Neon is an open-source company on a mission to create a cloud-native Postgres database service for every developer.
We are seeking a skilled Systems Software Engineer to join our team. You will ensure that PostgreSQL runs smoothly on the Neon cloud platform by contributing to any necessary parts of the system, including:
the interface between PostgreSQL and the storage system;
the interface with the Neon control plane and monitoring, and
the open-source PostgreSQL project and the whole ecosystem around it.
Participate in the design and implementation of our Postgres features
Write low-level systems code
Deploy changes to the farm of 500k+ Postgres instances
Participate in on-call rotation and drive operational excellence
At least 4 years of production experience in Software engineering
Experience with developing Postgres features and/or extensions
Experience with maintaining and developing big production systems, whether it is Postgres or not
Passion for building systems software. Performance engineering and distributed systems are topics that excite you!
Passion for joining a fast-paced, early-stage startup
Strong sense of ownership, accountability, and pride
Some experience with Rust
Experience with open-source projects and developing publicly
Neon is building open-source cloud-native PostgreSQL. Our architecture separates storage from compute, allowing for serverless Postgres. We're a well-funded startup with deep knowledge of Postgres internals and decades of experience building databases. We are a systems company; we work on low-level code with strict performance and correctness requirements.
Neon was created by a team of Postgres hackers and led by CEO Nikita Shamgunov (co-founder of SingleStore). Neon is built on open-source principles and is focused on giving back to the Postgres and developer communities.
We are a distributed team of 90+ people working from 25+ countries (concentrating around North American and European time zones)
We are a team built on open-source cultural principles (transparency, contribution, accountability, and proactivity)
Team with decades of experience building databases and deep knowledge of Postgres internals. We are deeply technical
We have experienced Postgres committers and hackers on the team (check Heikki, Anastasia, Arseny, Matthias profiles)
We believe in the efficacy of collaborative open-source
We aim for a diversity of thoughts and backgrounds
We are keen to be a fast-moving, flat org and avoid hierarchical structures
Top-tier investors backed up Neon's vision:
We raised $104 million in funding from Menlo Ventures, Notable Capital, Khosla Ventures, General Catalyst, and Founders Fund.
Venture vehicles of Snowflake and Databricks invested in Neon.
Our angel investors are prominent technologists and ecosystem players. More than 20 awesome angels supported Neon, including Nat Friedman, Elad Gil, Mike Ovitz, Ajeet Singh, Guillermo Rauch, Søren Brammer Schmidt, and Wes McKinney.
Our Board includes Quentin Clark, Glenn Solomon, Joe Morrissey, and Tim Tully.
You have an opportunity to be an early employee in the fast-scaling, ambitious team
You can work 100% remote: we'll handle all formalities to arrange work from your home
We grant equity (stock options) to all full-time hires
We offer a competitive benefits package in line with all tech companies (top-notch equipment, unlimited vacations, paid parental leaves, and much more)
We are distributed, yet make our bonds during regular offsites (the last one was in Barcelona, Spain)
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At Neon, we are on a mission to empower developers by creating a cloud-native Postgres database service that truly reflects the needs of modern applications. We are excited to invite a talented Systems Software Engineer to our dynamic team. In this role, you will play a crucial part in ensuring that PostgreSQL operates seamlessly on our innovative Neon cloud platform. Your responsibilities will vary from developing efficient interfaces between PostgreSQL and our storage framework to collaborating with our Neon control plane and contributing to the wider open-source PostgreSQL community. You will work closely with our dedicated team to design and implement new Postgres features, write low-level systems code, and manage the deployment of changes across an expansive network of over 500,000 Postgres instances. As a senior engineer, you should possess a minimum of four years of production experience and a strong background in developing and maintaining large production systems. We value a passion for systems software and insights into performance engineering. If you're eager to join a fast-paced early-stage startup where your contributions will directly impact our mission and community, we’d love to hear from you. With a robust support network, a highly technical team comprising seasoned Postgres experts, and the opportunity to work remotely, Neon is the ideal place for those ready to make their mark in the tech world.
Neon Software Inc is a company that operates in the Computer Software industry. It employs 11-20 people and has $1M-$5M of revenue. The company is headquartered in Lafayette, California.
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