Remote Core Performance Software Engineer (C++) - Remote

Description:

• ClickHouse is seeking a Core Performance Software Engineer (C++) to join their remote-first team.
• The role involves analyzing and optimizing the performance of the core ClickHouse database, focusing on query optimization, distributed query optimization, relational operators, caching, and low-level optimizations like SIMD instructions.
• The engineer will extend existing performance tests and add new ones based on real-world or synthetic datasets to ensure database performance remains optimal.
• The position includes serving as a resource for the Support Engineering team to help debug advanced performance issues encountered by customers.
• Collaboration with other core teams is essential to assess the impact of new features on performance and to provide support with performance tests and advice.
• The engineer will engage with the open-source community by resolving issues, reviewing pull requests, and answering questions across various platforms.

Requirements:

• Candidates must have solid professional software development experience in C++, including experience with Unix Systems.
• Strong knowledge of database internals and design is required.
• Experience in performance engineering is essential, ideally within a database context, but experience in high-frequency trading, simulation, or real-time data processing is also acceptable.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to work well within and across engineering teams are necessary.
• Candidates should be ready to work closely with the open-source community, participating in code reviews with patience and attention to detail.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and solid production debugging skills are required.
• A passion for efficiency, availability, scalability, and data governance is essential.
• Candidates should thrive in a fast-paced start-up environment and possess a high level of responsibility, ownership, and accountability.

Benefits:

• ClickHouse offers a flexible work environment with remote-first work for all employees.
• Employer contributions towards healthcare are provided.
• Every new team member receives stock options, granting equity in the company.
• Employees enjoy flexible time off in the US and generous entitlement in all countries.
• A $500 home office setup is provided for remote employees.
• The company enables employee-driven international mobility, allowing relocation internationally within certain guidelines.
• As part of the first 200 employees, candidates will have the opportunity to shape the company culture.