Principal Software Engineer - Postgres
Core
Design and implement advanced systems features for a next-generation database infrastructure, specifically extending Postgres internals for storage, replication, and query execution.
Role type
Principal Software Engineer (Database Systems)
Builds
High-performance, distributed database systems and Postgres extensions
Domain
Database systems, systems programming, cloud infrastructure
Required skills
C/C++ or Rust, PostgreSQL internals, concurrency, operating systems, performance engineering, open-source contribution
Preferred skills
Go, cloud-native infrastructure integration
Technologies
C, C++, Rust, Go, PostgreSQL
Responsibilities
Lead design and implementation of storage, replication, and query execution features; extend Postgres internals; prototype and build database extensions; profile and optimize database performance; provide technical leadership and mentor senior engineers
Seniority
Principal, hands-on IC with strategic impact
