
About Yugabyte
The cloud-native database for modern applications
Key Highlights
- Raised $290 million in Series C funding
- Headquartered in Sunnyvale, CA with 201-500 employees
- Over 400 enterprise customers leveraging YugabyteDB
- PostgreSQL compatible with automated data recovery features
Yugabyte is a leading provider of cloud-native database solutions, specifically its open-source YugabyteDB, which is designed for modern applications. Headquartered in Sunnyvale, CA, Yugabyte has raised $290 million in funding through Series C, attracting notable investors like Lightspeed Venture Pa...
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Skills & Technologies
Overview
Yugabyte is hiring a Senior Software Engineer to help build YugabyteDB, a PostgreSQL-compatible distributed database for cloud-native applications. You'll work with cloud-native technologies and contribute to a scalable, resilient database solution. This position requires strong expertise in distributed systems.
Job Description
Who you are
You have 5+ years of experience in software engineering, particularly in building scalable and resilient systems. Your background includes working with distributed databases and cloud-native applications, and you understand the intricacies of database architecture and performance optimization.
You possess deep knowledge of PostgreSQL and are familiar with its capabilities and limitations. You have experience in developing applications that leverage cloud infrastructure, ensuring high availability and fault tolerance.
You are a collaborative team player who enjoys working in a dynamic environment. You thrive on solving complex problems and are passionate about building systems that can handle high-scale workloads. Your communication skills allow you to effectively share ideas and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
Desirable
Experience with open-source projects is a plus, as is familiarity with other database technologies. You may have contributed to community discussions or have a portfolio of projects that showcase your skills.
What you'll do
As a Senior Software Engineer at Yugabyte, you will play a crucial role in the development of YugabyteDB, our flagship product. You will design and implement features that enhance the database's capabilities, focusing on scalability and performance. Your work will involve collaborating with product managers and other engineers to define requirements and deliver high-quality solutions.
You will be responsible for optimizing existing features and ensuring that the database can handle increasing loads efficiently. This includes conducting performance testing and tuning, as well as troubleshooting issues that arise in production environments.
You will also mentor junior engineers, sharing your knowledge and helping them grow in their roles. Your insights will contribute to the overall technical direction of the team, and you will participate in code reviews to maintain high standards of code quality.
What we offer
At Yugabyte, you will be part of a mission-driven team that is transforming the database landscape. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, along with opportunities for professional growth and development. You will work in a supportive environment that values innovation and collaboration, allowing you to make a significant impact on our products and the industry as a whole.
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