Software Engineer, Database Engine

SingleStore (formerly MemSQL) is a cloud-native operational database company that's revolutionizing how businesses handle real-time data processing. As a Software Engineer on the Database Engine team, you'll be working in a collaborative environment building critical systems software. The role offers unique opportunities to work on performance optimization, query processing, and core database functionality. The company has raised over $100M from top investors including GV, Accel Partners, and Khosla Ventures, and serves major clients like Uber, Akamai, and Samsung.

You'll be empowered to own projects end-to-end and contribute throughout the product lifecycle. Working in small, collaborative teams, you'll develop systems that directly impact the core database engine's performance and functionality. The position offers exposure to all areas of the business, including interaction with product, marketing, and sales teams.

The ideal candidate should have strong C++ programming skills, particularly on Linux systems, and a solid foundation in computer science fundamentals. You'll be working in a rapid production environment where your code will directly impact the product's performance and reliability. The role offers significant growth opportunities, with support from experienced engineers who are committed to your professional development.

SingleStore offers a dynamic work environment with regular release cycles throughout the year. The company values celebration of wins and maintains offices in major tech hubs. This is an excellent opportunity for engineers who want to work on challenging technical problems while building essential infrastructure used by leading global enterprises.