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Senior Software Engineer - Capella Columnar
As a key contributing member of the Capella Columnar development team, you will be responsible for designing and implementing distributed database systems that push the boundaries of scalability, efficiency, and reliability for modern data analytics in the cloud. You'll have the opportunity to work on various critical areas of database systems, including the query compiler, query optimizer, execution runtime, and storage layer.
Responsibilities:
- Contribute to the core database platform with features, enhancements and customer facing initiatives.
- Work cross-functionally across product management, QA, Performance and other teams to deliver industry leading solution to customers.
- Write best quality code adhering to open source coding standards.
- Take full ownership of the tasks while ensuring the timely delivery.
- Be a good team player and work together with team members to successfully deliver on the tasks.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in computer science or equivalent.
- PhD degree in computer science or equivalent is a plus.
- 5-7 years of development experience on enterprise system software or equivalent database research.
- Strong understanding of distributed systems and database internals.
- Good fundamental knowledge of OS, networks and system programming.
- Good understanding of multi-threading and concurrent programming.
- Proficient in Java.
- Experience with one or more cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure).
- Golang or Python experience is a plus.
- Experience with building JDBC/ODBC drivers for BI tools is a plus.
- Experience with data lake technologies (Apache Iceberg, Apache Hudi, etc.) is a plus.
- Generous Time Off Program - Flexibility to care for you and your family
- Wellness Benefits - A variety of world class medical plans to choose from, along with dental, vision, life insurance, and employee assistance programs*
- Financial Planning - RSU equity program*, ESPP program*, Retirement program* and Business Travel Insurance
- Career Growth - Be valued, Create value approach
- Fun Perks - An ergonomic and comfortable in-office / WFH setup. Food & Snacks for in-office employees.
- And much more!
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