Software Engineer Backend SQL Foundations - New York NY
Software Engineer Backend SQL Foundations - New York NY
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Job Description
Categorydefining tech.Careerdefining work.
Lots of tech companies disrupt. But many fail when they try to scale. Were different. CockroachDB makes it easier for companies to build and scale apps. This is how and why were helping some of the most innovative companies on the planet. We tackle problems headon and focus on solutions that create lasting impact.
Because when our customers win we all win.
The Role
We are looking for a backend software engineer excited about growing an opensource cloudnative 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.
You Will
- 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 dont know it youll learn while youre 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.
The Expectations
In the first month you will join your engineering team and start to learn about our production systems software development workflow and the architecture of CockroachDB and our cloud offerings. We believe that its essential for you to take this time to become familiar with our technology company and our culture.
After three months youll be a fullyfledged member of the SQL Foundations team and feel comfortable contributing to CockroachDB. You will begin determining the parts of our product that most interest you and work with your manager to focus your efforts on projects that align with your interests and our goals.
We want our users to have a phenomenal experience using our product. You play a crucial role in making CockroachDB a joy to use and as our team grows you will have the opportunity to shape the direction of development for CockroachDB and CockroachDB Cloud. We also offer technical training and experienced mentorship to help you learn and advance your career into whatever you wish it to be.
You Have
- 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. You enjoy being part of the code review process and partnering with your teammates on challenging problems.
- 2 years of relevant experience ideal.
- A BS in Computer Science or equivalent experience.
- Bonus: Experience building running and debugging largescale distributed systems in production.
- Bonus: Knowledge on SQL and query processing.
The Team
Rima Deodhar Senior Manager Engineering
Rima joined Cockroach Labs in 2021 and leads both the SQL Foundations and Database Server teams. The SQL Foundations team focuses on SQL session and schema management as well as multiregion data placement. The Database Server team is responsible for internal CockroachDB infrastructure and server orchestration. Rima has over a decade experience building distributed systems at scale. In her spare time she loves to read and travel with family.
Isaac Wong EVP of Engineering
Isaac is responsible for the health of the engineering organization at Cockroach Labs. He partners closely with teams to ensure we have a balanced culture that promotes quality and innovation in pursuit of our goals. Before joining Cockroach Labs Isaac was in life sciences for 16 years with Medidata Solutions where he had a front row seat on the exciting ride from a 30 person startup to more than 2000 people worldwide. But the lure of distributed resilient and consistent SQL databases along with the amazing technology and culture at Cockroach Labs proved too much. When not working he likes to draw play the piano and search NYC for cannolis with his wife and kids.
Cockroach Labs is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer building a diverse and inclusive workforce. If you need additional accommodations to feel comfortable during your interview process please email us at.
Cockroach Labs has a hybrid work model with Roachers that are local to one of our offices coming in on Mondays Tuesdays and Thursdays and working flexibly the rest of the week. While weve learned valuable lessons working remotely nothing can replace the connection creativity and fun that occurs when Roachers get together and we are committed to fostering a workplace that encourages collaboration and allows us all to do our best work.
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
- And more!
The annual anticipated base salary range for U.S. candidates for this role is listed in USD below. Salary is one component of the Cockroach Labs Total Rewards package which also includes for each employee: stock options medical insurance vision insurance dental insurance life and disability insurance funds towards professional development resources flexible paid time off 11 paid holidays a year 10 paid sick days a year paid parental leave a 401(k) plan and wellbeing benefits.
We set standard ranges for all U.S.based roles based on function level and geographic location benchmarked against similar stage growth companies. Actual salaries may vary and fall outside of this range depending on factors such as a candidates qualifications geographic location skills experience and competencies. In addition we are often open to a wide variety of profiles and recognize that the person we hire may be less experienced (or more senior) than this job description as posted.
Salaries for candidates outside the U.S. will vary based on local compensation structures.
This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our Careers Page.
Employment Type
Full Time
