Software Engineer 3, Query Integration

United States Digital Space LLC; New York, San Francisco, Austin (NY, CA, TX); On-site; USD 106,000 - 209,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Flexible paid time off

20 weeks fully-paid parental leave

401(k) plan

Mental health counseling

Transgender-inclusive health insurance

Job summary

United States Digital Space LLC is seeking a Mid-Level Software Engineer to join the Query Integration team in New York. You will develop and scale new query capabilities for key products and contribute high-quality C++ code while collaborating with peers.

The ideal candidate has over 3 years of programming experience, knowledge of databases, and expertise in data structures and algorithms. Benefits include flexible paid time off, health coverage, and equity participation.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in computer programming.
• Hands-on experience building industrial-strength software.
• Experience with large code bases, preferably in C++.

Responsibilities

• Develop and scale new query capabilities impacting products.
• Contribute maintainable code primarily in C++.
• Build comprehensive testing suites in Python/JavaScript.

Skills

C++

Python

JavaScript

Data structures

Algorithms

Software design/architecture

Education

B.Sc. in Computer Science or similar field

Job description

What You’ll Do

As a Mid-Level Software Engineer on the Query Integration team, you will bridge the gap between core database internals and user-facing features. You will:

• Develop and scale new query capabilities that directly impact our time-series, Atlas Search, and Vector Search products while adding workload telemetry for greater database insights.
• Contribute high-quality, maintainable code primarily in C++ and gain a deep, working understanding of the company query engine.
• Work constructively with peers to design, implement, and support robust technical solutions while giving and receiving meaningful feedback in code reviews.
• Build comprehensive testing suites in Python/JavaScript and implement diagnostics to help identify and resolve complex query performance problems.

What We Look For

We welcome diverse perspectives and recognize that great engineers come from a variety of backgrounds. If you share our passion for database internals and match most of these points, we want to hear from you:

• 3+ years of experience in computer programming
• Experience in databases and/or data management systems is a huge plus, but not a requirement
• Hands‑on experience building industrial‑strength software
• Solid computer science fundamentals, with strong competencies in data structures, algorithms, and software design/architecture
• Experience with large code bases, preferably in C++
• B.Sc. in Computer Science or similar field, or equivalent practical experience
• Interest in the theory and practice of database query engines. Hands‑on experience or M.Sc./Ph.D. in the domain is a plus

Success Measures

• In three months you’ll have contributed to the development of a project slated for the next major version, as well as fixed a few bugs in a minor version of our latest stable release series
• In six months, you’ll have taken on code review responsibilities and are independently delivering complex functionality and squashing bugs independently
• In twelve months, you’re contributing to the design of major new features and are helping to mentor new engineers on the team

Compensation and Benefits

Base salary range for this role in the U.S. is: $106,000 - $209,000 USD.

The company provides equity, participation in the employee stock purchase program, flexible paid time off, 20 weeks fully-paid gender-neutral parental leave, fertility and adoption assistance, 401(k) plan, mental health counseling, access to transgender-inclusive health insurance coverage, and health benefits offerings. Please note that the benefits above are only applicable to U.S.-based candidates.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The company, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and makes all hiring decisions without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Accessibility

The company is committed to providing any necessary accommodations for individuals with disabilities within our application and interview process. To request an accommodation due to a disability, please inform your recruiter.