Software Development Engineer (PostgreSQL)

TL;DR

Software Development Engineer (PostgreSQL): Contributing to the core PostgreSQL open source project by developing engine internals, features, and performance optimizations with an accent on C programming and community collaboration. Focus on reviewing patches, participating in commitfest discussions, and ensuring the reliability and security of the database engine.

Location: Must be based in Singapore

Company

hirify.global Web Services is a leading global cloud platform providing a comprehensive suite of infrastructure and database services to startups and enterprises worldwide.

What you will do

• Contribute to the core PostgreSQL source code and related projects.
• Collaborate directly with the PostgreSQL Development Group via mailing lists.
• Design and implement new database features, performance fixes, and extensions.
• Conduct thorough patch reviews and participate in commitfest discussions.
• Perform security analysis, benchmarking, and testing of database engine components.

Requirements

• Must be based in Singapore
• 3+ years of professional software development experience.
• 2+ years of experience in system design or architecture.
• Proven track record with at least 30 named mentions in the PostgreSQL project git logs over 8+ years.
• Proficiency in C programming.

Nice to have

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent.
• Experience with full software development life cycle including coding standards and build processes.

Culture & Benefits

• Inclusive team culture with employee-led affinity groups.
• Strong focus on mentorship and continuous career growth.
• Commitment to work-life harmony and flexible working arrangements.
• Access to extensive knowledge-sharing resources and internal conferences.