Principal Software Engineer - SQL++/Query Team
Every day we tackle new and exciting challenges to empower developers to build modern cloud, mobile, and edge applications that deliver a premium user experience. Couchbase delivers unmatched performance, scalability, flexibility and financial value across cloud, on premises, hybrid, mobile and edge deployments. The database market is undergoing a generational shift and is one of the largest market opportunities in enterprise software due to big trends like the need for digital transformation, acceleration to the cloud and innovation at the edge. Join Couchbase to be a part of a greater change. Here you’ll have the opportunity to learn and grow with some of the most innovative, passionate and humble individuals in the database industry.
Principal Software Engineer – SQL++/Query Team
Location:Santa Clara, CA
About Couchbase: Couchbase is a leader in NoSQL database technology, providing a high-performance, flexible, and scalable database platform for mission-critical applications.
Role Overview: As a Principal Software Engineer on the SQL++/Query team, you will play a pivotal role in designing, developing, and optimizing the SQL++ query language and its execution engine. Collaborating closely with cross-functional teams, you will ensure the delivery of robust and high-performance database solutions.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design & Development: Architect and implement new features and enhancements for the SQL++ query processor and related components with AI first mindset.
- Performance Tuning: Analyze and optimize query performance, ensuring low latency and high throughput for complex queries.
- Collaboration: Work closely with product management, quality assurance, and other engineering teams to deliver cohesive and innovative solutions.
- Mentorship: Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers, fostering a culture of learning and excellence.
Qualifications:
- Experience: Extensive experience in database internals, query processing, and optimization. Prior experience with SQL and NoSQL databases is highly desirable.
- Technical Skills: Proficiency in programming languages such as C, C++ or Go. Strong understanding of data structures, algorithms, and distributed systems.
- Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or a related field.
Leadership: Proven track record of leading complex projects and delivering high-quality software solutions.
- Generous Time Off Program - Flexibility to care for you and your family
- Wellness Benefits - A variety of world class medical plans to choose from, along with dental, vision, life insurance, and employee assistance programs*
- Financial Planning - RSU equity program*, ESPP program*, Retirement program* and Business Travel Insurance
- Career Growth - Be valued, Create value approach
- Fun Perks - An ergonomic and comfortable in-office / WFH setup. Food & Snacks for in-office employees.
- And much more!
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Founded in 2011, Couchbase provides a modern database for enterprise applications. Enterprises rely on Couchbase to power the core applications their businesses depend on, for which there is no tolerance for disruption or downtime. They are based ...
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