Job Specifications
This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of GridGain Systems. We are currently looking for a Lead C++ Software Engineer in Europe.
We are seeking a highly skilled Lead C++ Software Engineer to work at the core of a high-performance, distributed data platform. This role offers the opportunity to design and optimize query execution engines for large-scale, real-time data systems, leveraging modern CPU and GPU architectures. You will research, prototype, and implement advanced optimizations, contributing to both open-source and proprietary components. The role involves collaboration with a globally distributed engineering team and leadership opportunities as the platform scales. Ideal candidates are passionate about database internals, low-latency processing, and distributed systems, with a strong foundation in C/C++ and performance optimization.
Accountabilities
Design and implement enhancements for query execution runtime, including research, prototyping, and optimization of the query engine
Develop distributed SQL engine improvements based on Apache Calcite(tm), including planner optimization rules, cost function adjustments, and query code generation enhancements
Contribute to data storage format and transactional protocol development to optimize analytical query performance and storage efficiency
Influence and contribute to the development of the open-source Apache Ignite project
Primarily write in C/C++, with occasional contributions to Java components
Build, mentor, and lead a team to further exploit CPU and GPU capabilities for high-performance query execution
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate database optimizations into production environments
Requirements
Expert knowledge of C/C++ programming
Strong experience in concurrent programming and vectorized CPU execution (SIMD, SSE, AVX)
Deep understanding of query execution pipelines, including planning and execution
5+ years of experience as a software engineer in high-performance or distributed systems
Eagerness to research and present cutting-edge academic results (SIGMOD, VLDB, etc.)
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
Strong Plus Qualifications:
Experience building distributed systems or working with NoSQL/NewSQL databases
Familiarity with ClickHouse, RocksDB, or similar database engines
Experience designing database query execution pipelines or storage engines
Knowledge of Docker, Kubernetes, or public cloud platforms (AWS, GCE, Azure)
GPU development experience (CUDA or OpenCL)
Prior exposure to Ignite/GridGain platform development
Benefits
Competitive salary and benefits package
Fully remote work across Europe
Opportunity to work with cutting-edge database technologies and large-scale, low-latency systems
Professional growth in a fast-paced, innovative environment
Leadership opportunities as the platform and team grow
Collaboration with a global team of expert engineers
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Thank you for your interest!
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