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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Senior Project Manager (Data Team)

Company: dbt Labs

Location: Remote

Posted Aug 10, 2024

dbt Labs is a company that helps analysts create and disseminate organizational knowledge. They are looking for a Senior Project Manager to drive impactful projects and shape the future of their data-driven initiatives.

Senior Software Engineer, Protocols

Company: Uniswap Labs

Location: New York City, NY

Posted Aug 10, 2024

Uniswap Labs is building products to unlock value through universal exchange, aiming to create a future where digital economies flourish and markets are transparent, global, and equitable. They are looking for an experienced engineer to help build the next generation of the Uniswap Protocol.

Principal Software Engineer - OpenTelemetry Instrumentation

Company: Grafana Labs

Location: Spain

Posted Aug 10, 2024

Grafana Labs is looking for a Principal Software Engineer to join their OpenTelemetry instrumentation team. The team is focused on enabling developers to understand the health and performance of their applications and infrastructure. The role involves collaborating with the OpenTelemetry specification and components, supporting and leading the technical direction of the team, and driving business conversations on the OpenTelemetry strategy.

Strategic Account Executive - Benelux

Company: Grafana Labs

Location: Netherlands

Posted Aug 10, 2024

Grafana Labs is looking for a Strategic Account Executive to manage sales and customer relationships in the Benelux region. The ideal candidate has experience in infrastructure technology sales, is a strong communicator, and is familiar with open source technology.

Embedded Software Engineer

Company: Doodle Labs

Location: Other US Location

Posted Aug 10, 2024

Doodle Labs is looking for an experienced software engineer to join their team. The candidate will be responsible for designing and implementing software for wireless router firmware. The company has experienced rapid growth and is looking for a solid contributor who can work in a tight deadline environment.

Principal Backend Engineer

Company: Grafana Labs

Location: USA

Posted Aug 10, 2024

The company is looking for a principal-level engineer to build and lead the Observability backend initiatives. The role involves driving technical and business strategy, influencing product roadmap, and building critical systems.

Executive Assistant

Company: Polygon Labs

Location: Europe

Posted Aug 10, 2024

Polygon Labs is a software development company looking for an Executive Assistant to support a CoFounder and Executive. The role requires strong administrative skills, attention to detail, and ability to work in a fast-paced environment. The company offers a comprehensive compensation plan, including remote work, health insurance, and wellness benefits.

Marketing Generalist - (Build Your Role/Title With Us)

Company: People Data Labs

Location: Remote

Posted Aug 10, 2024

People Data Labs is hiring a Marketing Generalist to build out their growth path. The role involves exploring different channels and mediums for connecting with people and companies who need data. The company is looking for someone with a creative mindset and experience in marketing.

Principal Software Engineer - OpenTelemetry Instrumentation

Company: Grafana Labs

Location: Sweden

Posted Aug 09, 2024

Grafana Labs is looking for a Principal Software Engineer to join their OpenTelemetry instrumentation team. The team is focused on enabling developers to understand the health and performance of their applications and infrastructure. The role involves collaborating with the OpenTelemetry specification and components, supporting and leading the technical direction of the team, and driving business conversations on the OpenTelemetry strategy.

Technical Program Manager

Company: Polygon Labs

Location: Remote

Posted Aug 10, 2024

Polygon Labs is a software development company building a network of aggregated blockchains. They are looking for a Technical Program Manager to orchestrate and manage complex Web3 projects and initiatives.

Strategic Account Executive

Company: Grafana Labs

Location: France

Posted Aug 10, 2024

Grafana Labs is looking for a Strategic Account Executive to prospect and close new business in the French region. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of experience in infrastructure technology sales, is a strong communicator, and has experience using Salesforce.

Senior Database Reliability Engineer (PostgreSQL)

Company: dbt Labs

Location: Remote

Posted Aug 10, 2024

dbt Labs is a company that helps analysts create and disseminate organizational knowledge. They have developed strong opinions on how companies should practice analytics and believe in the importance of code-based transformations, data analysts adopting similar practices, and critical analytics infrastructure being controlled by its users as open source software.

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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