Principal Software Engineer - Storage

PingCAP is at the forefront of the rapidly expanding database market, which is projected to reach $119B+ by 2025 according to IDC. The company is known for TiDB, an innovative open-source, cloud-native, distributed SQL database that provides elastic scale and real-time analytics capabilities. With a strong presence in the open-source community (32,000+ GitHub stars), PingCAP has successfully deployed its solutions across various sectors including financial services, logistics, gaming, e-commerce, and SaaS.

As a Principal Software Engineer in the Storage team, you'll be working on core aspects of TiKV, the storage layer of TiDB. This role combines deep technical expertise in distributed systems with leadership responsibilities, where you'll be instrumental in shaping the architecture and performance of our storage solutions. You'll be working with cutting-edge distributed systems technology, optimizing for performance, scalability, and reliability.

The position offers the opportunity to work with a global team of experts, contribute to an impactful open-source project, and solve complex technical challenges at scale. You'll be involved in both technical implementation and mentorship, helping to grow the team's capabilities while working on technology that powers mission-critical applications for organizations worldwide.

PingCAP offers an inclusive culture that values diversity and innovation, making it an ideal place for those passionate about distributed systems and databases to make their mark in the industry. The company's commitment to technical excellence, combined with its rapid growth and market opportunity, makes this an exciting role for someone looking to be at the forefront of database technology evolution.