Principal Software Engineer - Postgres

48 minutes ago
Full-time
Lead
Software Development
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

Description

  • Lead design and implementation of advanced systems features across storage, replication, query execution, and performance optimization.
  • Contribute to and extend Postgres internals to improve reliability, scalability, and efficiency.
  • Prototype and build extensions that expand Postgres capabilities and integrate with cloud-native infrastructure.
  • Collaborate with product, infrastructure, and cloud platform teams to deliver robust developer experiences.
  • Profile and optimize database performance using low-level instrumentation and benchmarking.
  • Provide technical leadership, set engineering standards, and mentor senior engineers.
  • Drive projects from concept to production with significant autonomy and ownership.

Requirements

  • 10+ years of experience building systems software in C/C++ or Rust; Go experience is a plus.
  • Deep knowledge of PostgreSQL or other database engine internals, including storage, execution, or replication subsystems.
  • Strong understanding of concurrency, operating systems, and performance engineering.
  • Proven ability to ship large-scale systems or core infrastructure features end-to-end.
  • Experience contributing to open-source databases or similarly complex systems is highly desirable.
  • Pragmatic problem solver with a bias for simplicity and measurable impact.
  • Ability to thrive in a high-autonomy, high-velocity environment.
  • Experience in systems programming and database internals, particularly Postgres.

Benefits

  • Flexible remote-friendly work environment across a globally distributed team operating in over 20 countries.
  • Employer contributions toward healthcare.
  • Equity in the company through stock options for every new team member.
  • Flexible time off in the US, with generous time off in other countries.
  • $500 home office setup allowance for remote employees.
  • Opportunities to connect with colleagues at company-wide Global Gatherings and offsites.

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