Software Engineer, Managed Service (Go, K8s, AWS)

As a Software Engineer at SingleStore, your primary responsibilities include designing and implementing innovative capabilities for our managed database service. You will collaborate with product managers, designers, and other engineers to ensure a cohesive and effective user experience. Additionally, you’ll be involved in enhancing our operational database solutions and contributing to team engineering processes to help scale our offerings.

To excel as a Software Engineer, Managed Service at SingleStore, you need a solid background in distributed systems and proficiency in programming languages like Go, Python, or Rust. Experience with Kubernetes and SaaS products is essential. A strong desire for equity and teamwork, alongside intellectual curiosity about troubleshooting business-critical issues, will also help you thrive in this role.

At SingleStore, you will find a welcoming and collaborative team environment. The company values diversity and inclusion, encouraging all team members to contribute their unique perspectives. You'll have opportunities to mentor junior engineers and collectively drive innovative solutions while fostering a spirit of teamwork.

SingleStore is committed to the professional growth of its employees. As a Software Engineer, Managed Service, you will receive support in mentorship, opportunities for collaboration with experienced professionals, and access to resources that promote continuous learning. This nurturing environment helps you advance your skills while delivering impactful contributions to our products.

SingleStore offers a variety of benefits to its Software Engineers, including a technology stipend for new employees, monthly cell phone and internet stipends, health and wellness benefits, flexible time off, and stock options. The company aims to provide equitable perks across locations, ensuring that employees feel valued and supported in their roles.

When debugging distributed systems, it’s crucial to methodically trace the request flow and monitor logs across services. Utilizing tools like distributed tracing can provide insights into where problems occur. I focus on isolating components and analyzing metrics to understand performance bottlenecks or service errors effectively.

I have hands-on experience with Kubernetes, managing containerized applications, and automating deployment processes. My familiarity with concepts such as pods, services, and ingress controllers enables me to efficiently deploy, scale, and manage applications in a cloud environment, which I believe is essential for a Software Engineer at SingleStore.

To ensure code quality, I employ a combination of code reviews, unit tests, and integration tests. I also advocate for adopting coding standards and using static analysis tools to catch potential issues early. Collaborating closely with team members during the development process helps to maintain a high standard of quality.

When encountering changing requirements, I prioritize clear communication with the team and stakeholders. Adapting designs quickly is key, along with incorporating agile methodologies for continuous iteration. I also ensure to document changes in a way that keeps the development process streamlined and focused.

I once mentored a junior engineer by pairing with them on a challenging task related to optimizing database performance. I provided guidance on best practices and code optimization strategies while encouraging them to actively research and propose solutions. This collaborative experience not only reinforced their skills but also fostered confidence in taking on more complex challenges.

For cloud-based architecture development, I find tools such as AWS for cloud services, Terraform for infrastructure as code, and monitoring solutions like Prometheus and Grafana essential. These tools help in managing resources effectively, ensuring scalability, and monitoring application performance.

Ensuring high availability involves deploying services across multiple availability zones along with implementing load balancing. I also consider automated failover mechanisms and regular health checks to monitor service status, which allows for prompt action in case a node goes down.

I stay updated with industry trends through a mix of attending conferences and webinars, participating in online courses, and reading technical blogs and documentation. Engaging with community forums and contributing to open-source projects also allows me to stay ahead in technology advances.

A notable challenge I faced was scaling a service to meet sudden traffic spikes. To overcome it, I implemented auto-scaling policies and optimized database queries, which required thorough analysis and collaborative efforts with the team to refine our approach.

In a fast-paced environment, I prioritize tasks by evaluating their impact on project goals and deadlines. I use task management tools to keep track of progress and adjust priorities as needed, focusing on critical paths while allowing flexibility for urgent requests from stakeholders.