Database Engineer

Scale

San Francisco, CA, US
Base: $162,400 - $203,000 usd; equity: included ba...
On-site
5+ years industry experience as database engineer
Experience with mongodb postgres mysql dynamodb redis
Deep familiarity with sql query optimization and indexing
The role involves building and maturing database foundations to support millions of frames of data daily with high availability

Job Summary

  • The role involves building and maturing database foundations to support millions of frames of data daily with high availability.
  • Candidates will collaborate with software developers, machine learning scientists, and security teams to define long-term health goals for database systems.
  • 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 to support millions of frames of data daily with high availability.

Salary

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

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 5+ years industry experience as database engineer
  • Experience with MongoDB Postgres MySQL DynamoDB Redis
  • Deep familiarity with SQL query optimization and indexing
  • Experience designing self-hosted databases on public cloud
  • Intermediate coding skills in Typescript Python Go Java or C++

Nice-to-have

  • Prior startup experience for responsible growth
  • Experience with AWS Datadog ElasticSearch
  • Cloud-based data warehouse solutions like Snowflake
  • Cost optimization strategies for database platforms
  • Mentoring team members or leading large projects

Key Requirements

  • 5+ years post-graduation experience as database engineer
  • Engineering experience with real-time distributed system architecture
  • Experience developing backup and restore functionality meeting RTO goals

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