Principal Research Scientist, Database Systems
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MongoDBDatabase Systems
North AmericaFull-TimePrincipal
Salary168000 - 330000 USD per year
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Job Details
- Languages
- English
- Experience
- 12+ years
- Required Skills
- LeadershipSoftware DevelopmentData StructuresCommunication SkillsAnalytical SkillsCollaborationProblem SolvingMentoringInterpersonal skillsResearchPrototypingData management
Requirements
- Ph.D. in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a closely related field with a specialization in database systems
- 12+ years of experience applying computer science concepts to large scale software development problems, including databases and distributed systems
- Proven track record of impactful research publications in top-tier database and systems conferences and journals
- Demonstrated expertise in query optimization, efficient data structures, and high-performance database architectures
- Strong background in performance engineering, hardware-aware optimizations, and database engine internals
- Experience in building research prototypes and conducting rigorous empirical studies to validate theoretical models
- Excellent analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills
Responsibilities
- Conduct innovative research in query optimization, indexing methods, storage engines, and performance optimization
- Design, prototype, and empirically evaluate novel database systems and architectures
- Collaborate closely with Engineering teams to translate research into practical solutions
- Publish influential research outcomes in top-tier database and systems conferences and journals
- Build a Database Systems research group with a critical mass of 2-3 researchers
- Mentor junior researchers, fostering a collaborative and productive research environment
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