Principal Data Platform Software Engineer

We are looking for an experienced database architect with C/C++ knowledge who wants to contribute to designing and building the very core of RaptorDB, a HTAP or OLxP database that is perfect for the type of workloads ServiceNow runs.

Requirements

• Experience in leveraging or critically thinking about how to integrate AI into work processes, decision-making, or problem-solving.
• In depth knowledge of computer and general systems architecture (threads, networking, kernel, memory, etc.)
• Excellent skills in object-oriented programming, strong C/C++ and strong SQL knowledge
• In-depth understanding of the internals of one of the following databases or systems: PostgreSQL, MariaDB/MySQL, Oracle, AWS Aurora, AWS RDS, Redshift, AlloyDB, Spanner, or similar products
• Experience in test-driven development
• Solid understanding and experience with agile software development methodologies and working in a large, ambitious team
• Ability to handle multiple competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Skill to manage your own complex tasks, know when to synchronize and re-align with the other architects, and lead team members working with you
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills and the ability to communicate them effectively
• A passion for learning new technologies and an itch to code
• Experience working with at least one of OS kernel, memory manager, multi-threaded software modules, or distributed systems

Benefits

• health plans, including flexible spending accounts
• a 401(k) Plan with company match
• ESPP, matching donations, a flexible time away plan and family leave programs