Staff Database Reliability Engineer (DBRE)

Job Description

Demandbase is seeking a Staff Database Reliability Engineer (DBRE) to spearhead the evolution of its database infrastructure. This role is pivotal in ensuring the reliability, scalability, and performance of the systems that underpin Demandbase's B2B SaaS platform.

The Staff DBRE will provide technical leadership to a global team, driving automation and best practices while collaborating with engineering teams to enhance speed and stability.

Responsibilities:

• Own core database infrastructure.
• Design, operate, and scale AWS RDS (PostgreSQL/MySQL), DynamoDB, and BigQuery.
• Ensure performance, uptime, security, and cost-efficiency across environments.
• Architect solutions for high availability and disaster recovery.
• Build and maintain automation for provisioning, backups, failover, schema changes.
• Work with product and platform engineers to optimize schemas and queries.
• Support development velocity with tools, docs, and onboarding support.
• Drive performance tuning, cost monitoring, and reliability best practices.
• Own database observability with Prometheus, Grafana, and Datadog.
• Participate in on-call rotations and lead resolution of database issues.
• Continuously improve detection, alerting, and recovery processes.
• Guide DBREs across time zones (U.S. and India) with clear direction and support.
• Encourage learning, documentation, and a culture of shared ownership.

Requirements:

• 12+ years of experience in database engineering or operations.
• Deep expertise with AWS RDS (PostgreSQL/MySQL) and DynamoDB.
• Strong experience with performance tuning, HA strategies, and data security.
• Solid Linux skills and scripting (Python, Shell).
• Hands-on with Terraform, CI/CD (GitLab or similar), Docker/Kubernetes.
• Familiar with observability stacks (Prometheus, Grafana, Datadog).
• Experience leading teams or mentoring other engineers.
• Clear communicator — both technical and collaborative.

What Demandbase Offers:

• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Up to 100% paid premiums for Medical and Vision coverage.
• Mental wellness resources, including access to Modern Health.
• Flexible PTO policy.
• 15 paid holidays in 2025.
• Competitive 401(k) plan.
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• Life insurance.