Staff Field Engineer - Distributed US

5+ years of hands-on software engineering experience, ideally with distributed systems or complex infrastructure projects. Exposure to customer-facing or field engineering roles. Proficiency in at least one programming language; Go is preferred. Strong understanding of containerization (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes). Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, version control (Git), and Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Ansible, etc.). Experience working with at least one major public cloud provider (AWS, GCP, or Azure). Proven ability to diagnose and resolve complex technical issues in production environments. Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Design, implement, and maintain new features, integrations, and tooling for CockroachDB. Develop and refine tools, scripts, and automation frameworks for deployments. Investigate and resolve complex issues related to distributed systems, database performance, and networking. Gather and synthesize customer insights to inform R&D and product roadmap decisions. Act as a technical advisor for customers, leading architectural design sessions. Create and maintain documentation for deployments and troubleshooting processes.