Senior Principal Database Engine Architect - Analytics

Rocket Software; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 143,000 - 193,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited vacation

Health and wellness coverage

Life and disability coverage

401(k) and Roth with matching

Student debt benefit

Tuition reimbursement

Leadership and skills training

Job summary

Rocket Software is seeking a Senior Principal Software Engineer to lead architecture for the Vertica core server. You will define direction for query optimization, distributed execution, storage, and scalability while driving high-impact innovations.

The role requires deep database internals expertise, exceptional C++ skills, and a track record of mentoring engineers and delivering scalable systems. Massachusetts-based, on-site role with strong leadership expectations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 years of software engineering experience.
• Expert in database engine domains and C++ development.
• Strong knowledge of SQL and relational databases.
• Ability to lead cross-functional technical initiatives.
• Bachelor's degree required; PhD/MS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead architecture for Vertica core server; drive design and implementation.
• Own long-term architectural vision and key innovations.
• Collaborate with product management, Support, Sales Engineering, and customers.
• Mentor engineers and technical leaders across the org.
• Define testing strategies and align roadmaps with objectives.

Skills

C++

Distributed systems

Database internals

SQL

Performance optimization

Mentoring

Technical leadership

Communication

Education

PhD or MS in CS/DB

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering

Tools

GCC

Profiling tools

Job description

Rocket Software is seeking a Senior Principal Software Engineer to lead architecture for the Vertica core server. You will define direction for query optimization, distributed execution, storage, and scalability while driving high-impact innovations.

The role requires deep database internals expertise, exceptional C++ skills, and a track record of mentoring engineers and delivering scalable systems. Massachusetts-based, on-site role with strong leadership expectations.