Senior Software Engineer, Systems Mountain View, CA

Tbwa Chiat/Day Inc; California (MO); On-site; USD 170,000 - 195,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join their dynamic team in shaping the future of data management. This role involves designing, developing, and maintaining core database components while tackling complex challenges in distributed systems. The ideal candidate will be fluent in C and have a strong understanding of computer science principles, with a passion for databases and real-time applications. Join a company that empowers you to drive projects to completion and make a significant impact in the tech industry, all while working with cutting-edge technology in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in distributed software development with a strong grasp of computer science principles.
• Fluency in C and experience with other languages like Java or Python.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain core database server components for high-performance features.
• Debug and resolve complex issues in production environments.

Skills

C programming

Problem-solving

Concurrency

Memory management

Distributed systems

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

NoSQL databases

Distributed systems tools

Cutting-edge storage hardware

Job description

Senior Software Engineer, Distributed Systems

Mountain View, CA

At Aerospike, we dream big and deliver even bigger. Our mission is to unleash the power of the world’s real-time data with a database built for infinite scale, speed, and sustainability.

We empower companies to tackle seemingly insurmountable challenges and achieve what’s never been done before. That’s why we developed the world’s leading real-time database—powering mission-critical applications for the most innovative, category-disrupting organizations.

Aerospike enables extreme-scale, real-time applications that:

• Fight fraud in microseconds.
• Drive dramatic increases in shopping cart size.
• Deliver hyper-personalized user experiences to tens of millions.

Industry leaders like Airtel, Experian, Nielsen, PayPal, Snap, Verizon Media, and Wayfair trust Aerospike as the foundation for their future. They rely on us to act in the moments that matter.

Headquartered in Mountain View, California, with offices in London, Bangalore, and Tel Aviv, Aerospike is the uncontested leader in next-generation, always-on, hyperscale data solutions. Unlike legacy NoSQL systems, our patented Hybrid Memory Architecture unlocks today’s hardware to deliver unimaginable performance and value for the most demanding data workloads—from the edge, to the core, to the cloud.

If you're ready to shape the future of data, join us.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain core database server components.
• Translate customer requirements into scalable, high-performance features.
• Implement and optimize algorithms for high-throughput, low-latency OLTP workloads.
• Ensure system quality through rigorous testing and benchmarking.
• Debug, troubleshoot, and resolve complex distributed system issues in production environments.
• Work with cutting-edge storage hardware (e.g., SSDs, persistent memory) to optimize performance.
• Develop efficient indexing and access methods for in-memory and storage-based data structures.
• Apply advanced knowledge of distributed systems (e.g., clustering, replication, consensus protocols).
• Participate in pair programming to improve code quality and knowledge sharing.

Minimum Qualifications

• Fluent in C – you think in C and dream in pointers.
• Strong understanding of core computer science principles – threading, concurrency, memory management, and OS fundamentals.
• 3+ years of industry experience in large-scale, distributed software development.
• Experience shipping and deploying distributed systems in mission-critical environments.
• Proficiency in at least one other language: C#, Go, Java, Python, Rust, etc.
• Self-motivated problem solver – you know when to execute, when to ask for help, and how to drive projects to completion.

Preferred Qualifications

• Passion for databases – strong understanding of ACID, consistency models, and database internals.
• Experience with NoSQL databases, particularly high-performance, real-time OLTP workloads (e.g., ad tech, finance, gaming, fraud prevention).
• Experience with pair programming or technical collaboration.
• Deep knowledge of distributed consensus protocols (Paxos, Raft, etc.).
• Familiarity with low-level performance optimization techniques for high-throughput data processing.

Aerospike is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law.

Join us at Aerospike and be part of a dynamic team that is shaping the future of data management. Salary Range for California Based Applicants: [$170,000 - $195,000] (actual compensation will be determined based on experience, location, and other factors permitted by law)