Senior Software Engineer - Postgres

ClickHouse is launching a strategic Postgres initiative to extend our developer-first cloud platform, so teams can easily integrate Postgres with ClickHouse and power end-to-end data workflows. We’re looking for a Senior Software Engineer to join the team building this platform. You’ll work across a range of areas — from control plane services and automation to operational tooling and developer experience. This is a flexible, full-stack systems role for an engineer who thrives in environments where boundaries are fluid, problems are complex, and impact is tangible.

Responsibilities

Design and build backend services that orchestrate and manage database clusters in ClickHouse Cloud; Extend platform control plane (Ruby, Go, TypeScript) to support new Postgres capabilities; Contribute to PostgreSQL extensions and data plane agents in C, C++, or Rust; Contribute to automation and tooling for cluster provisioning, scaling, and lifecycle management; Collaborate with infrastructure, SRE, and product teams for operational excellence; Develop APIs and integrations exposing new Postgres functionality; Improve observability, deployment safety, and debugging workflows; Participate in design discussions, code reviews, and on-call rotations; Operate with autonomy, identify opportunities, drive execution, deliver impactful results

Requirements

6+ years in software engineering; Deep understanding of Postgres (configuration, extensions, operations, performance tuning); Strong programming experience in Ruby, Go, Rust, C, or Python; Familiarity with cloud infrastructure, APIs, and automation tools (Terraform, Kubernetes, CI/CD); Understanding of distributed systems, data replication, and service orchestration patterns; Pragmatic, detail-oriented, comfortable with greenfield development and operational ownership; Flexible and willing to contribute where needed; Strong communicator who works effectively across teams; Operate with a founder's mindset, take initiative, move quickly, care deeply about outcomes

Nice to have

Experience building or operating database or cloud platform systems

Benefits

Flexible work environment; Healthcare (employer contributions); Equity/stock options; Flexible time off (US) or generous entitlement (other countries); $500 home office setup; Global Gatherings/company offsites