Principal Software Engineer – Postgres

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in North America.

📋 Description

• Spearhead the design and execution of advanced system features encompassing storage, replication, query execution, and performance enhancement.

• Enhance and expand Postgres internals to bolster reliability, scalability, and efficiency.

• Develop prototypes and create extensions that augment Postgres's core functionalities and facilitate integration with cloud-native infrastructures.

• Work collaboratively with product, infrastructure, and cloud platform teams to provide robust, developer-centric experiences.

• Analyze and optimize database performance utilizing low-level instrumentation and benchmarking techniques.

• Offer technical guidance, establish standards for engineering excellence, and mentor senior engineers.

• Lead initiatives from conception to production with considerable autonomy and ownership.

⛳️ Requirements

• Over 10 years of experience in developing systems software using C/C++ or Rust.

• Experience with Go is advantageous.

• In-depth understanding of PostgreSQL or other database engine internals, particularly in storage, execution, or replication subsystems.

• Solid grasp of concurrency, operating systems, and performance engineering.

• Demonstrated ability to deliver large-scale systems or core infrastructure features from start to finish.

• Experience with contributions to open-source databases or equivalent complex systems is highly preferred.

• Practical problem solver with a focus on simplicity and measurable results.

• Excels in a high-autonomy, fast-paced environment.

🏝️ Benefits

• Flexible work environment; remote-friendly.

• Employer contributions towards healthcare.

• Stock options available for every new team member.

• Flexible time off policy in the US.

• Generous time-off entitlement for employees in other countries.

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

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