Principal Software Engineer - Data Lakes

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Requirements:

• 5+ years of hands-on or research experience with high-performance relational data management systems.
• Deep understanding of infrastructure and software optimizations for performance improvements.
• Proven track record of delivering large and complicated projects.
• Strong development skills in Java and C++.
• Solid experience with public clouds (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Knowledge of columnar storage formats.
• Growth mindset and innovation-seeking attitude.
• Excellent team player with a focus on improving team performance.
• Preferably an MS or PhD in Computer Science focusing on database management or storage engines.

Responsibilities:

• Partner closely with product teams to understand requirements and design new capabilities.
• Design, develop, implement, and operate large-scale data lake systems with the engineering team.
• Contribute to open-source projects like DuckDB.
• Analyze and solve performance, fault-tolerance, and availability challenges.
• Ensure operational excellence and meet customer commitments regarding security and reliability.
• Set technical directions and influence cross-functional teams.