Principal Software Engineer - Distributed Storage

PingCAP is revolutionizing the massive database market with their open-source, cloud-native distributed SQL database TiDB and Database as a Service offering. As a Principal Software Engineer in Distributed Storage, you'll be at the forefront of innovation, working on core kernel features of TiKV to enhance performance, scalability, and reliability. The role combines deep technical expertise in distributed systems with leadership opportunities, as you'll be mentoring junior engineers and collaborating with a vibrant open-source community (37,000+ GitHub stars).

The position offers a competitive salary range of $180,000 to $260,000, along with comprehensive benefits including health insurance, flexible vacation, and equity participation. You'll be working remotely from the West Coast timezone, either from the San Francisco Bay Area or Seattle, joining a company that's positioned as a major disruptor in a market projected to reach $119B+ by 2025.

Your responsibilities will span from optimizing data structures and algorithms to leading backup and restore capabilities enhancement. You'll be troubleshooting critical customer issues and contributing to the technology roadmap while staying current with the latest developments in distributed systems research. The ideal candidate brings 5+ years of experience in database and distributed systems, with knowledge of technologies like TiKV, RocksDB, and cloud platforms.

PingCAP's culture emphasizes inclusion and innovation, making it an ideal environment for passionate technologists who want to make a significant impact. The company serves diverse markets including financial services, logistics, gaming, and e-commerce, providing opportunities to work on mission-critical applications at scale. This role offers a unique combination of technical challenges, leadership opportunities, and the chance to contribute to a rapidly growing global technology company.