Database Engineer

Scale

San Francisco, CA, US
Base: $162,400 - $203,000 usd; equity: subject to ...
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5+ years industry experience as database engineer
Designing and self hosting databases on public cloud
Deep familiarity with mongodb postgres mysql dynamodb redis
The role involves building and maturing database foundations while collaborating with software developers and machine learning scientists

Job Summary

  • The role involves building and maturing database foundations while collaborating with software developers and machine learning scientists.
  • Candidates will own system health goals and mentor other engineers in architectural design and best practices.
  • 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 while collaborating with software developers and machine learning scientists.

Salary

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

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 5+ years industry experience as database engineer
  • Designing and self hosting databases on public cloud
  • Deep familiarity with MongoDB Postgres MySQL DynamoDB Redis
  • SQL query optimization and database indexing
  • Experience with Docker Kubernetes and Terraform

Nice-to-have

  • Prior startup experience to help grow responsibly
  • Experience with AWS Datadog and ElasticSearch
  • Experience with Snowflake or Databricks data warehouses
  • Cost optimization strategies for database platforms
  • Mentoring team members or leading large projects

Key Requirements

  • 5+ years of post-graduation industry experience
  • Intermediate coding skills in TypeScript Python Go Java or C++
  • Experience developing backup and restore functionality

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