Software Engineer (Database) - Remote work | REF#308677

BairesDev; Colombia; A distancia; COP 292.047.000 - 421.845.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Remote work

USD or local currency compensation

Home setup provided

Flexible hours

Parental leave & holidays

Mentorship & growth

Global team

Descripción de la vacante

BairesDev is seeking a Software Engineer (Database) to develop and optimize core database engine internals, focusing on high-performance storage and retrieval at scale.

You will implement MVCC, WAL, and reliable data persistence with B-tree/LSM structures, and collaborate to improve performance, scalability, and reliability.

This 100% remote role offers USD compensation, flexible hours, and a global, mentorship-driven environment with the world’s top 1% talent.

Formación

• 4+ years in software engineering focused on database engine internals.
• Experience with MVCC, WAL, B-tree/LSM trees and replication.
• Proficiency in C, C++, or Rust and SQL semantics.
• Strong English skills.

Responsabilidades

• Develop and refine core engine components, including storage engines and query optimization logic.
• Implement MVCC to ensure data consistency.
• Design and maintain data persistence layers with WAL and B-tree/LSM structures.
• Engineer distributed data systems with efficient replication protocols.
• Enhance SQL semantics handling and low-level resource management.
• Collaborate with systems architects to improve performance, scalability and reliability.

Conocimientos

Database internals

Systems programming

MVCC

Query optimization

English

Herramientas

C

C++

Rust

SQL

Descripción del empleo

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!