Staff Software Engineer-Analytics
About The Position
EDB provides a data and AI platform that enables organizations to harness the full power of Postgres for transactional, analytical, and AI workloads across any cloud, anywhere. EDB empowers enterprises to control risk, manage costs and scale efficiently for a data and AI led world. Serving more than 1,500 customers globally and as the leading contributor to the vibrant and fast-growing PostgreSQL community, EDB supports major government organizations, financial services, media and information technology companies. EDB’s data-driven solutions enable customers to modernize legacy systems and break data silos while leveraging enterprise-grade open source technologies. EDB delivers the confidence of up to 99.999% high availability with mission critical capabilities built in such as security, compliance controls, and observability. For more information, visit www.enterprisedb.com Candidate Note: This position is 100% remote for candidates based in the US We are seeking an experienced Software Engineer to design, develop, and maintain our core analytics products including WarehousePG (WHPG), Postgres Analytics Accelerator (PGAA), as well as extensions, migration tools, monitoring systems, and performance optimizations for the PostgreSQL ecosystem. In this role, you will be a core contributor within the team responsible for advancing our Analytics product portfolio. You will implement new features, optimize performance, and ensure the stability of our software.
Requirements
- 5+ years of database development experience and solid understanding of database principles.
- Deep expertise in at least one of the following: C, Rust, C++ or Go systems programming.
- CS fundamentals (algorithms, OS internals, data structures)
- Proficiency in Linux-based software development and debugging.
- Experience optimizing database system performance.
- Strong problem-solving skills in database and system troubleshooting.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with distributed databases and MPP systems (e.g., Greenplum) and/or analytical libraries / databases (Spark, DataFusion, DuckDB)
- Experience with distributed query optimizers (e.g. Orca)
- Solid understanding of PostgreSQL internals.
- Familiarity with machine learning libraries and techniques
- Knowledge of GitHub Actions workflows.
- Prior contributions to open-source database projects.
Responsibilities
- Design and develop PostgreSQL database features and tools.
- Review and refine code contributions from team members to ensure quality.
- Write and maintain regression tests for bug fixes and new features.
- Troubleshoot and resolve database, network, and software-related issues.
- Work within CI/CD pipelines to ensure smooth integration and deployment.
Benefits
- EDB is committed to supporting our employees' overall well being by offering a range of benefits and resources to promote a healthy work-life balance and wellness.
- We provide access to CuraLinc to aid employees in health and wellness tips and practices, as well as Wellness Fridays extending to December 2026!
- Check out our career site for more information on perks and benefits and reach out to our Talent Acquisition team for region specific benefits.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
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