Software Engineer, Rust

InfluxData is the creator of InfluxDB, the leading time series platform used to collect, store, and analyze all time series data at any scale. Developers can query and analyze their time-stamped data in real-time to discover, interpret, and share new insights to gain a competitive edge. InfluxData is a remote-first company with a globally distributed workforce. For more information, visit www.influxdata.com.

We're looking for programmers that have experience in Rust, and some exposure columnar database internals. We're adding to our team building InfluxDB 3.0, the future open source foundation of InfluxDB. InfluxDB 3.0 is a fast, columnar, time series database backed by object storage, written from the ground up in Rust, using Apache Arrow, Arrow Flight, and DataFusion. We're looking for people to work on the core database as well as other subsystems. This role is focused on our InfluxDB 3 OSS and Pro (single server) products.

Our team is 100% remote now and in the future. Being part of an on-call rotation is a requirement of this role. You’ll get the opportunity to contribute core features to our database as well as our operational systems.

The application window will be open until at least October 4, 2024. This opportunity will remain online based on business needs which may be before or after the specified date.

What you'll be doing

• Writing well tested high performance Rust code for a vectorized in-memory columnar store

• Designing and implementing core components of InfluxDB 3 OSS and Pro (single server versions)

• Communicating your ideas through design documents and documentation for other programmers

• Performing code reviews for peers and open source contributors

• Fixing issues encountered by customers and open source users

What you bring to the table

• Strong CS fundamentals and a genuine love of programming

• 3+ years of backend experience in a mainstream language (Rust, C/C++, Go, etc.)

• 1+ year of solid Rust experience

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Ability to work asynchronously

Bonus Points

• Experience working with database internals or other data intensive applications

• Experience working with distributed teams

• Experience working on a popular open source project

We offer fantastic benefits for full time employees; in the US these include:

• Medical/dental/vision insurance with 100% coverage for employees and dependents

• Company contribution to your FSA

• Flexible Time Off - take the time you need

• Life Insurance, short and long term disability insurance

• 401k

• Wellness programs

• Annual professional development budget

• Financial planning and legal advice

Our Core Values

Our employees are the heart of the company and only by having a core set of beliefs and values will we be successful. We hire and live by these core values:

• We value each other

• We get stuff done

• We believe humility drives learning

• We embrace failure

• We are committed to open source

Visit our careers page to learn more about working at InfluxData.

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