Senior Query Engine Developer

TL;DR

Senior Query Engine Developer (Backend): Develop and optimize high-performance SQL query engines and contribute to open source projects like Apache Spark, Trino, and Hive with an accent on query planning, cost-based optimization, and execution engine design. Focus on building scalable data processing systems and enhancing database performance through advanced indexing strategies.

Location: Remote (Global)

Company

hirify.global is a leading technology company delivering cutting-edge solutions to top clients worldwide, including Google, with a diverse team of the world's top 1% tech talent.

What you will do

• Contribute actively to query engine and related open source projects.
• Develop and optimize SQL engines for high-performance query processing.
• Implement query planning algorithms to enhance execution efficiency.
• Build cost-based optimization systems to improve query performance.
• Design and develop execution engines for scalable data processing.
• Implement indexing strategies to accelerate data access and retrieval.

Requirements

• 10+ years of software development experience.
• Strong expertise in SQL engine development and query processing systems.
• Deep understanding of query planning and cost-based optimization techniques.
• Proficiency in execution engine design and implementation.
• Experience with indexing strategies and database performance optimization.
• Core contributions to Apache open source projects (Spark, Trino, Hive, or similar).

Culture & Benefits

• Excellent compensation in USD or local currency.
• Paid parental leave, vacation, and national holidays.
• Innovative and multicultural work environment.
• Collaboration with global top 1% tech talent.
• Supportive environment with mentorship, promotions, and skill development.