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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Quality Manager

Company: Machina Labs, Inc

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Posted Jan 03, 2025

Machina Labs, a smart manufacturing company founded in 2019, is developing software-defined factories of the future. The company is currently working on the first commercial robotic sheet metal forming machine. The Quality Manager role is crucial for ensuring customer satisfaction and driving continuous improvement. The ideal candidate should have a BS in engineering, 5+ years of industry experience, and familiarity with ISO 9001/AS9100 Quality Management Systems. Machina Labs is an Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

Staff Software Engineer - Smart Contracts Team

Company: Swirlds Labs

Location: Remote

Posted Jan 02, 2025

Hashgraph, a fast-growing software company, is seeking a seasoned engineer to contribute to the development of Hedera services. The role involves working with Java and web3 APIs, staying connected with the EVM ecosystem, implementing and enhancing Javabased smart contract services, designing serverside logic, and writing efficient code. The ideal candidate should have experience with distributed open-source application development, blockchain technology, Java and JSTS, smart contract development with Solidity, Ethereum Development Suites, and web3 tools. A Masters degree in Computer Science or equivalent work experience is required.

FP&A Manager

Company: Chainlink Labs

Location: Dallas-Fort Worth, TX

Posted Jan 08, 2025

Chainlink Labs, a leading developer of the decentralized computing platform Chainlink, is seeking a highly experienced FP&A Manager. The role involves strategic financial planning, collaboration with department leaders, and development of financial models. The ideal candidate should have 5+ years of experience in FP&A, advanced Excel skills, and a passion for the blockchain industry. This is an opportunity to contribute to the rapidly evolving field of blockchain technology.

Robotic Process Engineer

Company: Machina Labs, Inc

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Posted Dec 31, 2024

Machina Labs, a smart manufacturing company founded in 2019, is developing software-defined factories using AI and robotics. They aim to create modular manufacturing solutions that can be reconfigured for new products. The company is building the first commercial robotic sheet metal forming machine and is backed by major AI and deep tech investors. They are looking for a Robotic Process Engineer to bridge the gap between customer needs and their cutting-edge technology.

Head of Design

Company: TRM Labs

Location: Remote

Posted Jan 08, 2025

TRM is a company dedicated to building a safer financial system using blockchain intelligence data. They are seeking a Head of Design to shape their design culture, systems, and strategy. The role involves leading the end-to-end design process, creating design systems, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and championing user-centered design. TRM offers a remote-first work environment with a focus on impact, craftsmanship, and inspiring colleagues. They value diversity and inclusion, and employees can expect personal growth and a fast-paced, ambitious work environment.

Solutions Architect

Company: Primordial Labs

Location: Other US Location

Posted Jan 08, 2025

Primordial Labs is seeking a Solutions Architect for a 100% remote position in the United States. The role involves translating customer needs into technical requirements for the integration of Anura, a next-generation human-machine interface, into operational use. The ideal candidate should have a strong technical background, exceptional communication skills, and experience in customer-facing roles. Responsibilities include customer engagement, solution design, technical integration, business development support, and strategic guidance. Desired qualifications include technical expertise in AI, NLP, robotics, or software integration, familiarity with DoD technologies, and experience in value-selling. The application process involves a two-stage interview process.

Senior React Frontend Software Engineer

Company: John Snow Labs

Location: Remote

Posted Dec 31, 2024

John Snow Labs is an award-winning AI and NLP company that helps healthcare and life science companies build, deploy, and operate AI products and services. They are the developer of Spark NLP, the world's most widely used NLP library in the enterprise, and are the leading provider of state-of-the-art clinical NLP software. They are seeking a full-stack software engineer with experience in ReactJS, Python, and fullstack web app frameworks to join their growing team.

Senior Software Engineer, Platform

Company: People Data Labs

Location: Remote

Posted Jan 10, 2025

People Data Labs PDL is seeking an experienced software engineer to join their expanding platform team. The role involves managing and improving AWS and data center infrastructures, designing and maintaining a CI/CD pipeline, and assisting development teams with scaling and bottleneck issues. The ideal candidate should have 5+ years of software development experience, strong Python skills, and expertise in AWS, ElasticSearch, OpenSearch, Docker, and scaled data processing technologies. They should also have experience with IaC frameworks, network design, IAM, configuration management tools, and observability tools. The company offers competitive salaries, unlimited paid time off, and the ability to work remotely.

Security Technical Program Manager

Company: Chainlink Labs

Location: San Francisco, CA

Posted Jan 08, 2025

Chainlink Labs, a leading developer of the decentralized computing platform Chainlink, is seeking an Information Security Technical Program Manager. The role involves managing strategic application security projects, coordinating third-party audits, and ensuring vendor compliance with Chainlink Labs policies. The ideal candidate should have experience in security projects, vulnerability management, and Agile methodologies. They should also have strong communication skills and a passion for blockchain and DeFi.

Director of HR

Company: Primordial Labs

Location: Other US Location

Posted Jan 08, 2025

Primordial Labs is seeking a Director of Human Resources for a 100% remote position based in the United States. The role involves strategic leadership, scaling HR processes, leadership development, talent acquisition, and HR operations. The ideal candidate should have experience in HR leadership, preferably in smaller or startup companies, and a background in recruiting. Familiarity with defense technology startups or engineering-heavy teams is highly desirable. The application process includes a two-stage interview, with the first stage being a screener and the second stage consisting of discussions with the leadership team.

Senior Enterprise Account Executive - DACH

Company: Grafana Labs

Location: Germany

Posted Jan 08, 2025

Grafana Labs is seeking a Senior Enterprise Account Executive for Germany. The role involves prospecting, closing new business, and managing customer relationships. The ideal candidate has a technical background, 5+ years of experience in infrastructure technology sales, and a proven track record of goal achievement. They should be an excellent communicator, adaptable, and familiar with open source technology. The role offers a competitive OTE compensation range of EUR 200000 - EUR 230000, along with benefits including equity and bonuses.

Legal Advisor

Company: Ryz Labs

Location: Other US Location

Posted Jan 07, 2025

RYZ Labs, a startup studio founded in 2021 by experienced entrepreneurs, is seeking a Fulltime Legal Advisor with at least 3 years of contract law experience. The role involves drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts, providing legal advice, and collaborating with internal teams. The company values a customer-first mentality, bias for action, ownership, humility and respect, frugality, delivering impact, and raising standards. RYZ Labs offers an environment of opportunities for growth and challenging projects.

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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