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 Software Engineer in Test (Playwright & TypeScript)

Company: IT Labs

Location: Other US Location

Posted Oct 24, 2024

IT Labs is looking for a Senior QA Engineer who shares their passion for quality and innovation. The company values professionals with a strong grasp of testing strategies and the ability to mentor and guide their peers.

OSINT Specialist, Engineering

Company: Vannevar Labs

Location: Remote

Posted Oct 24, 2024

Vannevar Labs is a defense software company that builds next-generation software for public servants. They are looking for an OSINT Specialist to join their Data Engineering Team. The company offers competitive benefits, including unlimited PTO, health insurance, and a 100 remote-first culture.

Strategic Account Manager

Company: Chainlink Labs

Location: Remote

Posted Oct 24, 2024

Chainlink Labs is a leading developer of the decentralized computing platform Chainlink, which provides access to real-world data, off-chain computation, and secure cross-chain interoperability. The company is looking for a Strategic Account Manager to nurture relationships with top DeFi protocols and drive customer satisfaction.

Engineering Manager, Economics

Company: Chainlink Labs

Location: Remote

Posted Oct 24, 2024

Chainlink Labs is a leading developer of decentralized computing platforms, providing access to real-world data and secure cross-chain interoperability. The company is known for its innovative approach to blockchain technology and has received recognition for its work in the industry.

Art Lead

Company: Lucid Reality Labs

Location: Poland

Posted Oct 22, 2024

Lucid Reality Labs is developing next-generation XR solutions and is looking for a key team member to join their team. The company offers a great working environment, flexible working hours, and access to the newest XR technologies. The job requires experience in the XR or gaming industry, expertise in art disciplines, and strong communication and leadership skills.

Senior Digital Design Engineer - SOC

Company: Astera Labs

Location: Other US Location

Posted Oct 23, 2024

Astera Labs is a global leader in purpose-built connectivity solutions, seeking a Senior Digital Design Engineer with expertise in high-performance controller and bridge design. The company is committed to innovation and diversity, encouraging everyone with relevant experience to apply.

Senior Full Stack Engineer

Company: Vannevar Labs

Location: Remote

Posted Oct 22, 2024

Vannevar Labs is a defense software company that builds next-generation technology for public servants. They are a profitable growth startup with a mission to improve democracy and government through technology. The company is looking for a Senior Full Stack Engineer to join their team.

Founding Product Manager

Company: Sei Labs

Location: San Francisco, CA

Posted Oct 22, 2024

Sei Labs is a blockchain technology company that has raised over $30M from top investors. They are looking for a Product Manager to help build the future of EVMs. The company has a team of experienced professionals and is focused on building a vibrant ecosystem of applications.

Cleared Forward Deployed Engineer

Company: Vannevar Labs

Location: Remote

Posted Oct 22, 2024

Vannevar Labs is a defense software company that builds next-generation technology for public servants, with a mission to improve democracy and government. They are a profitable growth startup with a team of engineers, product designers, and former military officers working on software solutions for national security.

Customer Support Specialist

Company: Immersive Labs

Location: UK

Posted Oct 23, 2024

Immersive Labs is a company that provides cyber resilience training and solutions. They are looking for a Customer Support Analyst to join their team. The role involves providing support and guidance to professionals using their platform, troubleshooting technical queries, and working closely with other teams.

Mission Success Lead

Company: Vannevar Labs

Location: Remote

Posted Oct 24, 2024

Vannevar Labs is a defense software company that builds next-generation software for public servants. They are looking for a Mission Success Lead to execute on deployments and deliver technology outcomes to defense and national security partners.

Research Engineer

Company: Chainlink Labs

Location: Remote

Posted Oct 24, 2024

Chainlink Labs is a leading developer of decentralized computing platform, Chainlink, which provides access to real-world data, off-chain computation, and secure cross-chain interoperability. The company is seeking Research Engineers to support its mission of building secure and flexible decentralized oracle technologies.

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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