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Core Software Engineer (C++) - Remote

2 hours ago
Germany
Full-time
Senior
Database Administrator
Software Development
C++ ClickHouse Kubernetes TCP/IP Unix
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ClickHouse

ClickHouse

ClickHouse provides a fast open source column-oriented database management system that enables users to generate real-time analytical data reports through SQL queries, catering to the needs of industries requiring efficient data processing and analysis.

IT Services
51-250
Founded 2021
$300M raised
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Description

  • Analyze and optimize the performance of the core ClickHouse database.
  • Work on query optimization, distributed query optimization, relational operators, caching, and low-level SIMD optimizations.
  • Extend existing and create new performance tests using real-world and synthetic datasets.
  • Help debug advanced performance issues raised by customers through the Support Engineering team.
  • Collaborate with other core engineering teams to assess performance impact from new features and provide testing guidance.
  • Engage with the open-source community by resolving issues, reviewing and finishing pull requests, and answering questions across community channels.

Requirements

  • Solid professional software development experience in C++.
  • Experience with Unix systems.
  • Strong knowledge of database internals and design.
  • Experience in performance engineering, ideally for databases or similar domains such as high-frequency trading, simulation, or real-time data processing.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and solid production debugging experience.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills across engineering teams.
  • Willingness to work closely with the open-source community and participate in code reviews with patience and attention to detail.
  • Passion for efficiency, availability, scalability, and data governance.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced startup environment with strong ownership and accountability.
  • Experience with ClickHouse (preferred).
  • Experience in security, privacy, and compliance (preferred).
  • Experience with TCP/IP and network programming (preferred).
  • Experience developing cloud infrastructure services, preferably with Kubernetes (preferred).
  • Experience giving public talks at technical conferences and meetups (preferred).
  • Previous contributions to open-source projects (preferred).

Benefits

  • Flexible remote-friendly work environment with a globally distributed team operating in over 20 countries.
  • Employer contributions toward healthcare.
  • Equity in the company through stock options for new team members.
  • Flexible time off in the US and generous time off in other countries.
  • $500 home office setup allowance for remote employees.
  • Opportunities to connect with colleagues at company-wide offsites and global gatherings.
  • Competitive compensation with location-based salary ranges and potential market premium in some regions.

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