Software Engineer (Database) - Remote work | REF#308676

BairesDev; Brasil; Remote; BRL 657,000 - 986,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% remote work

USD or local currency compensation

Hardware and software setup

Flexible hours

Parental leaves and holidays

Global, multicultural team

Job summary

Join BairesDev as a Software Engineer (Database) to design and optimize core database engine internals. You will implement high-performance storage and retrieval systems, focusing on concurrency control, replication, and robust data persistence.

You will collaborate with an international team, tackle complex SQL semantics, and contribute to scalable, reliable database infrastructure while working remotely across the globe.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in software engineering with database engine internals.
• Proven expertise in systems programming using C, C++, or Rust.
• Deep understanding of storage engine internals, including B-tree/LSM trees and MVCC.
• Experience implementing replication, WAL, and SQL semantics.
• Strong background in query optimization and low-level resource management.
• Advanced English proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Develop and refine core engine components, including storage engines and query optimization logic.
• Implement robust concurrency control mechanisms using MVCC to ensure data consistency.
• Design and maintain reliable data persistence layers, focusing on WAL and B-tree/LSM trees.
• Engineer distributed data systems by building and optimizing efficient replication protocols.
• Enhance the database's ability to handle complex SQL semantics and low-level resource management.
• Collaborate with systems architects to improve the performance, scalability, and reliability of the database engine.

Skills

C/C++/Rust

MVCC

WAL

Database internals

SQL semantics

Job description

At BairesDev®, we've been leading the way in technology projects for over 15 years. We deliver cutting‑edge solutions to giants like Google and the most innovative startups in Silicon Valley.

Our diverse 4,000+ team, composed of the world's Top 1% of tech talent, works remotely on roles that drive significant impact worldwide.

When you apply for this position, you're taking the first step in a process that goes beyond the ordinary. We aim to align your passions and skills with our vacancies, setting you on a path to exceptional career development and success.

Software Engineer (Database) at BairesDev

As a Software Engineer (Database), you will be responsible for the development and optimization of core database engine internals. You will play a key role in designing high-performance storage and retrieval systems that handle complex data operations at scale.

What You’ll Do

• Develop and refine core engine components, including storage engines and query optimization logic.
• Implement robust concurrency control mechanisms using Multi-Version Concurrency Control (MVCC) to ensure data consistency.
• Design and maintain reliable data persistence layers, focusing on Write-Ahead Logging (WAL) and B-tree/LSM tree structures.
• Engineer distributed data systems by building and optimizing efficient replication protocols.
• Enhance the database's ability to handle complex SQL semantics and low-level resource management.
• Collaborate with systems architects to improve the performance, scalability, and reliability of the database engine.

What We Are Looking For

• 4+ years of experience in Software Engineering with a focus on database engine internals.
• Proven expertise in systems programming using C, C++, or Rust.
• Deep understanding of storage engine internals, including B-tree/LSM trees and MVCC.
• Proficiency in implementing replication protocols, WAL, and deep SQL semantics.
• Strong background in query optimization and low-level resource management.
• Advanced proficiency in English.

How we do make your work (and your life) easier

• 100% remote work (from anywhere).
• Excellent compensation in USD or your local currency if preferred
• Hardware and software setup for you to work from home.
• Flexible hours: create your own schedule.
• Paid parental leaves, vacations, and national holidays.
• Innovative and multicultural work environment: collaborate and learn from the global Top 1% of talent.
• Supportive environment with mentorship, promotions, skill development, and diverse growth opportunities.

Join a global team where your unique talents can truly thrive and make a significant impact!