Staff Software Engineer - Query Processing (Snowtrail)

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Job summary

Snowtrail is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to join the team focused on query processing. You will design and build software systems to accelerate development velocity and ensure quality validation, optimized for cost and performance.

You will work on query optimization, execution, and compiler design for large-scale distributed systems, using SQL and database technologies. Collaboration and mentorship of junior engineers are essential.

Qualifications

• Candidates must have experience with SQL, database technologies, and query processing, along with strong problem-solving skills and a solid foundation in computer science.
• Experience with MySQL or PostgreSQL internals is required, as well as the ability to mentor junior engineers.

Responsibilities

• Working on query optimization, execution, and compiler design.
• Designing and operating large-scale distributed systems.

Skills

SQL

Database internals

Query processing

Compiler design

Distributed systems

MySQL internals

PostgreSQL internals

Mentoring

Collaboration

Job description

We are seeking a Staff Software Engineer to join the Snowtrail team, focusing on query processing. The ideal candidate will design and build software systems that enhance engineering teams' development velocity and ensure quality validation, optimized for cost and performance. They will contribute to delivering high-quality software to production while staying ahead of technological trends.

Key responsibilities

• working on query optimization, execution, and compiler design, as well as designing and operating large-scale distributed systems.

Candidates must have experience with SQL, database technologies, and query processing, along with strong problem-solving skills and a solid foundation in computer science. Experience with MySQL or PostgreSQL internals is required, as well as the ability to collaborate effectively and mentor junior engineers.

This role requires on-site presence in Bellevue, WA, or Menlo Park, CA. Bonus qualifications include experience with release validation pipelines and test infrastructure in production.