Principal Software Engineer - Postgres

ClickHouse

San Francisco (CA)

On-site

USD 210,000 - 260,000

Full time

14 days+
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Healthcare
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Flexible time off
Home office setup allowance
Company-wide offsites

Job summary

ClickHouse is seeking a senior engineer to lead the design and implementation of advanced database features. The role focuses on storage, replication, and query execution in PostgreSQL-based systems, guiding architectural directions and mentoring senior engineers to ensure engineering excellence.

The candidate should have 10+ years of experience in systems software with C/C++ or Rust, deep PostgreSQL internals knowledge, and a track record of shipping large-scale infrastructure in open-source

Qualifications

  • 10+ years in systems software with C/C++ or Rust.
  • Deep expertise in PostgreSQL internals and open-source databases.
  • Proven track record shipping large-scale infrastructure.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the design and implementation of advanced database features focusing on storage, replication, and query execution.
  • Drive the architectural direction of Postgres-based systems and mentor senior engineers.
  • Ensure engineering excellence through code quality, reviews, and scalable architecture.

Skills

C++
Rust
PostgreSQL
Database Internals
Systems Programming
Storage Optimization
Query Execution
Replication
Concurrency
Performance Engineering
Distributed Coordination
Go

Job description

Lead the design and implementation of advanced database features focusing on storage, replication, and query execution. Drive the architectural direction of Postgres-based systems and mentor senior engineers to ensure engineering excellence.

Requirements

Requires over 10 years of experience in systems software using C/C++ or Rust with deep expertise in PostgreSQL internals. Candidates should have a proven track record of shipping large-scale infrastructure and experience with open-source databases.

Key Skills
  • C++
  • Rust
  • PostgreSQL
  • Database Internals
  • Systems Programming
  • Storage Optimization
  • Query Execution
  • Replication
  • Concurrency
  • Performance Engineering
  • Distributed Coordination
  • Go
Benefits
  • Healthcare
  • Stock options
  • Flexible time off
  • Home office setup allowance
  • Company-wide offsites
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