Software Engineer, Backend (SQL Foundations)

Cockroach Labs • New York, NY

309d • $133,000 - $176,150 • Hybrid

About The Position

We are looking for a backend software engineer excited about growing an open-source, cloud-native distributed SQL database to join our SQL Foundations team. This team works within the SQL layer of CockroachDB, focussing on sessions and schema management. Join the team to be a part of cutting edge work that provides foundational database functionality enabling a seamless experience for CockroachDB users.

Requirements

• A passion for working on complex technical products and be proficient in topics such as distributed systems, consensus, data replication, concurrency control, file systems, or SQL processing.
• Comfort using programming languages like Go, C/C++, Java, and Python.
• Experience building collaborative relationships with your colleagues.
• 2+ years of relevant experience ideal.
• A BS in Computer Science or equivalent experience.

Nice To Haves

• Experience building, running and debugging large-scale distributed systems in production.
• Knowledge on SQL and query processing.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the growth of CockroachDB through bringing your expertise and commitment to excellence to help build a database that makes data easy for everyone.
• Develop in Go, but if you don't know it, you'll learn while you're here.
• Improve the performance of CockroachDB.
• Work closely with other engineers and product managers across our the cloud and database teams.
• Take part in a collaborative culture and exchange knowledge with a highly experienced technical organization.
• Ensure that CockroachDB remains scalable, survivable, and consistent as we continue to grow as a company.

Benefits

• Stock Options
• Medical Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Professional Development Funds
• Flexible Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Sick Days
• Paid Parental Leave
• Retirement Benefits
• Mental Wellbeing Benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree