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Software Engineer, Database Systems

Job in Redwood City, San Mateo County, California, 94061, USA
Listing for: Zilliz, Inc.
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-01-07
Job specializations:
  • Software Development
    Software Engineer, Data Engineer, AI Engineer
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 175000 - 250000 USD Yearly USD 175000.00 250000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Staff Software Engineer, Database Systems

Overview

Zilliz is a fast-growing startup developing the industry’s leading vector database company for enterprise-grade AI. Founded by the engineers behind Milvus, the world’s most popular open-source vector database, the company builds next-generation database technologies to help organizations quickly create AI applications. On a mission to democratize AI, Zilliz is committed to simplifying data management for AI applications and making vector databases accessible to every organization.

What you will do:
  • Develop distributed database systems using Zilliz’s innovative data science platforms.
  • Create request plans, develop new systems, and perform prototype verification and testing.
  • Design and write core architecture code. Provide creative solutions to technical issues that arise during the product development process.
  • Take ownership of product performance and stability.
  • Research emerging technology to optimize the performance of underlying distributed platforms.
  • Manage the Milvus open-source community and broaden Zilliz’s reach worldwide.
What we are looking for:
  • 4+ years of experience in developing database systems
  • Active contributor to one or more infrastructure software such as Snowflake, Cockroach

    DB, Oracle RDBMS, Google Big Query, Spanner, Redshift, Aurora, Cosmos DB, MySQL, Postgre

    SQL, Hudi, Delta Lake, Iceberg, Ray, Spark, Flink, Kafka, Redis, Elastic Search, etc.
  • Bachelor’s degree or above in computer science, software engineering, or other relevant disciplines.
  • Willing to adapt to a fast-changing environment (i.e. the different stages of a startup company)
Benefits:
  • Competitive compensation (cash + equity)
  • Regular bonus and equity refresh opportunities
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, and global reset/wellbeing days
  • Generous 401(k) and regional retirement plans

$175,000 - $250,000 a year

Zilliz is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcome people from all backgrounds, experiences, abilities, and perspectives. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, physical disability, or length of time spent unemployed.

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