Staff Software Engineer, Database Systems
Job Description
Zilliz, the pioneering vector database company behind the popular open-source project Milvus, is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to join their Database Systems team in Redwood City. This role presents an exciting opportunity to work at the forefront of AI infrastructure, developing enterprise-grade vector database solutions that power the next generation of AI applications.
As a Staff Software Engineer, you'll be instrumental in developing distributed database systems, architecting core components, and driving technical innovation. The role combines deep technical expertise in database systems with the opportunity to contribute to an open-source community. You'll be working on cutting-edge technology that helps organizations worldwide implement AI solutions more effectively.
The ideal candidate brings 4+ years of database development experience and a proven track record of contributing to major infrastructure software projects. This position offers competitive compensation ranging from $160,000 to $230,000, along with equity, comprehensive benefits, and the chance to make a significant impact in the rapidly evolving field of AI infrastructure.
Working at Zilliz means joining a fast-paced startup environment where you'll have the opportunity to shape the future of AI data management. The company's commitment to democratizing AI access through innovative database solutions makes this an excellent opportunity for engineers passionate about building scalable, high-performance systems that solve real-world problems.
Responsibilities For Staff Software Engineer, Database Systems
- Develop distributed database systems using Zilliz's innovative data science platforms
- Create request plans, develop new systems, and perform prototype verification and testing
- Design and write core architecture code
- Take ownership of product performance and stability
- Research emerging technology to optimize the performance of underlying distributed platforms
- Manage the Milvus open-source community and broaden Zilliz's reach worldwide
Requirements For Staff Software Engineer, Database Systems
- 4+ years of experience in developing database systems
- Active contributor to one or more infrastructure software such as Snowflake, CockroachDB, Oracle RDBMS, Google BigQuery, Spanner, Redshift, Aurora, Cosmos DB, MySQL, PostgreSQL, Hudi, Delta Lake, Iceberg, Ray, Spark, Flink, Kafka, Redis, ElasticSearch, etc.
- Bachelor's degree or above in computer science, software engineering, or other relevant disciplines
- Willing to adapt to a fast-changing environment
Benefits For Staff Software Engineer, Database Systems
- Competitive compensation (cash + equity)
- Regular bonus and equity refresh opportunities
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, and global reset/wellbeing days
- Generous 401(k) and regional retirement plans
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