Principal MarkLogic Database Engineer (Remote)

Progress Software Corporation; United States; Remote; USD 141,950 - 167,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, and life benefits

Tuition Reimbursement program

Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)

Flexible paid vacation time

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

A leading software development company is seeking a Principal Software Engineer to work remotely from the United States. The role involves leading the design and implementation of core features for the MarkLogic database, mentoring junior engineers, and collaborating with product teams. Ideal candidates will have over 8 years of experience in database internals, advanced C++ skills, and a strong understanding of distributed systems. Competitive compensation includes a base salary and eligibility for a performance-based bonus.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of hands-on experience in database internals or building core components for data processing systems.
• 5+ years of experience in distributed and multi-threaded systems.
• Proven ability to debug complex server-side issues.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, architecture, and implementation of high-quality core features for the MarkLogic database.
• Mentor and guide junior engineers, promoting best practices in distributed systems.
• Collaborate closely with the Product Owner and development teams.

Skills

C++ coding skills

Distributed systems

Database internals

Multi-threaded systems

Linux/Unix systems

Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure)

Version control systems (SVN, Git)

Debugging complex issues

Education

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Computer Science

Job description

A leading software development company is seeking a Principal Software Engineer to work remotely from the United States. The role involves leading the design and implementation of core features for the MarkLogic database, mentoring junior engineers, and collaborating with product teams. Ideal candidates will have over 8 years of experience in database internals, advanced C++ skills, and a strong understanding of distributed systems. Competitive compensation includes a base salary and eligibility for a performance-based bonus.