Senior Software Engineer, Data Ingestion (C++, Linux, Kafka)

Job Description

SingleStore is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join their Engine team, focusing on data ingestion. This role is based in Bengaluru and requires working from the office one day a week. The Senior Software Engineer will be at the forefront of real-time technology, contributing to the development and optimization of SingleStore's database engine. They will work in a collaborative environment, owning projects end-to-end and contributing throughout the product lifecycle. SingleStore emphasizes professional development and exposure to various business areas.Role involves:

• Increasing the performance of SingleStore clusters.
• Writing new C++ code for the query optimizer.
• Writing and testing software.

Requirements:

• 5+ years of experience.
• B.S. Degree in Computer Science or related field.
• Strong system programming skills.
• Proficiency in C/C++ / Java programming on Linux.
• Experience with data ingestion from distributed sources like Apache Kafka.
• Familiarity with data file formats such as Avro, Parquet, JSON, CSV.
• Understanding of Linux system programming concepts.
• Knowledge of multithreading, memory management, and performance optimization.
• Additional experience with Java, Python, and SQL is a plus.
• Passionate about building highly reliable software.
• Firm grasp of algorithms and data structures.
• Experience building databases and knowledge of DB internals is a plus.

Role offers:

• Opportunity to work on a small, collaborative team.
• Exposure to all areas of the business.
• Professional development opportunities.