Database Engineer I (Remote Eligible – Select U.S. States)

Database Engineer I (Remote Eligible – Select U.S. States)
Location: San Diego, CA (Initial Onsite Training), Remote Available in CA, DC, IN, MD, NC, PA, VA, WA, TX, NY
Employment Type: Full-Time

We're hiring a Database Engineer I to join a fast-paced, tech-driven team supporting mission-critical systems with zero downtime expectations. This role is perfect for engineers who are passionate about high-scale infrastructure, automation, and working at the intersection of database reliability and cloud technologies.

What You’ll Do

• Maintain and improve production database environments (MySQL/Aurora) hosted in cloud platforms like AWS and GCP.

• Diagnose and resolve performance issues, outages, and scalability challenges.

• Optimize queries, indexes, and database configurations.

• Collaborate with development teams to design scalable, efficient schemas.

• Own database upgrades, migrations, and capacity planning.

• Build internal tools and automation to reduce manual operational effort.

• Provide on-call support as part of a pager rotation and respond to critical incidents.

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field.

• Hands-on experience with MySQL and working in cloud environments (AWS, GCP, etc.).

• Familiarity with distributed databases and replication strategies.

• Comfort with Linux system internals and scripting (Shell, Python, Perl, etc.).

• A calm, problem-solving mindset, especially during high-stakes situations.

• Clear communication skills for working with remote and global teams.

Nice to Have

• 2+ years managing MySQL/Percona 5.7/8 or Aurora at scale.

• Experience with Atlassian tools like Confluence and Jira.

• Previous experience in a DBRE or hybrid DBA/SRE environment.

Perks & Benefits

• Competitive base salary: $101,400 – $166,800, plus bonus and equity

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance

• HSA and FSA options with employer contributions

• 401(k) plan with company match and access to financial advising

• Generous PTO, holidays, floating holiday, and sick time

• Employee discounts, weekly catered lunch, office snacks

• Dog-friendly office (select locations), free gym access

• Frequent swag drops, holiday parties, and pop-up events

Additional Notes

• Candidates must be U.S.-based and able to work PST hours.

• This role requires brief initial onsite training (covered travel), typically ranging from 10 days to 3 months.

• Bilingual in Mandarin is beneficial due to frequent coordination with teams in China.

• Must be comfortable with 24/7 on-call support rotations as a subject matter expert.

Interested in working on database systems at scale, in a dynamic environment where uptime and performance truly matter? Apply now to be part of a team shaping the future of modern infrastructure.