Database Engineer

Scale

San Francisco, CA, US
Base: $162,400 - $203,000 usd; equity: subject to ...
On-site
5+ years industry experience as database engineer
Deep familiarity with mongodb postgres mysql dynamodb redis
Experience designing self hosting databases on public cloud
The role involves building and maturing database foundations for Scale while leveraging industry-standard platforms

Job Summary

  • The role involves building and maturing database foundations for Scale while leveraging industry-standard platforms.
  • Candidates will own services or systems, define long-term health goals, and mentor other engineers.
  • Compensation includes base salary ranging from $162,400 to $203,000 USD plus equity and comprehensive benefits.

Matching Summary

The role involves building and maturing database foundations for Scale while leveraging industry-standard platforms.

Salary

Base: $162,400 - $203,000 USD; Equity: Subject to Board approval; Benefits: Comprehensive health, dental, vision, retirement, stipend, PTO

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 5+ years industry experience as database engineer
  • Deep familiarity with MongoDB Postgres MySQL DynamoDB Redis
  • Experience designing self hosting databases on public cloud
  • SQL query optimization database indexing scalability replication
  • Intermediate experience in Typescript Python Go Java C++

Nice-to-have

  • Prior startup experience to help grow responsibly
  • Experience with AWS Datadog ElasticSearch
  • Experience with cost optimization strategies for database platforms
  • Mentored and grown members of your team or been tech lead
  • Experience developing intermediary data abstraction layers

Key Requirements

  • 5+ years of industry experience as a database engineer post graduation
  • Engineering experience with building real-time and distributed system architecture
  • Experience developing and optimizing backup and restore functionality to meet RTO goals

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