Storage & Database DevOps Engineer - rednote

rednote; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 200,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

Rednote in Palo Alto, CA is seeking a storage/database solution expert to design scalable systems using Redis, MySQL, TiDB, MongoDB, and related storage tech.

You will drive platform development and DevOps improvements, oversee cross-functional initiatives, and lead technical pre-research and PoC validation to shape our roadmap. Fluency in English and Chinese is valued for collaboration.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with listed storage/database tech.
• Proficient in Python, Go or Java.
• Ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• Proven cross-functional project leadership.
• Excellent English and Chinese communication.

Responsibilities

• Design scalable storage/database solutions using Redis, MySQL, TiDB, MongoDB and related tech.
• Lead DevOps improvements for deployment, monitoring and self-healing.
• Coordinate cross-department projects, plan definitions and approaches.
• Conduct technical pre-research and PoC validation; guide roadmap.
• Provide internal training and knowledge sharing to elevate teams.

Skills

Redis/Tair

MySQL

TiDB

MongoDB

S3-compatible object storage

Nebula (Graph DB)

Python

Go

Java

Business acumen

Project management

English

Chinese

Job description

About Rednote

rednote is one of the world's most trusted platforms, where over 350 million people share how they actually live, travel, create, and discover. In a world of infinite content, what sets rednote apart is its source: real human experience, honestly lived and generously shared — one note at a time. We are now writing our global chapter, and this team is at the forefront.

What You'll Do

• Product Solution Design — Gain a deep understanding of business requirements and leverage Redis, MySQL, TiDB, MongoDB, and other storage technologies to lead the design of highly available, high-performance, and scalable storage/database solutions that bridge business needs with technology.


• Platform Development & Optimization — Lead DevOps efficiency initiatives for storage and databases; drive automated deployment, intelligent monitoring, and self-healing capabilities; advance the team toward a modern DevOps culture and platform-driven operations.


• Cross-functional Initiative Delivery — Act as project owner to coordinate cross-departmental resources, define project plans and technical approaches, and ensure major cross-functional initiatives are delivered on time and at high quality.


• Technical Research & Innovation — Track cutting-edge developments in the storage/database space; explore new technology applicability for internal business scenarios; lead technical pre-research and PoC validation; provide forward-looking recommendations for the company's technical roadmap.


• Collaboration & Knowledge Sharing — Work closely with business and engineering teams to provide technical support and consulting; organize internal technical training and sharing sessions to elevate team-wide technical expertise.

Qualifications

• Technical Skills — Strong hands-on experience in at least one of: Redis/Tair, MySQL, TiDB, MongoDB, S3-compatible object storage, graph databases (e.g., Nebula); solid understanding of architecture principles, performance optimization, transaction management, and high-availability solutions.


• Development Skills — Solid software development background; proficient in at least one of Python, Go, or Java; experience building storage/database management platforms, middleware, or related systems preferred.


• Business Acumen — Ability to quickly translate business requirements into technical solutions; cross-industry storage/database application experience preferred.


• Project Management — Proven ability to independently lead major cross-functional projects; capable of defining plans, tracking progress, and coordinating resources for successful delivery.


• Communication & Collaboration — Excellent communication skills; effective at working across teams and organizational levels; strong adaptability and problem-solving skills; fluent in both English and Chinese (spoken and written).


• Learning & Innovation — Passionate about new technologies; fast learner with an innovative mindset; open-source contributions or technical patents a plus.

The Pay Range For This Role Is

200,000 - 400,000 USD per year(Palo Alto, CA)