Embedded C/C++ Engineer

abra • Wheaton, IL

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About The Position

abra R&D is looking for an Embedded Engineer to help us build the next‑generation Database built from scratch for AI Agents.
This is a core infrastructure product, focused on extreme performance, memory efficiency, and low‑latency access, enabling AI Agents to operate at a scale and speed that does not exist today.
The company is among the first in the world to build a dedicated DB for AI Agents, achieving up to 6x performance improvement compared to existing solutions.
What you’ll do
Design and implement low‑level components of a high-performance database
Work deeply with memory management, cache optimization, and data structures
Build and optimize network communication using Sockets (TCP/UDP)
Optimize Cache Levels (L1/L2) and in‑memory access patterns
Work on database internals similar to Redis‑style architectures
Own features end‑to-end, from design to production
Work independently with full ownership and accountability

Requirements

• Extensive experience with C / C++
• Strong background in Low‑Level / Embedded Systems
• Deep understanding of Cache Memory (L1/L2) and Memory Architecture
• Experience building or working on Databases or In‑Memory Systems (e.g., Redis)
• Strong knowledge of Sockets and Networking
• Ability to work independently, without hand‑holding
• Senior‑level mindset and production experience

Responsibilities

• Design and implement low‑level components of a high-performance database
• Work deeply with memory management, cache optimization, and data structures
• Build and optimize network communication using Sockets (TCP/UDP)
• Optimize Cache Levels (L1/L2) and in‑memory access patterns
• Work on database internals similar to Redis‑style architectures
• Own features end‑to-end, from design to production
• Work independently with full ownership and accountability

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed