Jobs at Cockroach Labs

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Cockroach Labs, the creator of CockroachDB, builds a distributed SQL database that guarantees strong consistency, high availability, and automatic sharding across data centers. The company is praised for its open‑source community contributions, cloud‑native architecture, and focus on building resilient systems that scale globally.

Positions span software engineering (Go, Rust, C++), data engineering, DevOps, cloud infrastructure, product management, and sales & marketing. Candidates can expect a remote‑first environment, frequent cross‑team collaborations, and a mandate to solve complex distributed‑systems problems. Cockroach Labs rewards curiosity, full‑stack knowledge, and a passion for building scalable services.

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Scala Backend Engineer

Company: Ryz Labs

Location: Other US Location

Posted Aug 23, 2024

Ryz Labs is a startup studio looking for a skilled Scala Backend Engineer to join their dynamic technology team. The role involves designing and implementing serverside applications that handle complex data and integrate with various systems. The company values autonomy, efficiency, and customer-centricity, and offers an environment of opportunities for growth and learning.

Sr. Graphics Engineer, 3D Pipeline

Company: Geomagical Labs

Location: Other US Location

Posted Aug 23, 2024

IKEA is looking for a Senior 3D Graphics Pipeline Engineer to join their Home Imagination Platform HIP Team in Amsterdam. The team will work on creating magical mixed-reality experiences using computer vision, neural networks, and graphics. The role involves developing high-scale 3D baking and conditioning pipelines, collaborating with senior engineers and designers, and delivering 3D realism.

Senior Technical Sourcer - Contract

Company: TRM Labs

Location: Remote

Posted Aug 23, 2024

TRM is a mission-driven company that aims to build a safer financial system. They deliver a blockchain intelligence data platform to financial institutions, crypto companies, and governments to fight cryptocurrency fraud and financial crime. The company is looking for talented individuals to join their team and contribute to their mission.

Research Associate, Innovation Hubs

Company: Altos Labs

Location: Cambridge

Posted Aug 23, 2024

Altos Labs is a company that aims to restore cell health and resilience through cell rejuvenation. They believe in the values of inclusion and belonging and provide equal employment opportunities to all employees. The company is looking for a Research Associate to work in their Innovation Hubs, providing technical support and training to scientists.

Engineer, Applied Machine Learning

Company: Isomorphic Labs

Location: Other US Location

Posted Aug 23, 2024

Isomorphic Labs is a new company that is reimagining drug discovery through a computational and AI-first approach. They are looking for an engineer to work on a greenfield ML-based software platform that will transform the biopharmaceutical world. The role requires experience with developing large-scale machine learning models, modern ML frameworks, and software engineering. The company values diversity, inclusivity, and collaboration.

Senior Solutions Architect (Remote, Canada)

Company: Grafana Labs

Location: Remote

Posted Aug 23, 2024

Grafana Labs is looking for a Solutions Architect ProServ to join their Customer Experience CX team. The role involves providing customers with specialized business and technical consultation and guidance to achieve their objectives using Grafana. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of experience working on deployment teams using project management techniques, direct experience with o11y, and a proven track record of successful delivery of customer projects.

Associate Manager, Performance Marketing

Company: Cresco Labs

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Aug 23, 2024

Cresco Labs is a leading cannabis company with a mission to normalize and professionalize the industry. They offer a range of products and services, including Sunnyside dispensaries, and are committed to social equity and educational development.

Founding Account Executive

Company: Topaz Labs

Location: Dallas-Fort Worth, TX

Posted Aug 23, 2024

Topaz Labs is looking for a Founding Account Executive to bring their prosumer product into B2B and enterprise. The company is profitable and growing fast, with a strong product-market fit and a vast market in front of them. The role requires developing a sales playbook for creative teams, enterprise, and API customers, and recruiting, training, and leading a sales team to accelerate growth.

Senior Site Reliability Engineer

Company: Arkose Labs

Location: Other US Location

Posted Aug 23, 2024

Arkose Labs is a technology company that provides online protection and security solutions. They are looking for a Site Reliability Engineer to join their team in Pune, India. The company values its employees and offers a range of benefits, including competitive salary, equity, and flexible working hours.

Senior Livesite Engineer

Company: Arkose Labs

Location: Other US Location

Posted Aug 23, 2024

Arkose Labs is a technology company that provides online protection and fraud prevention solutions. They are looking for a Service Engineer to join their team, who will be responsible for monitoring and maintaining their live production environment.

Senior 3D/XR Graphics Engineer

Company: Geomagical Labs

Location: Other US Location

Posted Aug 23, 2024

IKEA is looking for a Senior 3DXR 3D Graphics Engineer to join their Home Imagination Platform HIP Team in Amsterdam. The team will work on creating magical mixed-reality experiences using computer vision, neural networks, and graphics. The role involves delighting consumers with 3D graphics experiences, engineering 3D graphics engines, and collaborating with senior engineers and designers.

Director of Engineering

Company: Focused Labs

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Aug 23, 2024

Focused Labs is a software consulting team that values collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement. They are looking for a Director of Engineering to lead their team and help them grow their engineering organization. The ideal candidate has multiple years of experience in technology consulting and management, and is comfortable working with clients and stakeholders.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is it like to work at Cockroach Labs?
<p>Work at Cockroach Labs feels like contributing to a high‑impact, mission‑critical project. The company operates a remote‑first model with distributed teams across the US, Europe, and Asia, supported by weekly all‑hands meetings and bi‑weekly hackathons that encourage knowledge sharing. Employees often lead the design of fault‑tolerant services, refine distributed consensus algorithms, and mentor junior engineers. The culture emphasizes ownership, continuous learning, and a data‑driven approach to product decisions.</p>
What types of positions are available at Cockroach Labs?
<p>Current openings include: <strong>Software Engineer (Go, Rust, C++)</strong>, responsible for core database internals; <strong>Data Engineer</strong>, building pipelines for telemetry and analytics; <strong>DevOps & Cloud Engineer</strong>, designing automated deployment and observability solutions; <strong>Product Manager</strong>, shaping feature roadmaps from customer feedback; <strong>Sales Engineer</strong>, translating technical benefits to enterprise prospects; <strong>Marketing Specialist</strong>, creating content for the open‑source community; and <strong>Support Engineer</strong>, troubleshooting production incidents for enterprise customers.</p>
How can I stand out as an applicant for Cockroach Labs?
<p>Demonstrate deep knowledge of distributed systems: discuss CAP theorem trade‑offs, consensus protocols, or sharding strategies. Showcase Go or Rust projects on GitHub, especially those dealing with concurrency or fault tolerance. Contribute to the CockroachDB community—fix issues, review pull requests, or write blog posts. Tailor your resume to highlight performance‑critical code, scalability experiments, and unit‑test coverage. Prepare for technical interviews by mastering system‑design questions, data‑structures, and coding challenges. Finally, articulate how your experience aligns with Cockroach Labs’ mission to create resilient, cloud‑native databases.</p>

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