Senior Platform Engineer (Postgres)

TL;DR

Senior Platform Engineer (Postgres): Building and optimizing a cloud database experience with an accent on operational excellence, performance, and observability for Postgres/Timescale instances. Focus on designing and implementing database-related cloud features, managing dynamic stateful Postgres workloads on Kubernetes, and deep diving into complex performance issues.

Location: Fully remote opportunities globally

Company

Tiger Data, formerly Timescale, is a product company that provides the fastest PostgreSQL platform for transactional, analytical, and agentic workloads.

What you will do

• Design and implement database-related Cloud features for a seamless Postgres experience.
• Ensure operational excellence, performance, and observability for Postgres/Timescale instances.
• Deep dive into complex performance issues faced by Cloud customers.

Requirements

• Extensive experience running and orchestrating dynamic stateful Postgres workloads at scale on Kubernetes.
• Deep knowledge of Golang, Linux, and Apate.
• Contributions to the Postgres ecosystem (core Postgres or open-source tooling).
• Track record of building internal systems, services, and tools for managing Postgres at scale.
• Deep experience with analyzing database performance, tuning Postgres parameters, and optimizing Postgres workloads.

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.