Senior Software Engineer - Database Internals
Listed on 2026-05-27
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Software Development
Software Engineer, Backend Developer, Cloud Engineer - Software, Senior Developer
Senior Software Engineer - Database Internals
Tiger Data (creators of Timescale
DB) | Posted Feb 27 | Full-time | Negotiable | Unknown
At Tiger Data, formerly Timescale, we empower developers and businesses with the fastest Postgre
SQL platform designed for transactional, analytical, and agentic workloads. Trusted globally by thousands of organizations, Tiger accelerates real-time insights, drives intelligent applications, and powers critical infrastructure a globally distributed, remote-first team committed to direct communication, accountability, and collaborative excellence, we're shaping the future of data infrastructure, built for speed, flexibility, and simplicity.
We need extraordinary database engineers to join our team. You will design, code, and test the core of our Postgre
SQL-based database. We focus on building a scalable, reliable, robust, usable, secure, and performant database. You should have strong systems-building experience and expertise in C, understand query optimization and database systems, and ideally already be a Postgre
SQL expert (or show an interest and quick aptitude to become a Postgre
SQL expert).
This is a remote and full-time position.
Responsibilities- Play a core role in helping to design and develop new database capabilities, including analytics, clustering and distributed operations, query and storage optimizations, and more.
- Develop, test, and release new features and functionality from our database technical roadmap.
- Continually improve, optimize, and test the existing functionality of Timescale
DB. - Improve infrastructure to evaluate and test database correctness and performance.
- Work closely with our Cloud Engineering team to build a world-class experience for our Tiger Data customers.
- Provide elevated technical assistance to high-value customers, gaining insight into the needs and experiences of our users.
- Be an enthusiastic and personable teammate, receiving and providing code reviews and partnering and helping other engineers.
- 5+ years of engineering experience.
- Expertise in building industrial-strength software in C/C++ for large code bases.
- Experience in Postgre
SQL internal development is highly desirable (but not required). - Solid knowledge of SQL, query processing and database engines, concurrency control, data replication, and/or distributed systems.
- Passion for building highly reliable system software.
- Experience with industry-standard software validation tools helpful, e.g., Jepsen, Valgrind, Coverity, pprof, etc.
- We respond to every applicant.
- We review applications fairly and objectively, and shortlist based on relevant skills and experience.
- We ensure clear and timely communication throughout your candidate journey.
- We maintain a rigorous interview process with a high bar, designed to give you the opportunity to meet various team members you'll collaborate with across our organization.
Tiger Data, formerly Timescale, sets the standard as the fastest Postgre
SQL platform for modern workloads. Trusted by more than 2,000 customers across 25+ countries and powering over 3 million active databases, we enable developers and organizations to build real-time, intelligent applications ked by $180 million from top-tier investors, Tiger Data is building the new standard for data infrastructure, built on Postgre
SQL, designed for the future.
We embrace diversity, curiosity, and collaboration. Whether debating the perfect chicken nugget crunch, sharing workout routines, or discussing your favorite plants and pets, you'll find your community here.
Our Tech Stack:
We don't require previous experience with our tech stack, but enthusiasm for learning is key. Our technologies include Postgre
SQL, Tiger Cloud, AWS, Go, Docker, Kubernetes, Python, and innovative features like Hypertables, Hypercore, vector search, and real-time analytics.
What We Offer:
(Benefits may vary based on country.)
- Flexible PTO and comprehensive family leave
- Fridays off in August
- Fully remote opportunities globally
- Stock options for long-term growth
- Monthly WiFi stipend
- Professional development and educational resources
- Premium insurance options for you and your family (US-based employees)
Ready to join the future of Postgre
SQL? We can’t wait to meet you. 🚀🐯
Job code
EX-B7F1128E
Job type
Full-time
Location
About the company
Tiger Data (creators of Timescale
DB)
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