Principal Engineer, Database Engine

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Requirements:

• At least seven years of experience developing and debugging in system-level C/C++, particularly on Linux.
• Background in database internals or building core components for large-scale data processing systems, especially in query execution/processing and optimization.
• Experience with storage formats like Parquet, ORC, avro, iceberg, and knowledge of encodings or indexing structures.
• Experience with cloud technologies and building cloud-native SaaS is a plus.
• B.S. degree or equivalent experience in Computer Science or a related field.

Responsibilities:

• Leads technical decisions and provides strong technical leadership for large, release-defining projects.
• Solves complex, mission critical problems with a sustainable approach.
• Skilled in parallel problem investigation alongside other responsibilities.
• Effectively communicates complex technical issues and decisions and their impact on business value.
• Mentors team members on design techniques and coding standards.
• Participates in customer POCs to enhance customer experience and adoption.
• Collaborates with multiple departments such as Sales, Marketing, and G&A.