Remote: Software Engineer - Sharded PostgreSQL (Go)

PlanetScale; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 290,000; Full time

Job summary

PlanetScale is seeking a Software Engineer to work on Neki, a sharded PostgreSQL project, to help build a robust database infrastructure. This role requires strong expertise in backend systems and distributed architectures.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of experience, particularly with Go and database internals. You’ll work closely with a team of experts in a collaborative environment, contributing to innovative solutions that serve millions of queries per second.

PlanetScale values diversity and aims to build an inclusive environment for all applicants.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of software engineering experience with a focus on backend systems, database engines, query planners.
• Strong proficiency in Go, experience in Python or C++.
• Experience with PostgreSQL, MySQL or other databases, and distributed systems.

Responsibilities

• Design and build critical systems for PlanetScale's database platform.
• Collaborate with engineers to solve complex distributed systems challenges.
• Work with customers to understand their needs and develop solutions.

Skills

Backend systems

Distributed systems

Database engines

Go programming

Performance optimization

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

PlanetScale is seeking a Software Engineer to work on Neki, a sharded PostgreSQL project, to help build a robust database infrastructure. This role requires strong expertise in backend systems and distributed architectures.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of experience, particularly with Go and database internals. You’ll work closely with a team of experts in a collaborative environment, contributing to innovative solutions that serve millions of queries per second.

PlanetScale values diversity and aims to build an inclusive environment for all applicants.