Senior Engineering Manager, Database

Tiger Data

United States

Remote

USD 180,000 - 240,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Flexible PTO and family leave

Fridays off in August

Fully remote opportunities globally

Stock options for long-term growth

Monthly WiFi stipend

Professional development and education

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Job summary

Tiger Data, the PostgreSQL platform leader, is seeking a Senior Engineering Manager for the Database team. You will guide multiple teams, drive roadmaps, and ensure scalable, reliable database systems.

The role is fully remote and requires deep experience in distributed systems and databases. You will partner with cross-functional leaders, engage with key customers, and mentor engineers to grow a high-performing organization at scale with a focus on PostgreSQL internals and Go-based cloud

Qualifications

8+ years of engineering experience with at least 4+ years in people management.
Track record leading high-performing teams shipping industrial-strength systems software.
Strong depth in distributed systems or databases; PostgreSQL internals familiarity is a plus.
Solid knowledge of SQL, query processing, and data replication.
Passion for building reliable system software and developing engineers.

Responsibilities

Lead, grow, and mentor a globally distributed team of database internals engineers.
Own team execution and set the technical roadmap with Product, prioritizing speed, quality, and maintainability.
Partner with Platform Engineering and other leaders to deliver a world-class Tiger Cloud experience.
Engage with high-value customers on escalations, translating feedback into team priorities.
Set a high bar as a leader and help the broader engineering organization succeed.

Skills

Distributed systems

PostgreSQL internals

C/C++

SQL

Leadership

Team mentorship

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Python

PostgreSQL tooling

Job description

At Tiger Data, formerly Timescale, we empower developers and businesses with the fastest PostgreSQL platform designed for transactional, analytical, and agentic workloads. Trusted globally by thousands of organizations, Tiger accelerates real-time insights, drives intelligent applications, and powers critical infrastructure at scale. As a globally distributed, remote-first team committed to direct communication, accountability, and collaborative excellence, we’re shaping the future of data infrastructure, built for speed, flexibility, and simplicity.

Senior Engineering Manager, Database

We’re looking for an exceptional engineering leader for the Database team, which owns TimescaleDB, and more products crucial for the business. You’ll lead multiple teams focused on dedicated areas of the product, own the execution of the team, take stake in creating an achievable roadmap, establish a bottom-up culture, stay close enough to the tech to help make design decisions, and be an awesome person to work with. You must have a strong track record of managing high-performing systems engineering teams and deep familiarity with database or systems software. Hands-on expertise in C and PostgreSQL internals is a strong plus, but not a must.

This is a remote and full-time position.

What you will be responsible for

Lead, grow, and mentor a globally distributed team of database internals engineers. You own hiring, performance management, career development, and team health.
Own team execution and set the technical roadmap with Product, owning prioritization, balancing speed, quality, and long-term maintainability.
Partner closely with the Platform Engineering team and other engineering leaders to build a world-class experience for our customers on Tiger Cloud.
Engage with high-value customers on escalations and elevated technical needs, translating their experiences into priorities for your team.
Be an enthusiastic and personable leader who sets a high bar, and helps the broader engineering organization succeed.

You’d be a great fit if you have

8+ years of engineering experience, including a minimum of 4+ years managing engineers or engineering teams.
A track record of building and leading high-performing teams that ship industrial-strength systems software.
Strong technical depth in distributed systems or databases; experience with C/C++ on large code bases is highly desirable, but not a must.
Familiarity with PostgreSQL internals is a strong plus (but not required).
Solid knowledge of SQL, query processing and database engines, concurrency control, data replication, and/or distributed systems.
Passion for building highly reliable system software and for developing the people who build it.

Our Commitment:

We respond to every applicant.
We review applications fairly and objectively, and shortlist based on relevant skills and experience.
We ensure clear and timely communication throughout your candidate journey.
We maintain a rigorous interview process with a high bar, designed to give you the opportunity to meet various team members you’ll collaborate with across our organization.

About Tiger Data

Tiger Data, formerly Timescale, sets the standard as the fastest PostgreSQL platform for modern workloads. Trusted by more than 2,000 customers across 25+ countries and powering over 3 million active databases, we enable developers and organizations to build real-time, intelligent applications at scale. Backed by $180 million from top-tier investors, Tiger Data is building the new standard for data infrastructure, built on PostgreSQL, designed for the future.

Want to get a feel for how we work and what we value? Check out our blog post:What It Takes to Thrive at Tiger Data

We embrace diversity, curiosity, and collaboration. Whether debating the perfect chicken nugget crunch, sharing workout routines, or discussing your favorite plants and pets, you’ll find your community here.

Our Tech Stack:

We don’t require previous experience with our tech stack, but enthusiasm for learning is key. Our technologies include PostgreSQL, Tiger Cloud, AWS, Go, Docker, Kubernetes, Python, and innovative features like Hypertables, Hypercore, vector search, and real-time analytics.

Learn more at www.tigerdata.com or follow us on Twitter @TigerDatabase

What We Offer:

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