Software Engineer (Query Engine) - Remote work | REF#308673

BairesDev; Colombia; Remote; COP 324,496,000 - 486,744,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

USD salary compensation

Home office setup provided

Flexible hours

Parental leave and vacations

Job summary

BairesDev is seeking a Software Engineer (Query Engine) to design and optimize core components for high‑performance data retrieval in a fully remote role.

You will bridge high-level query languages with low-level execution, building scalable query engines and delivering efficient analytical workloads. Join a global team driving impact for Google and silicon valley startups with modern CPU architectures.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of software engineering experience focused on database internals or query engines.
• Proficiency in Java or C++ systems programming.
• Deep understanding of columnar storage formats (Parquet/Iceberg) and vectorized execution.
• Excellent English communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement sophisticated query planners and cost-based optimizers to generate efficient execution paths.
• Develop high-performance execution engines using vectorized processing and SIMD instructions to leverage modern CPU architectures.
• Optimize columnar storage interactions to minimize I/O and maximize data throughput for analytical queries.
• Build and refine query engine internals, including join algorithms, aggregation frameworks, and sorting mechanisms.
• Collaborate with infrastructure teams to integrate specialized query engines into broader data platform architectures.

Skills

Software engineering

Query engines

Java/C++

Parquet/Iceberg

Vectorized execution

English proficiency

Tools

Parquet

Iceberg

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 (Query Engine) at BairesDev

As a Software Engineer specializing in Query Engines, you will design and optimize the core components that drive high-performance data retrieval. You will act as a bridge between high-level query languages and low-level execution, ensuring that complex analytical workloads are processed with maximum efficiency and minimal latency.

What You'll Do

• Design and implement sophisticated query planners and cost-based optimizers to generate efficient execution paths.
• Develop high-performance execution engines using vectorized processing and SIMD instructions to leverage modern CPU architectures.
• Optimize columnar storage interactions to minimize I/O and maximize data throughput for analytical queries.
• Build and refine query engine internals, including join algorithms, aggregation frameworks, and sorting mechanisms.
• Collaborate with infrastructure teams to integrate specialized query engines into broader data platform architectures.

What We Are Looking For

• 4+ years of experience in Software Engineering with a focus on database internals or query engines.
• Proven expertise in developing query engine internals, including query planners, optimizers, and execution engines.
• Proficiency in systems programming with Java or C++.
• Deep understanding of columnar storage formats such as Apache Parquet or Iceberg and vectorized execution.
• 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!