Senior/Principal Software Engineer – CockroachDB

At Wasabi, we’re a proven collection of pioneers, visionaries and disruptive doers. We see things differently than our competitors, and we make our mark in the industry by challenging the norm and delivering the unexpected and improbable. We’re a fast-growing company taking the Cloud Storage industry by storm and recognized as one of the best places to work in Boston. 

Wasabi hot cloud storage is a new class and category of cloud storage, breaking all traditional barriers and boundaries of storage with a disruptive value proposition of being 1/5th the cost of AWS S3, faster than the competition, with no fees for egress or API request and delivered as a single-tier solution. Cloud storage has never been so simple, so fast and so inexpensive. It’s all part of our vision to make cloud storage the next great global utility, just like electricity.

Role Description: Senior/Principal Software Engineer – CockroachDB

Role Purpose: 

Wasabi is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior/Principal CockroachDB Engineer to play a key role in our engineering team. As a Senior/Principal CockroachDB Engineer, you will be responsible for leveraging your expertise in CockroachDB to design, develop, and optimize robust database solutions that align with our organizational goals. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to ensure scalability, security, and high performance across our database infrastructure.

*Principals Only. No Recruiters.

Responsibilities:

• Spearhead the process of identifying and addressing immediate performance issues in our database systems, laying the groundwork for more comprehensive improvements. 
• Work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to drive advancements in the CockroachDB codebase, playing a pivotal role in the evolution of our metadata storage capabilities. 
• Apply your practical software engineering skills to thrive in our dynamic startup environment, focusing on tangible results and efficient execution. 
• Engage in the development and refinement of a robust, distributed, metadata storage system capable of managing our rapidly expanding object count. 

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or a related field. 
• Proven experience working with CockroachDB in large-scale enterprise environments. 
• 7+ years of expertise in database architecture, design, implementation, and optimization. 
• Proficient in SQL and related database languages. 
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex database issues. 
• Familiarity with database security measures and best practices. 
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively in a team environment. 
• Experience with cloud-based database solutions is a plus. 
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment. 

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