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Software Engineer, Backend (SQL Foundations) - New York, NY

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Category-defining tech. Career-defining work.

Lots of tech companies disrupt. But, many fail when they try to scale. We're different. CockroachDB makes it easier for companies to build and scale apps. This is how and why we're helping some of the most innovative companies on the planet. We tackle problems head-on and focus on solutions that create lasting impact.

Because when our customers win, we all win.

The Role

We are looking for a backend software engineer excited about growing an open-source, cloud-native distributed SQL database to join our SQL Foundations team. This team works within the SQL layer of CockroachDB, focussing on sessions and schema management. Join the team to be a part of cutting edge work that provides foundational database functionality enabling a seamless experience for CockroachDB users.

You Will

Contribute to the growth of CockroachDB through bringing your expertise and commitment to excellence to help build a database that makes data easy for everyone.
Develop in Go, but if you don't know it, you'll learn while you're here.
Improve the performance of CockroachDB.
Work closely with other engineers and product managers across our the cloud and database teams.
Take part in a collaborative culture and exchange knowledge with a highly experienced technical organization.
Ensure that CockroachDB remains scalable, survivable, and consistent as we continue to grow as a company.

The Expectations

In the first month, you will join your engineering team and start to learn about our production systems, software development workflow, and the architecture of CockroachDB and our cloud offerings. We believe that it's essential for you to take this time to become familiar with our technology, company, and our culture.

After three months, you'll be a fully-fledged member of the SQL Foundations team and feel comfortable contributing to CockroachDB. You will begin determining the parts of our product that most interest you and work with your manager to focus your efforts on projects that align with your interests and our goals.

We want our users to have a phenomenal experience using our product. You play a crucial role in making CockroachDB a joy to use, and as our team grows, you will have the opportunity to shape the direction of development for CockroachDB and CockroachDB Cloud. We also offer technical training and experienced mentorship to help you learn and advance your career into whatever you wish it to be.

You Have

A passion for working on complex technical products and be proficient in topics such as distributed systems, consensus, data replication, concurrency control, file systems, or SQL processing.
Comfort using programming languages like Go, C/C++, Java, and Python.
Experience building collaborative relationships with your colleagues. You enjoy being part of the code review process and partnering with your teammates on challenging problems.
2+ years of relevant experience ideal.
A BS in Computer Science or equivalent experience.
Bonus: Experience building, running and debugging large-scale distributed systems in production.
Bonus: Knowledge on SQL and query processing.

The Team

Rima Deodhar - Senior Manager, Engineering

Rima joined Cockroach Labs in 2021 and leads both the SQL Foundations and Database Server teams. The SQL Foundations team focuses on SQL session and schema management, as well as multiregion data placement. The Database Server team is responsible for internal CockroachDB infrastructure and server orchestration. Rima has over a decade experience building distributed systems at scale. In her spare time, she loves to read and travel with family.

Isaac Wong - EVP of Engineering

Isaac is responsible for the health of the engineering organization at Cockroach Labs. He partners closely with teams to ensure we have a balanced culture that promotes quality and innovation in pursuit of our goals. Before joining Cockroach Labs Isaac was in life sciences for 16 years with Medidata Solutions where he had a front row seat on the exciting ride from a 30 person startup to more than 2000 people worldwide. But the lure of distributed, resilient, and consistent SQL databases, along with the amazing technology and culture at Cockroach Labs proved too much. When not working he likes to draw, play the piano, and search NYC for cannoli's with his wife and kids.

Cockroach Labs is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer building a diverse and inclusive workforce. If you need additional accommodations to feel comfortable during your interview process, please email us at accessibility@cockroachlabs.com.

Cockroach Labs has a hybrid work model, with Roachers that are local to one of our offices coming in on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays and working flexibly the rest of the week. While we’ve learned valuable lessons working remotely, nothing can replace the connection, creativity, and fun that occurs when Roachers get together and we are committed to fostering a workplace that encourages collaboration and allows us all to do our best work.

Benefits

Stock Options
Medical Insurance
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
Life and Disability Insurance
Professional Development Funds
Flexible Time Off
Paid Holidays
Paid Sick Days
Paid Parental Leave
Retirement Benefits
Mental Wellbeing Benefits
And more!

The annual anticipated base salary range for U.S. candidates for this role is listed in USD below. Salary is one component of the Cockroach Labs’ Total Rewards package, which also includes, for each employee: stock options, medical insurance, vision insurance, dental insurance, life and disability insurance, funds towards professional development resources, flexible paid time off, 11 paid holidays a year, 10 paid sick days a year, paid parental leave, a 401(k) plan, and wellbeing benefits.

We set standard ranges for all U.S.-based roles based on function, level, and geographic location, benchmarked against similar stage growth companies. Actual salaries may vary and fall outside of this range depending on factors such as a candidate’s qualifications, geographic location, skills, experience, and competencies. In addition, we are often open to a wide variety of profiles, and recognize that the person we hire may be less experienced (or more senior) than this job description as posted.

Salaries for candidates outside the U.S. will vary based on local compensation structures.

This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our Careers Page.

Annual Anticipated Base Salary Range (U.S)

$133,000—$176,150 USD

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What You Should Know About Software Engineer, Backend (SQL Foundations) - New York, NY, Cockroach Labs

At Cockroach Labs, we're powered by a mission to help innovative companies build and scale applications seamlessly. As a Backend Software Engineer (SQL Foundations) in New York, NY, you'll be diving into the heart of our cloud-native distributed SQL database, CockroachDB. Joining our SQL Foundations team means you're at the forefront of creating foundational database functionality that enhances the user experience. You’ll work with other talented engineers and product managers, contributing your expertise to improve CockroachDB's performance and reliability. Your journey will begin with onboarding and getting to know our impressive tech stack and company culture, ultimately blossoming into a fully engaged team member within mere months. If you're passionate about developing scalable solutions and enjoy tackling complex challenges, you’ll thrive here. With opportunities to advance through training and mentorship, you'll not only grow your career but also make a significant impact on our users' experiences. Grab your chance to work with cutting-edge technology and a diverse team that values collaboration and innovation. Cockroach Labs is excited to see how you can contribute your passion for technology and your drive for excellence to our vibrant team!

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What does a Software Engineer at Cockroach Labs do?

As a Software Engineer (Backend) at Cockroach Labs, you'll play a crucial role in developing features and optimizing the performance of CockroachDB. Your responsibilities include contributing to the SQL layer, focusing on sessions and schema management, and collaborating with product managers and engineers across our teams to enhance user experiences.