Cockroach Labs hiring Software Engineer (Database Server) • Remote (Work from Home) | Himalayas
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Software Engineer (Database Server)

Cockroach Labs is the company behind CockroachDB, the ultra-resilient SQL database for global business.

Cockroach Labs

Employee count: 51-200

India only

Category-defining tech. Career-defining work.

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

The Database Infrastructure Team’s mission is to build base infrastructure on which all the Database layers run. On this team, you will own the entire infrastructure that powers CockroachDB; examples include but are not limited to Go runtime and dependencies upgrades, networking, versioning, cluster settings etc. We are looking for experienced backend software engineers who love building for developers and have a good understanding and experience of the best coding patterns and practices. Working closely with our Database Engineers, you will be part of a collaborative culture striving to make data easy globally by integrating distributed databases and the cloud with a world-class developer experience.

You Will

  • Develop in Go on the server side (having GoLang experience is a plus but not mandatory).
  • Design, build, test, and improve common software architecture for CockroachDB. You bring your expertise and commitment to excellence to build the best cloud database service for our users, partners, and customers.
  • Work with the team to build foundational frameworks like versioning, jobs, and settings.
  • Build a sophisticated configuration framework that allows for efficiently and reliably tweaking various system parameters.
  • Work on building blocks like RPC-infrastructure, protobuf, dependent libraries and more.
  • Keep a complex system running and solve problems relating to mission-critical services.

The Expectations

In the first month, you will become an integrated member on our engineering team. You’ll become familiar with our production systems, software development workflow, and architecture for CockroachDB and our Dedicated and Serverless offerings. We believe that it's essential for you to take this first month to become familiar with our technology and our company.

After 3 months, you'll be a fully-fledged member of the team. You will be comfortable contributing to our platforms. You will begin to determine the parts of our product that most interest you and work with your manager to focus your efforts on projects that align with those areas and the product roadmap.

As our team grows, you will have the opportunity to shape the direction of development for CockroachDB. We want our users to have a phenomenal experience using our product, and you play a crucial role in making it a joy to use.

You Have

  • A passion for working on complex technical products, particularly designing and implementing resource and performance-sensitive systems like databases.
  • Experience developing robust, scalable server-side systems using programming system-level languages like Go, C/C++, and Rust.
  • Deep knowledge of systems design and building blocks like rpc, protobuf, logging, tracing, etc.
  • Comfort in understanding how to deliver value within a rapid and iterative release cycle.
  • A genuine interest in creating great end-to-end experiences for developers.
  • Experience building collaborative relationships with your colleagues. You enjoy being part of the code review process and partnering with your teammates on complex problems.
  • Desire to be part of a new team on a new site and willingness to contribute to team and site-building.
  • Ability to collaborate effectively with remote teams across time zones.
  • Ideally, you have 5+ years of relevant experience, but the number of years matters less than your previous accomplishments and ability to own large-scale technical initiatives.

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 [email protected].

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

  • Medical Insurance
  • Flexible Time Off
  • Mental Wellbeing Benefits
  • And more!

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Mid-level

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About Cockroach Labs

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Cockroach Labs is the company behind CockroachDB, the ultra-resilient SQL database for global business.

With a mission to Make Data Easy, Cockroach Labs is led by a team of former Google engineers who have had front row seats to nearly two decades of database evolution. The company is headquartered in New York City and is backed by an outstanding group of investors including Benchmark, G/V, Index Ventures, Redpoint, and Sequoia.

Employee benefits

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Wellness benefits

Gym discounts and free Citibike membership.

Flexible time off

We care about productivity, not face time. Take time off when you need it.

Retirement benefits

Generous 401(k) and regional retirement plans to help you invest in your future.

Flexible working hours

You are free to arrange your work schedule to meet your individual circumstances.

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Cockroach Labs

Company size

51-200 employees

Founded in

2015

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