Senior Server Database Engineer

MariaDB is making a big impact on the world. Whether you’re checking your bank account, buying a coffee, shopping online, making a phone call, listening to music, taking out a loan or ordering takeout – MariaDB is the backbone of applications used every day. Companies small and large, including 75% of the Fortune 500 run MariaDB, touching the lives of billions of people. With massive reach through Linux distributions, enterprise deployments, and public clouds, MariaDB is uniquely positioned as the leading database for modern application development.

The Opportunity

 As a Senior Server Database Engineer, you will play a key role in advancing MariaDB’s core database technology. Leveraging your expertise in MariaDB internals and C++ programming, you will contribute to the design, development, and optimization of the MariaDB server. Your work will focus on enhancing usability, performance, scalability, and reliability, ensuring the database engine meets the demands of modern enterprise applications. This is an opportunity to work at the forefront of open-source database innovation, shaping the future of MariaDB server while applying and improving your deep understanding of database internals and high-performance systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimise core database server components using C++ (up to C++17)
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand project goals and requirements
• Provide guidance to fellow software developers
• Participate in code reviews to maintain code quality and consistency
• Participate in architectural discussions and contribute to long-term technical strategies.
• Troubleshoot and debug software defects
• Stay updated on programming languages, frameworks, and industry best practices
• Collaborate with a global team of database experts to continuously improve MariaDB’s capabilities.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience of working on a big C++ code base
• Understanding and experience with MariaDB Server or other RDBMSs
• Proficiency in C++
• Familiarity with scripting languages (e.g. Bash / Python / Perl)
• Development experience within a Unix/Linux environment
• Good understanding of algorithms & data structures and their runtime complexities
• Good knowledge of SQL
• Good written and spoken communication skills in English
• Experience working successfully in a remote capacity

Location

India - Remote or Hybrid 

What’s in it for you?

Impact the world of technology by pushing the boundaries of technology and business models, working at MariaDB. Be part of a game-changing organization that encourages outside-the-box thinking, values empowerment, and is truly shaping the future of the software industry.

You’ll be collaborating with high-caliber colleagues around the world, offering unparalleled learning and growth opportunities. We provide a very competitive compensation package, 25 days paid annual leave (plus holidays), a massive degree of flexibility and freedom, and more.

Salaries for candidates outside the U.S. will vary based on local compensation structures.

In addition, we are often open to a wide variety of profiles, and recognize that the person we hire may be less experienced (or more senior) than the job description as posted. Salary is one component of MariaDB’s total rewards package, which (subject to eligibility requirements) may include health insurance, life, and disability insurance, funds toward professional development resources, paid holidays, and parental leave, just to name a few! 

How to Apply

If you are interested in this position, please submit your application along with your resume/CV.

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