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Lots of tech companies disrupt. But, many fail when they try to scale. We're different. CockroachDB makes it easier for companies to build and scale apps. This is how and why we're helping some of the most innovative companies on the planet. We tackle problems head-on and focus on solutions that create lasting impact.

Because when our customers win, we all win.

The Role

We are looking for a backend software engineer excited about growing an open-source, cloud-native distributed SQL database to join our SQL Queries team. This team works within the SQL layer of CockroachDB, focussing on query optimization and SQL execution. Join the team to be a part of cutting edge work that provides foundational database functionality enabling a seamless experience for CockroachDB users.

You Will

• Contribute to the growth of CockroachDB through bringing your expertise and commitment to excellence to help build a database that makes data easy for everyone.

• Develop in Go, but if you don't know it, you'll learn while you're here.

• Improve the performance of CockroachDB.

• Work closely with other engineers and product managers across the cloud and database teams.

• Take part in a collaborative culture and exchange knowledge with a highly experienced technical organization.

• Ensure that CockroachDB remains scalable, survivable, and consistent as we continue to grow as a company.

The Expectations

In the first month, you will join your engineering team and start to learn about our production systems, software development workflow, and the architecture of CockroachDB and our cloud offerings. We believe that it's essential for you to take this time to become familiar with our technology, company, and our culture.

After three months, you'll be a fully-fledged member of the SQL Queries team and feel comfortable contributing to CockroachDB. You will begin determining the parts of our product that most interest you and work with your manager to focus your efforts on projects that align with your interests and our goals.

We want our users to have a phenomenal experience using our product. You play a crucial role in making CockroachDB a joy to use, and as our team grows, you will have the opportunity to shape the direction of development for CockroachDB and CockroachDB Cloud. We also offer technical training and experienced mentorship to help you learn and advance your career into whatever you wish it to be.

You Have

• A passion for working on complex technical products and having exposure to topics such as query optimization, SQL processing, distributed systems, consensus, data replication, concurrency control, or file systems.

• Comfort using programming languages like Go, C/C++, Java, and Python.

• An understanding of system design.

• Experience building collaborative relationships with your colleagues. You enjoy being part of the code review process and partnering with your teammates on challenging problems.

• 5+ years of relevant experience is ideal.

• A BS in Computer Science or equivalent experience.

The Team Rebecca Taft

• Director, Engineering

Becca is responsible for SQL Engineering at Cockroach Labs. She partners closely with the product managers and engineers to build and maintain an impactful roadmap. Becca has been at Cockroach Labs for over 8 years and helped build the CockroachDB query optimizer from the ground up. Prior to joining Cockroach Labs, she got her PhD in Computer Science at MIT with a focus on database elasticity and multi-tenancy. In her spare time, she likes to travel and enjoy the outdoors with her husband and son.

Jordan Lewis

• VP of Engineering

Jordan is the Head of Engineering for Cockroach Labs. He’s responsible for the teams that build, maintain and keep CockroachDB reliably serving the needs of Cockroach Labs’ most demanding customer base. He joined Cockroach Labs as a Database Engineer in 2016 when it was just 25 people before moving into engineering leadership leading the Global Engineering organization. Jordan lives in his hometown of Brooklyn NY with his wife. Outside of work he enjoys folk music and riding his electric scooter around town.

Cockroach Labs is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer building a diverse and inclusive workforce. If you need additional accommodations to feel comfortable during your interview process, please email us at accessibility@cockroachlabs.com.

Cockroach Labs has a hybrid work model, with Roachers that are local to one of our offices coming in on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays and working flexibly the rest of the week. While we’ve learned valuable lessons working remotely, nothing can replace the connection, creativity, and fun that occurs when Roachers get together and we are committed to fostering a workplace that encourages collaboration and allows us all to do our best work.

Benefits

• Stock Options

• Medical Insurance

• Vision Insurance

• Dental Insurance

• Life and Disability Insurance

• Professional Development Funds

• Flexible Time Off

• Paid Holidays

• Paid Sick Days

• Paid Parental Leave

• Retirement Benefits

• Mental Wellbeing Benefits

• And more!