About LanceDB
The open-source database for AI applications
Key Highlights
- Headquartered in San Francisco, California
- Specializes in hyper-scalable vector search for AI
- Supports advanced retrieval for retrieval-augmented generation (RAG)
- Team size of 11-50 employees
LanceDB, headquartered in San Francisco, California, is an open-source database designed specifically for AI applications. It provides hyper-scalable vector search capabilities and advanced retrieval for retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), making it ideal for developers working with large-scale AI...
🎁 Benefits
Employees at LanceDB enjoy competitive salaries, equity options, flexible remote work policies, and generous PTO to promote work-life balance....
🌟 Culture
LanceDB fosters a culture of innovation and collaboration, prioritizing developer experience and open-source contributions. The team values transparen...
Forward Deployed Engineer • Mid-Level
Overview
LanceDB is seeking a Forward Deployed Engineer to work closely with strategic customers in the San Francisco Bay Area. You'll design, deploy, and scale LanceDB in production environments, contributing production-quality code and feedback. This role requires expertise in Python and Rust.
Job Description
Who you are
You have a strong background in systems engineering and customer engagement, ideally with experience in deploying cloud-native applications. You are comfortable working hands-on with customers to understand their needs and translate them into technical solutions. Your technical skills include proficiency in programming languages such as Python and Rust, which you have used to build and maintain production-grade systems. You thrive in collaborative environments and enjoy the challenge of working directly with clients to ensure their success with complex technologies. You are detail-oriented and have a knack for performance tuning and operational hardening of applications. You understand the importance of feedback loops in product development and are eager to contribute insights that will shape the future of the product.
What you'll do
As a Forward Deployed Engineer at LanceDB, you will lead both on-site and remote technical deployments of the LanceDB platform. Your role will involve architecture design, benchmarking, and performance tuning to ensure that our solutions meet the high standards expected by enterprise customers. You will engage directly with clients to understand their unique challenges and provide tailored solutions that leverage the capabilities of LanceDB. Your hands-on experience will be invaluable as you contribute to the development of production-quality code that enhances our product offerings. You will also play a key role in operational hardening, ensuring that our deployments are robust and reliable in demanding production environments. Your insights from the field will directly influence product architecture and performance characteristics, making your contributions critical to the evolution of our technology. You will collaborate closely with the engineering team to ensure that customer feedback is integrated into our product roadmap, helping to drive continuous improvement and innovation.
What we offer
At LanceDB, you will have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology in a collaborative and innovative environment. We value your contributions and provide a platform for you to influence both customer success and product development. You will be part of a team that is dedicated to pushing the boundaries of what is possible with AI data infrastructure. We offer competitive compensation and benefits, along with opportunities for professional growth and development. Join us in shaping the future of data technology and making a meaningful impact in the industry.
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