Software Engineer - SQL Query Optimizer

Company: Singularity Data
Location: Santa Clara
Posted on: May 13, 2022

Job Description:

About Us ------

Singularity Data is an early-stage start-up that innovates next-generation database systems. The company develops RisingWave, a cloud-native SQL streaming database for modern real-time applications.

RisingWave is a cloud-native streaming database that uses SQL as the interface language. It is designed to reduce the complexity and cost of building real-time applications. RisingWave consumes streaming data, performs continuous queries, and updates results dynamically. As a database system, RisingWave maintains results inside its own storage and allows users to access data efficiently.

Singularity Data was founded in early 2021 by a team of experienced database researchers and practitioners who have previously worked for the likes of, AWS Redshift, Microsoft Azure, Snowflake, LinkedIn, Uber, etc.

Singularity Data has raised tens of millions of US Dollars from top-tier VC funds and angels.

Role ---------'--------------'-

• You will be responsible to lead and participate in the innovation, design, and development of automated optimization of streaming SQL workloads running in the cloud
• You will be able to apply your deep understanding of query engine internals in the context of data, SQL, cloud, stream processing, and more
  
  Sound Like You? ----
  
  • Experience with at least one of the following programming languages: Rust (the language we use), C/C++, Java
  • Design and implementation of database systems
  • SQL database query optimizers and cloud computing
  • (Preferred) Experience developing in Rust
  • (Preferred) Experience developing query optimizers in streaming systems, such as Flink, Storm, Samza, Spark Streaming, etc
  • (Preferred) Experience developing query optimizers in database systems, such as CockroachDB, TiDB, ClickHouse, DuckDB, etc
  • (Preferred) Experience developing query optimizers in big data systems, such as Hadoop, Spark, Presto, Hive, etc
  • (Preferred) Experience benchmarking, profiling, optimizing, and developing performance-critical systems
    
    Benefits ----
    
    • Competitive salary
    • Performance bonus
    • Medical benefits, enhancing your health and wellbeing
    • Flexible work locations (anywhere around the world!)
    • Clear career development plan
    • Great career development opportunities in a growing company
      
      Additional Information ----
      
      • GitHub: https://github.com/singularity-data/risingwave
      • Blog: https://singularity-data.com/blog/risingwave-a-cloud-native-streaming-database
        
        Singularity Data is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, colour, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

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