Senior Engineer, Ingest (C/C++)

SingleStore is seeking a Senior Engineer for their Ingest team, focusing on C/C++ development. This role is part of the database engine team, working on building systems software in a rapid production environment.

Key responsibilities include:

• Increasing performance of SingleStore clusters
• Writing new C++ code for the query optimizer
• Developing and testing software for new and existing projects
• Gaining deep understanding of both the product and business

The ideal candidate will have:

• 5+ years of experience
• B.S. in Computer Science or related field
• Strong system programming skills
• Proficiency in C/C++ programming on Linux
• Experience with data ingestion from distributed sources like Apache Kafka
• Familiarity with data file formats (Avro, Parquet, JSON, CSV)
• Strong understanding of Linux system programming concepts
• Knowledge of multithreading, memory management, and performance optimization
• Additional experience with Java, Python, and SQL
• Passion for building highly reliable software
• Firm grasp of algorithms and data structures

This is a hybrid role, requiring at least one day per week in the office. SingleStore offers a collaborative environment where engineers are empowered to own projects end-to-end and contribute throughout the product lifecycle. The company values diversity and inclusion, seeking individuals who can work effectively with diverse teams.

SingleStore is a venture-backed company headquartered in San Francisco, with offices worldwide. They deliver a cloud-native database that unifies transactions and analytics, empowering digital leaders to deliver exceptional, real-time data experiences to their customers.