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 involves building systems software in a fast-paced production environment. The engineer will work in a collaborative team, contributing to both new and existing projects deployed with each release. They will be responsible for writing and testing software, gaining a deep understanding of the product and business.

• 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
• Deep understanding of C.S. fundamentals
• Strong 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
• Strong understanding of Linux system programming concepts
• Knowledge of multithreading, memory management, and performance optimization
• Experience building database and knowledge of DB internals is a plus

SingleStore offers:

• Opportunity to own projects end-to-end
• Active contribution throughout the product lifecycle
• Partnership with experienced engineers for professional development
• Exposure to all areas of the business, working with product, marketing, and sales teams