Software Engineer - Core Database (Kernel)

Do you like to solve advanced and complex computer science problems? Do you want to be part of a team that values user success and where you can have intellectually honest discussions? We are looking for an experienced backend engineer who is able to solve technical challenges and deliver high-quality code to join our talented, innovative Kernel team. You will be part of a brilliant, energetic, and fun team of engineers working on the development of the storage engines, transaction handling, indexes, data import and page cache in order to build the core of the graph database!

Responsibilities

Build and ship new features for the core of the leading graph database; Write high-quality, testable, and efficient code; Promote new ideas, take an active part in features discussions and roadmap prioritisation; Integrate research and technologies into the database core - the team regularly reads research papers to see if there are some new ideas to incorporate into the product; Do what you want weeks to work on your own product enhancements and integrations

Requirements

Experience designing multi-threaded systems and algorithms; Deep understanding of system design, data structures, and algorithms; Proficiency in Java or a C-style programming language; Strong troubleshooting skills; Knowledge about performance profiling and optimisation; Experience with leading and delivering development projects; Humble; Ability to discuss ideas and challenge each other to build better solutions together; Good communication skills and a sense of humour

Nice to have

Database management systems; Deep JVM experience; Experience with large codebases

Benefits

Do what you want weeks