creative solutions.
Excellent communication skills with a proven ability to articulate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders are necessary.
The ability to collaborate effectively with remote teams across time zones is important.
Familiarity with modern software development practices and tools, such as continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD), Docker, and Git, is required.

You will have opportunities to work with cutting-edge technology in a rapidly growing sector.
A supportive environment where your ideas lead to real impact is provided.
A competitive salary based on experience will be offered.
Stock options at an early-stage startup are included.
Comprehensive benefits including healthcare (in the US) and other insurance are provided.
A fully remote and flexible schedule to accommodate different time zones is available.
There will be twice-yearly travel for team offsites, focused on team bonding, collaboration, and having fun!

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