Software Engineer – Team Lead

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

📋 Description

• Lead, mentor, and develop a remote team of 4–6 skilled engineers

• Allocate approximately 50% of your time to designing, coding, and reviewing software that is sensitive to performance

• Engage in open development as part of a collaborative open-source community

• Advocate for the integration of AI tools to enhance the team's efficiency and effectiveness

• Communicate via mailing lists, commit messages, design discussions, and bug reports

• Collaborate with field, cloud, and core teams to translate customer requirements into robust engineering solutions

• Work on the core of the ScyllaDB server, which includes I/O and caching, data placement with tablets, compaction, repair, compression, encryption, backup, restore, and object storage management

⛳️ Requirements

• Over 5 years of experience in developing kernel or server-side systems

• Proficient in modern C++ (C++20)

• Possess a highly analytical mindset with a passion for tackling complex problems

• A proven record of elevating standards, both in your personal coding and in the performance of those around you

• Exceptional communication and collaboration abilities, particularly in a distributed setting

• Familiarity with database internals

• Practical experience with cloud object storage solutions such as AWS S3 or Google Cloud Storage

• Experience in open-source development

• A degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent practical experience

🏝️ Benefits

• Opportunities for professional growth and skill development

• An inclusive and collaborative work environment

• Flexible work arrangements with a focus on work-life balance

• Participation in innovative projects within the open-source community