Senior Software Engineer - Database Internals (PostgreSQL)

TL;DR

Senior Software Engineer (Database Internals): Designing and developing new database capabilities for a PostgreSQL-based platform with an accent on analytics, clustering, distributed operations, and query/storage optimizations. Focus on building scalable, reliable, and performant database systems and improving infrastructure for correctness and performance evaluation.

Location: Fully remote opportunities globally

Company

Tiger Data, formerly Timescale, provides the fastest PostgreSQL platform for transactional, analytical, and agentic workloads, trusted by thousands of organizations globally.

What you will do

• Play a core role in designing and developing new database capabilities, including analytics, clustering, distributed operations, query and storage optimizations.
• Develop, test, and release new features and functionality from the database technical roadmap.
• Continually improve, optimize, and test existing functionality of TimescaleDB.
• Improve infrastructure to evaluate and test database correctness and performance.
• Work closely with the Cloud Engineering team to build a world-class experience for customers.
• Provide elevated technical assistance to high-value customers, gaining insight into user needs.

Requirements

• 5+ years of engineering experience.
• Expertise in building industrial-strength software in C/C++ for large code bases.
• Solid knowledge of SQL, query processing and database engines, concurrency control, data replication, and/or distributed systems.
• Passion for building highly reliable system software.

Nice to have

• Experience in PostgreSQL internal development.
• Experience with industry-standard software validation tools (e.g., Jepsen, Valgrind, Coverity, pprof).

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible PTO and comprehensive family leave.
• Fridays off in August.
• Stock options for long-term growth.
• Monthly WiFi stipend.
• Professional development and educational resources.
• Premium insurance options for US-based employees.
• Globally distributed, remote-first team committed to direct communication, accountability, and collaborative excellence.
• Embrace diversity, curiosity, and collaboration.

Hiring process

• Every applicant receives a response.
• Applications are reviewed fairly and objectively, with shortlisting based on relevant skills and experience.
• Clear and timely communication is maintained throughout the candidate journey.
• A rigorous interview process with a high bar allows meeting various team members across the organization.