Senior Software Engineer - Database

Ditto; Atlanta (GA); Remote; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative startup is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to revolutionize cloud database technology. You will design and maintain high-performance distributed systems, ensuring data synchronization and system performance. This role offers the chance to work with a globally distributed team and tackle interesting challenges in a fast-paced environment. The company values diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace that empowers employees to thrive. Join a team that is on the cutting edge of technology and make a meaningful impact in the world of edge devices.

Benefits

Stock Options

Medical Coverage

Dental Coverage

Vision Coverage

Life and Disability Coverage

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Flexible Vacation Policy

401(k) Plan

Office in Atlanta for Team Use

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience in software engineering focusing on distributed systems.
• Strong knowledge of algorithms and data structures.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain high-performance distributed systems.
• Collaborate with the SRE team to optimize systems in production.

Skills

Software Engineering

Distributed Systems

Low-level Programming (Rust, C/C++)

Cloud Platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure)

Containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)

Performance Optimization

Asynchronous Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Prometheus

Grafana

Job description

Ditto is on a mission to unleash the full power of edge devices by removing all the plumbing required to build amazing applications. We bridge the digital divide by enabling real-time data synchronization—even when internet connectivity is limited or non-existent. Our peer-to-peer technology is trusted by major customers like Chick-fil-A and Delta Airlines, and we also work closely with the U.S. military on mission-critical connectivity solutions. As a fast-growing startup poised for a future IPO, our team is globally distributed, and our core values are trust, communication, and continuous improvement. We celebrate diversity and strive to create a team that encompasses a wide range of backgrounds, skill sets, and perspectives.

About the position:

Want to build the next-generation of mesh network technology?

Your role is to help build the future of cloud database technology at Ditto that aggregates all the data from the edge platform with a custom, scalable, high-performance distributed system. You will work on both new features and optimizing existing infrastructure to ensure reliability and performance at scale.

Work with a remote team, manage your own time, and tackle interesting problems. Ditto is an equal opportunity employer with people from many different cultures and countries. We celebrate diversity and are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, skill sets, and perspectives, and to providing our employees with a rewarding and inclusive work environment.

As a Senior Software Engineer - Big Peer, you will:

• Design, build, and maintain highly available and performant distributed systems.
• Develop, optimize, and maintain infrastructure that supports Ditto’s peer-to-peer technology, focusing on scaling data synchronization.
• Design and maintain high-performance, consistent caches and proxies to bridge Big Peers and Small Peers in the network.
• Ensure data consistency and system performance by implementing correctness and load tests.
• Collaborate with the SRE team to monitor, debug, and optimize distributed systems in production environments.
• Write technical documentation, and contribute to system architecture designs.
• Drive performance tuning efforts to ensure systems meet the demands of large-scale, distributed environments.
• Participate in on-call rotations, partnering with the SRE team to manage production systems and meet uptime SLAs.

What you’ll need:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field.
• 2-5 years of experience in software engineering, with a focus on distributed systems and low-level programming languages like Rust and/or modern C/C++.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure), containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes), and large-scale distributed systems.
• Strong knowledge of algorithms, data structures, and performance optimization techniques.
• Excellent communication skills, especially in asynchronous collaboration.
• Experience with on-call rotations and incident response tools and procedures.
• Ability to work effectively in a globally distributed team.

Nice to haves:

• Familiarity with storage engines like RocksDB or messaging systems like Kafka.
• Familiarity with Conflict-free Replicated Data Types (CRDTs)
• Experience with monitoring tools such as Prometheus or Grafana.
• Experience building data systems at scale.

Benefits we offer:

Stock options

Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage

Flexible spending account (FSA)

Flexible vacation policy

401(k) plan

• Office located in Atlanta, GA. Available for team member use.

Come join our remote team and discover the possibilities of your best career!

Equal Opportunity Employer: Ditto is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in hiring or any employment decision based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. Ditto is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please let us know.

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