Database/Query Processing Developer - PostgreSQL Fork

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We are seeking a Database/Query Processing Developer to focus on query execution, planning, and performance optimization for a large-scale analytical database platform built on a PostgreSQL fork. This role emphasizes enhancing analytical performance and optimizing complex SQL workloads in a distributed, MPP-based architecture.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and refine query execution and planning mechanisms.
• Work on query execution plans, optimizers, and distributed query processing.
• Enhance the performance of complex analytical SQL workloads at scale.
• Analyze and optimize large-scale data processing queries for efficiency.
• Collaborate with engineers specializing in kernel development and distributed systems.
• Contribute to the development of the core analytics engine powering enterprise workloads.

Requirements:

• 5+ years of experience in software engineering or database systems.
• Strong proficiency in C and/or C++, with system-level programming experience.
• Comprehensive understanding of query processing, execution plans, and optimizers.
• Experience with SQL-based databases (PostgreSQL, Oracle, SQL Server, Vertica, or similar).
• Experience with distributed systems, parallel processing, or high-performance computing.
• Strong engineering and analytical skills, with the ability to work autonomously on complex systems.

Nice to Have:

• Experience with Greenplum or other MPP/analytical databases.
• Knowledge of PostgreSQL internals.
• Contributions to database engines or research-oriented projects.

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• Strong foundation in mathematics or algorithms.
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Our offer:

• 100% remote position
• Attractive compensation package
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• Collaborate with top minds from around the globe
• Build world-class digital products for European and US markets
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