Senior Research Scientist, Data Management and Security - Infrastructure System Lab Technology

Senior Research Scientist, Data Management and Security - Infrastructure System Lab

Location:

San Jose

Team:
Infrastructure

Employment Type:

Regular

Job Code: A89318

We are the Infrastructure System Lab — a hybrid research and engineering group building the next-generation AI-native data infrastructure. Our work sits at the intersection of databases, large-scale systems, and AI. We drive innovation across:

• Next-generation databases:
  We build Vector
  
  DBs and multi-modal AI-native databases designed to support large-scale retrieval and reasoning workloads.
• AI for Infra:
  We leverage machine learning to build intelligent algorithms for infrastructure optimization, tuning, and observability.
• LLM Copilot:
  We develop LLM-based tooling like NL2
  
  SQL, NL2
  
  Chart.
• High-performance cache systems:
  We develop a multi-engine key-value store optimized for distributed storage workloads. We're also building KV caches for LLM inference at scale.

This is a highly collaborative team where researchers and engineers work side-by-side to bring innovations from paper to production. We publish, prototype, and build robust systems deployed across key products used by millions.

• Master's degree or higher in Computer Science or a related field, with a solid foundation in data structures and databases.
• Familiarity with Unix/Linux operating systems and proficiency in mainstream programming languages such as C/C++, Go, and Java; strong programming skills and habits.
• In-depth knowledge of database principles and understanding of common solutions and techniques for data security and privacy protection.
• Strong logical reasoning and the ability to quickly learn new technologies; excellent problem-solving skills and a strong sense of responsibility.
• Have published papers in top academic conferences (e.g., SIGMOD, VLDB, CCS).

• Research experience in the intersecting areas of security, AI/LLM, and data management is preferred.
• Experience in the development of relational databases, No
  
  SQL, or blockchain cores.
• Knowledge of blockchain principles and technologies such as Bitcoin, Ethereum, Libra, Hyperledger Fabric, etc.
• Understanding of the principles and components of blockchain database systems, such as QLDB, Ledger
  
  DB, Oracle Blockchain Table, Microsoft SQL Ledger, etc.
• Proficiency in common encryption and decryption algorithms, authentication and signature algorithms, hash algorithms, security protocol design, access control models, software security theories, etc.
• Research and practical experience in the security field, including but not limited to Trusted Execution Environment (TEE), secure multi-party computation, differential privacy, homomorphic encryption, threshold cryptography, function encryption, searchable encryption, zero-knowledge proofs, security proofs for protocol constructions, and cryptographic applications in blockchain.
• Preference for candidates with experience in optimizing cryptographic algorithms, implementing cryptographic libraries, large-scale cryptographic applications, or winners of programming competitions.

The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $187,040 - $359,720 annually.

Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience, and location. Base pay is one part of the Total Package that is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work, and this role may be eligible for additional discretionary bonuses/incentives, and restricted stock units.

Benefits may vary depending on the nature of employment and the country…