Principal Database Performance Engineer – Core Engineering, C++

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Germany, +2 more countries.

📋 Description

• Identify significant opportunities for performance enhancement and scalability within customer or benchmark workloads.

• Design and implement optimized database algorithms and data structures across various relational operators, indexing, query processing, memory management, and scheduling.

• Lead the performance roadmap focusing on latency, throughput, memory efficiency, and hardware utilization enhancements.

• Contribute to the development of a complex, high-performance database system.

• Perform thorough testing and ensure safe production rollouts.

• Represent ClickHouse in external forums through presentations, blog posts, and contributions to the community.

• Provide mentorship and support to junior engineers.

⛳️ Requirements

• Over 5 years of experience in database performance engineering or distributed systems.

• Master's degree or PhD in databases or a related discipline.

• Proficient in C++ programming.

• Experience with performance-critical software or systems programming.

• Proven track record of leading complex performance improvements from start to finish.

• In-depth knowledge of computer science principles, data structures, and algorithms.

• Exceptional communication and leadership abilities.

• A proactive and goal-oriented attitude.

🏝️ Benefits

• Flexible work environment with remote-friendly arrangements.

• Employer contributions towards healthcare plans.

• Stock options provided for every new team member.

• Flexible time off available in the US.

• Generous time-off policies in other countries.

• USD$500 allowance for home office setup for remote employees.

• Opportunities to connect with colleagues during company-wide offsite events.