Engineering Manager (Database)

TL;DR

Engineering Manager (Database): Leading a global team in building and optimizing a distributed open-source query engine with an accent on query parsing, optimization, and execution. Focus on managing engineering talent, improving technical processes, and guiding the product roadmap for transactional and analytical workloads.

Location: Must be based in the US (Remote or hybrid in New York City, Austin, Palo Alto, or San Francisco).

Salary: $137,000 – $270,000 USD (applicable to U.S.-based candidates).

Company

A global leader in data platforms, providing a cloud-native, multi-cloud database solution that powers modern applications and AI-driven innovation.

What you will do

• Manage and mentor a team of software engineers, facilitating their career growth and technical success.
• Contribute to system architecture and design reviews for new features.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to eliminate technical barriers and manage project dependencies.
• Oversee resource allocation, hiring plans, and project delivery timelines.
• Set team culture and provide hands-on coding contributions as needed.
• Communicate project execution status and roadmap alignment to upper management.

Requirements

• Must be based in the US.
• Experience managing small engineering teams.
• Proficiency in C++ or a similar programming language.
• Strong background in data structures, algorithms, and software architecture.
• Experience building production-level code with a large user base.
• Passion for team leadership, mentorship, and coaching.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible paid time off and 20 weeks of fully-paid gender-neutral parental leave.
• Comprehensive health benefits including mental health counseling and transgender-inclusive coverage.
• 401(k) plan and participation in the employee stock purchase program.
• Supportive culture with employee affinity groups and fertility/adoption assistance.
• Commitment to professional development and a collaborative, innovation-focused environment.